2025: Holiday Book List

 

Aside from reading the Bible, I also always love to have a good book (or three) on hand to read. My interests have changed throughout the years as I have grown, but my love for learning and being inspired to create has always remained. 

I usually have a cookbook on my table for days I need a little inspiration on what to make for lunch or dinner. I get so many ideas from different people I like to follow and love trying new recipes. 

I don't typically read many fictional books as much, but when I do it's usually the tea mystery audio books, anything that involves food and cooking (lol), sweet innocent love, or stories that take place in Italy or Europe. 

I'll admit these books that I have been reading lately are non-fictional topics like health and education that I was never interested in until recently when circumstances in my life were affected and I really started researching and seeking truth. 

Though this list is small, I wanted to be true to what I actually read, enjoyed and only recommend books that align with my values. These books were so incredibly rich in wisdom, researched well, spoken from the heart-- they are all underlined, highlighted, and have folded edges. Yes I knoooow, I totally mistreat my books-- another reason why I must buy my own and not borrow! Lol. Rather, I think if a book is this used up, it was very well loved, and learned from. 

These would be great as gifts to the avid readers in your life-- or yourself :) Happy Reading!

1. The Nourished Table Cookbook by Alexandria Smith

I love everything Alex creates-- so beautifully written, photographed with delicious and healthy recipes. 

2. Well Considered by Just The Inserts

A quick read, but powerful book packed with information about informed consent, to help you make informed medical decisions for you and your family.

3. Indoctrinating Our Children to Death: Government Schools’ War on Faith, Family, & Freedom – And How to Stop It by Alex Newman

I know what you're thinking, Wow what a title! and maybe it's a little intimidating but don't make the mistake-- it is SUCH an incredible book! I bought it a while back never really getting into it, but once I did I couldn't put it down. It sheds light on America's education system and it will absolutely shock you. Amazing read, be prepared to feel all the emotions once you know the truth.

4. The A-Z Natural Healing Handbook: Tried and True Remedies From a Mom of Six by Cortney Campbell

Great resource for mamas! Easy to read, and effective, natural alternatives for common sicknesses. 

5. For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

Beautifully written book focusing on educating children in a joyful, simple, and enriching manner that celebrates and prepares them for life.

6. The Christ-Centered Marriage: A Bible study seeking the truth about love and marriage the way God intended by Barbara Marcella

I included my own marriage devotional book, not because I wrote it but because I truly believe in the beauty of marriage and how God intended it to be. It's a companion to the Bible and is encouraging and points to all of God's goodness.