This gripping memoir is an ode to the power of education.

Kacey Musgraves has crafted an album with a sense of wonder and a wide variety of influences.

Baptiste Paul’s picture book is a celebration of the game of soccer.

Robin MacArthur has written a layered, multi-generational novel that explores the interconnectedness of human suffering and gives evidence of grace in an imperfect world.

Solo gives us the backstory of Hollywood’s beloved smirking smuggler.

Historian Nancy Koehn looks for the lessons we can learn from the lives and work of five historical leaders.

Veteran Christian rocker Lincoln Brewster gives listeners another round of great guitar playing and meaningful lyrics.

Director Wim Wenders has crafted an understated and simply structured documentary, reflecting the man it portrays.

Randy Ribay’s engrossing young adult novel tackles real problems of friendship, race, and economic differences.

Making friends is tough, especially if you are porcupine.

Journalist and poet Dunya Mikhail tells the stories of women who have been kidnapped by ISIS and the man who would do anything in his power to rescue them.

The United States puts a different spin on Canada’s annual battle of the books.

Apollo and Athene hope to build the perfect society in Jo Walton’s science fiction trilogy.

Paul Schrader’s beautifully filmed and acted First Reformed relies on his transcendental style of directing.

Lord Huron’s new album presents a fantasy world worth experiencing.

A Banner reader recommends CRC pastor John Moelker’s novel.

Owen and Eleanor Move In is a sweet and humorous start to a series of chapter books for young readers.

A powerful true story of forgiveness and reconciliation springing from God’s grace.

An epic novel captures the majesty of Alaska and the terrible effects of PTSD.

Singer-songwriter Sam Baker ventures into the “land of doubt” in his latest album.

Economist and pastor Tom Nelson considers how congregations can help the economies of their communities.

Matt de la Peña’s new picture book is reassuring to children and adults alike.

Avengers: Infinity War is not your usual superhero movie.