12 Books for Summer Reading 2020

God’s redemptive work in the lives of three families faced with tragedy.

When a young Jewish woman runs away from her Hasidic community in Brooklyn, her husband and cousin follow her to Germany to bring her home.

A stunning novel following three fierce, unforgettable Southern women in the years leading up to the Great Depression

A veteran memoirist asks would-be writers, “Why not learn to tell your story, in the context of the grander story of God?”

Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.

Christian music hitmaker JJ Weeks embarks on a solo career with an effervescent 6-song EP.

While caring for her terminally-ill Aunt Louise, Nori stumbles on a mystery related to her aunt’s medical fellowship at a tuberculosis sanitorium in the Adirondacks in the 1950s.

Netflix’s attempt at YA fantasy is a big journey in search of an interesting hero

The author and illustrator of The Jesus Storybook Bible team up to create a picture book set based on Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer.

Painter Paul Cézanne develops a strong friendship with writer Émile Zola in 19th-century France.

A podcast looks for the ancient influences in contemporary entertainment

A realistic, gut-wrenching novel for young adults that offers a painful, yet hope-infused, picture of a Vietnamese refugee girl’s experiences. 

Actress Claire Danes provides an engaging reading of Emily Wilson’s first-rate translation of Homer’s epic poem.

New movie releases, oldies but goodies, and more, now available for streaming at home.

Hitmaking Canadian Christian duo offers a bright and comforting six-song EP.

A watercolor picture book takes children into the rich imaginations of two boys, C.S. Lewis and his brother Warnie.

Mysterious new Netflix series sets a Messiah-like figure in modern day, but is he anything like Jesus?

A handsome street cat with a penchant for trouble stars in the new picture book by the creator of Skippyjon Jones

An original and bracing devotional encourages Christians who work to resist injustice.

Experience the best museums from London to Seoul in the comfort of your own home.

Curious children encounter their village’s most enigmatic figure in this touching picture book translated from French.

A group of private astronauts go to the dark side of the moon to investigate suspicious activity.