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One type of post I enjoy seeing on Bookstagram (Instagram accounts dedicated to sharing about books) is reading lists for the upcoming year! I haven’t shared a reading list in years because it’s hard to narrow down what I’d like to read. I tend to read what I’d prefer rather than stick to a list. However, I want to try something new and see how it goes. I chose 12 books because reading at least one book a month is feasible for me.
I want to have room in my reading schedule for reading review copies of books as well as this new release that I’m eagerly anticipating. The books listed below are ones I already own. Many I’ve had sitting on my shelf for years. Others are review copies or recent purchases. I’d like to have more self control (or should that read shelf control? Sorry, I couldn’t resist!) with book buying in 2024 (although I don’t have much confidence that I will!).
Feel free to leave a comment letting me know what’s on your reading list for 2024! Lately, I’ve been enjoying listening to audiobooks on Hoopla and reading for free with both Hoopla and Libby so if you have some great title suggestions that are available on those apps, feel free to share those too! Without further ado, here is my 2024 reading list!
1. Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
I’ve only heard good things about this book and feel behind since I haven’t read it yet. I won a signed copy from Justin through Instagram and my husband met him in person at our church’s Man Camp (you can listen to Justin’s teaching sessions here). Since this book is about cultivating habits, I figured January would be a good time to read it.
2. Redeeming Singleness by Barry Danylak
Last year a friend reached out to me over Instagram asking for my top 3 books on singleness. It’s been a while since I’ve read anything about singleness and a friend gave us this book so I’d like to read it and see if it’s one I could add to my Resources page and recommend to others.
3. Introverts in the Church by Adam S. McHugh
I am highly introverted and although I know that introversion isn’t my identity, I still struggle sometimes. Not being able to excel in social and other settings has, at times, led me to question my usefulness to the church. I’m curious to see what this book has to say about being an introvert in the church and hope that it will encourage me to continue serving faithfully regardless of my personality type.
4. All Things for Good by Thomas Watson
I ordered this book, also known as A Divine Cordial, after my miscarriage. It was back ordered for months so by the time it arrived, I never got around to reading it. It’s been about a decade since I’ve read anything by a Puritan author and I would love to finally read this one. It’s an exposition of Romans 8:28 and I anticipate that it will be highly encouraging.
5. Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
I purchased a 1952 copy of this book for about $.50 years ago and since it’s a classic Christian work, it seems like it deserves priority on my reading list. I really enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia as a teen but have yet to read other works by Lewis so I’m very much looking forward to this one.
6. The Gospel by Ray Ortlund
My church gave out copies of this book a while ago and I have yet to read it. I’ve been greatly encouraged by following Ray Ortlund on Instagram so I’m looking forward to reading this little book.
7. Words for Readers and Writers by Larry Woiwode
Walter of WTSReads posted about this older title on his Instagram story one day and I had to get a copy and add it to my reading list! Writing is one of my favorite activities. I’m seeking to grow in the craft and believe this book will be very helpful in that!
8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
I received a lovely copy of this world-renowned book for Christmas and can’t wait to read it. I wouldn’t have been allowed to read this book when it was initially released, so I didn’t even ask to. It’s been decades since its debut and since I’m an adult living on my own, I figured I’d add this title to my book list and finally gain an understanding of the references that have been going over my head for years. I have a feeling that I’m in for a treat.
9. Help for the Hungry Soul by Kristen Wetherell
I received this book as a review copy last year and I’ve enjoyed Kristen’s writing because it compassionately points readers to Jesus. This is a book I’m greatly looking forward to!
10. Embracing Obscurity by Anonymous
I bought this book years ago and it’s on my reading list because I’d love to grow in humility. The fact that the author remains anonymous intrigues me and part of me wonders if I might be able to guess who the author is once I begin reading.
11. Formed in His Image by Coleman M. Ford
I received this book from the author’s wife, Alex, whom I met at the Proclaim Truth Conference in 2020. I was blessed by attending Alex’s workshop called Your Body Matters to God and have enjoyed connecting with her on Instagram. It is a desire of mine to become increasingly like Jesus and to yearn for eternity and I’m hopeful to see how this book will encourage me in those areas.
12. A Basket of Summer Fruit by Susannah Spurgeon
I’ve been greatly blessed by the life and legacy of the late Charles Spurgeon but have yet to read anything by his wife, Susannah so I can’t wait to read this one! I began perusing it since placing it on my reading list. I love the old writing, naturally, and upon only reading a few sentences, I was convicted by Susannah’s passionate devotion to Jesus. I expect that this brief book will stir my affection for Him and I look forward to reading it!
