Top Christian Books For Young Adults You Just Can’t Put Down

 

Give me a book, a comfy spot and some snacks and I will likely pass on a day out shopping with friends to just curling up and reading a good book.

 

There is just something magical about being able to go on the adventure of a lifetime through the eyes of lead characters in fiction books or develop myself personally through a personal development book. 

 

Whether you are looking for: Christian books for young girls, Christian books for young men, Christian books for young couples, or Christian books for young women, you will find lots of ideas below. Here are my top Christian books for young adults.

 

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Good Christian Books For Young Adults

My goal this year is to read 24 good Christian books for young adults, that’s roughly two books per month. Sadly I am a bit behind on that goal. Thank goodness for audio books as in my current season of life am I am really struggling to find the time to read. 

If you would like to try Audible too, Amazon is offering a free one month trial of Audible and it includes free audio books. And, Yes, you do get to keep the Christian book if you decide you don’t wish to continue after the one month trial. 

Without further adieu, here are some great Christian books for young adults to add to your reading list. Also, just because I recommend a Christian book doesn’t mean that I am in full agreement with all their viewpoints. 

 

 The Lipstick Gospel

Inspired by a broken heart and a wicked hangover, sorority girl Stephanie May Wilson throws in the towel on the life she’s been living and packs her bags for a pilgrimage across three continents. Like so many great travelers before her, she finds herself and something completely unexpected along the way. Exploding preconceived notions that Christianity is for grandmas and girls with ugly shoes, The Lipstick Gospel is the story of how one girl found God in heartbreak, the Sistine Chapel, and the perfect cappuccino.

 

Thoughts:  I loved every bit of this Christian book. The reader is taken on a journey to finding God amidst ones brokenness. The Lipstick Gospel walks you through a true testimony of a sorority girl who found Jesus in the least expected place, a heart break. This is a quick read, you will laugh, maybe shed a tear or two. You will quickly realize that you are not alone in your struggles and that no one is perfect.  Explore The Lipstick Gospel on Amazon

 

Redeeming Your Time: 7 Biblical Principles for Being Purposeful, Present, and Wildly Productive

Despite the overwhelming amount of resources for time management and work-life balance, the ability to cultivate the efficiency and equilibrium needed to manage all our worthy pursuits can often feel frustratingly out of reach. We don’t need just another approach to changing our habits. What we need is an operating system that takes into account the full scope of our lives. Bestselling author Jordan Raynor presents this system, using seven powerful time- management principles drawn from the example of how Jesus lived.

 

Thoughts: Woah that was good! This is a game changer when it comes to biblical time management books.

One of the best Christian books on time management I have read thus far, in fact I will be purchasing a few extra copies to gift to friends. It couldn’t have come at a better time being a new mom trying to better manage my time.

Other than its biblical foundation, what I really like about this Christian book is it practicality. After Jordan dives into the theory, he provides practical steps you can incorporate to implement a particular concept as you proceed through each chapter. Chapter 2 was definitely a game changer for me and by far my favorite, although all the chapters were excellent. Here he provided what I call the secret sauce to staying on top of your to do list and getting things done with a proven workflow. Once you understand his workflow system you can certainly tweak it to make it your own.

If you are looking for the secret sauce to redeeming your time and want a easy to read and super practical Christian book, look no further. Get ready to be transformed, a must-read book if you are hoping to become purposefully present and wildly productive. Explore on Amazon

 

 

Fiction Christian Books For Young Adults

Christian novels for young adults are a great option for long summer days or days when you just want a relaxing activity.

 

 Six Years And A Quarter Way Through

Six Years and a Quarter Way Through is a story about a young woman who’s lost her way. Leah has lost her faith, her job, her confidence, and maybe her mind. Utterly defeated and without hope that her dreams to become a star would come true, she meets Trenton Shaw, a rich, powerful, handsome, hot-shot producer who gives her the opportunity of a lifetime to star in a reality TV show.

Trent and Leah quickly fall for each other, through it all Leah struggles to navigate through toxic friendships and why Trent may not be the one, while attempting to come to terms with her faith, learning many hard lessons along the way.

 

Thoughts: I can’t say enough about this Christian book, it was an awesome read and I can’t wait for book 2. Definitely will be first in line to pick up a copy once the release date is known. Six Years and a Quarter Way Through was a page turner that kept me on the edge of my seat eagerly anticipating what would come next. The characters were well developed and relatable for a generation that’s into Instagram and Reality TV. The author takes you on a journey sharing lessons on life and love. I found it hard to put down Six Years and a Quarter Way Through once I initially started reading it. So often we blindly pursue our dreams, pushing God to the side, instead of waiting for him to show us what he has in store for our lives.

While this Christian book was well worth the read, I struggled a bit with the ending. I would have loved to get more than a glimpse of the change that occurred with Leah at the end of “living the dream” as well as what happened to the other lead characters. Hopefully there will be a sequel where we get to see Leah’s journey “life after reality TV.”

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Through a well developed story line, we get a glimpse of what can happen when we fail to let God take the lead. God’s timing isn’t the same as ours and it can be challenging for us at times to really let go and let God. We want things instantly but often God doesn’t provide the answers we are looking for the very minute we offer up our prayers.

You will walk away with insights into trusting God to lead your life and if single, as a bonus, qualities that as a Christian, you should be looking out for when considering entering a relationship. Explore Six Years And A Quarter Way Through On Amazon

 

Healer

Hovering just below the surface of Shilo Giannelli’s average existence lays an amazing spiritual power. Late one night, her world erupts with the revelation that, like her great-grandmother, she has The Gift. But the power to heal isn’t something she can share with the soccer team, her genius little sister, or her boyfriend, Kenji. Definitely not Kenji.

This new gift invites danger into her life as she tries to keep the Gift a secret, trust God in extraordinary circumstances, and hold on to the people she loves.

 

Thoughts: Healer is totally worth grabbing some snacks, a warm blanket, finding a comfy spot and making a reading date with this book. While I would recommend this Christian book for teens, adults you can’t go wrong with this book either. A perfect summer read. Healer by Susan Muira is a lovely Christian fiction book that combines a bit of romance, danger and a biblical lesson pointing  us to the important lesson of using the gifts that God has given us to serve him and not for our own pleasure. The author has also recently released book 2 Shards of Light. Book 2 is currently on my reading list and I can’t wait to dive into this young adult Christian fiction! Explore Healer on Amazon

 

In Search of A Prince

Brielle Adebayo is a teacher at a New York City public school.But everything changes when her mom drops a bombshell–Brielle is really a princess in the island kingdom of Ọlọrọ Ilé, off the coast of Africa, and she must immediately assume her royal position, since the health of her grandfather, the king, is failing.

 

Distraught by all the secrets her mother kept, Brielle is further left spinning when the Ọlọrọ Ilé Royal Council brings up an old edict that states she must marry before her coronation, or the crown will pass to another. Brielle is uncertain if she even wants the throne, and with her world totally shaken, where will she find the courage to take a chance on love and brave the perils a wrong decision may bring?

 

Thoughts

This Christian book reminded me of the movie Princess Diaries but was still very much worth the read. I walked away being reminded that there is a purpose for our lives. God doesn’t just assign us a purpose but he equips us to carry out that purpose as well.

I loved how the main characters embodied what living out a Christian life should look like, showing forgiveness even though challenging at times and showing love to those they encountered. They regularly turned to God, praying to him for direction and not just when life Got tough.

Things aren’t a bed of roses for Brielle as she finds out that she must marry before they will make her queen. She later worries about her safety as she starts to receive threatening notes. I must say when the bad guy was revealed, I was taken aback as I never saw it coming.

I did feel like the ending was a bit rushed and could have offered readers more than a simple wrap-up. Over-all this was a great read and I enjoyed spending time in Ọlọrọ Ilé. Looking forward to the sequel! This would make a good Christian book to accompany a Bible Study on Walking in PurposeExplore on Amazon

 

 

After The Prodigal ReturnedLeah Albanese thought the hard part was over. Little did she know it had only just begun. It’s been seven months since Leah heeded God’s voice and returned home to the life she was all too happy to flee. She quit Star Quality, the reality show that was her best and possibly last chance at stardom. Leah gave back the six-carat diamond engagement ring and sent Trenton Shaw packing.

 

When filming for the reunion episode brings familiar faces back into her life, some welcome some not, Leah begins feeling the same tugs at her heart that led her to stray from God in the first place. Can Leah resist temptation, or will she go back to the things, future, and fiancé she gave up?

 

Thoughts

Cassandre is quite the talented writer. You could feel the chemistry between Brice and Leah and the tension with her and Trenton jump right off the page. Personally, I feel like you need to read book one for book two to have its intended impact although the author does provide a bit of a synopsis of sorts to get you up to speed.

I did find the opening chapters a bit slow due to the review to catch readers up on what happened previously. I totally understand the rationale here but I didn’t feel like it needed so many chapters for a recap. But oh boy once the book heated up, I could not put it down. By the way if you haven’t read book one, do yourself a favor and head to Amazon and order it alongside this one, its that good. 

While the storyline for the sequel wasn’t as tumultuous, it made up for this with its impactful biblical messages. There was a strong emphasis on the salvation story of redemption which was adequately explained.  Alongside other stories in the Bible such as Jacob and Leah. 

I really liked that the faith themes were stronger this time around however I would have loved to see more of a closure between Leah and Trenton than the constant tension that was evidently present between them. Overall, this one was an excellent read and I look forward to reading future books from this author. 

 

 

Best Christian Books For Young Adults

College years are usually a season of experimentation and figuring out how to do this thing called “adulting.” Christian Books are a great resource for personal development as you try to navigate this season of life. 

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Welcome to Adulting

Every day, another Millennial becomes an adult. For many young people, the transition is a bumpy one, fraught with opportunities to make mistakes and bad choices. The clear expectations they had at home or in school are gone, and they may feel unprepared to face what comes next. In his book Welcome to Adulting, Jonathan shares a roadmap on how to navigate life as an adult.

 

Thoughts: Welcome to Adulting by Jonathan Pokluda comes highly recommended. This is a must read for every young adult. It is certainly one of the better adulting books that I have read thus far and yes I have read quite a few. I would encourage every parent to snag a copy of this book for their child or as a gift for a friend. This would also make a perfect graduation gift for high school seniors. Check current pricing on Amazon.

 

Sex, Jesus and the Conversations The Church Forgot

Sex. In a world overwhelmingly obsessed with it, why is the church so silent about it? Mo Isom share her own sexual testimony alongside as well as why sex outside of marriage is not God’s ideal. This dives dives more into the reasons why you should abstain from sex and not just merely telling you that you shouldn’t do it.

 

Thoughts: Looking for an open and honest Christian book on sex? This is it! This wasn’t a book that claimed to be Christian with a few passages placed throughout each chapter. This was a book that delivered you faith-based principles that drove home the message of sexual purity intertwined among the authors personal encounters, struggles and ultimate victory with sexual purity. A must read for young adults or a mom and her child as they read and discuss not just why sex outside of marriage is wrong but the God-honoring concept of purity and how to stay pure. Check current pricing on Amazon.

 

Ready or Knot

The wedding day is just one day in the life of a couple. God’s design is for marriage to last a lifetime. In Ready or Knot, Scott dives into 12 conversations every couple needs to have before marriage. Included are also real stories from real couples and the decisions that they made or wished they had made.

 


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Thoughts: This is the best $20 you could spend on your relationship. If you are serious about taking your relationship to the next level, Ready or Knot is a helpful resource to read as a couple. It includes real life stories and thought provoking questions to kick start healthy discussions you both need to have before saying “I Do.  Check current pricing on Amazon.

 

The Master Reset

The author shares her story of having head knowledge of God and not heart knowledge. She was a Christian who saw nothing wrong with activities such as clubbing and sexual sin, after all it wasn’t as if she was killing or stealing from anyone. She clothed this under, ” God knows my heart, he will forgive me.” Her spiritual food came from 30 minute television sermons instead of the word of God. After years of finding the bible boring and too long to read, the stars finally aligned and she discovered the Bible to be a blueprint for how to live her life. In her book The Master Reset, she explores how to free up space on your spiritual hard drive by getting rid of all the unnecessary to realign ourselves back to Christ.

 

Thoughts: For only $2.99 on Amazon, you can’t go wrong. A good read for young adults especially singles looking to get rid of all the junk holding them back from having a strong personal relationship with God. So, if you are looking for guidance on getting rid of all the viruses and illegal downloads in your life to put Christ at the center and ultimately start spending time with God consistently, The Master Reset is a good read.  Check current pricing on Amazon.

 

Silencing Insecurity

Insecurity is easily the most pervasive struggle of women in America today. We have more ways than ever to compare ourselves to others–who are all prettier, thinner, smarter, more successful, and more put together than we are–and our sense of self-worth takes a serious beating on an almost daily basis. We’re tired of simply commiserating with writers and bloggers who share their own struggles–we want real, workable solutions about how to find peace with ourselves.

 

Thoughts: Donna provides practical, encouraging, biblical guidance on receiving freedom from insecurity. If you are looking for resources on how to overcome insecurity, Christian self-esteem books or how to get rid of insecurities, then this is the book to read.  Learn more on Amazon

 

Best Christian Books For Young Wives

Transitioning from the single life to the newlywed life is not without its hiccups. The following is one of my favorite Christian book recommendations.

 

The Good Girls Guide To Great Sex

Billions of people have had sex. Far fewer have made love. In The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex, author Sheila Wray Gregoire helps women see how sexual intimacy was designed to be physically stupendous but also incredibly intimate.

 

Whether you’re about to walk down the aisle or you’ve been married for decades, The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex will lead you on a wonderful journey of discovery towards the amazing sex life God designed you for.

 

Thoughts: Regardless of what stage you are in your marriage, you can walk away with some solid Christian sex advice that can bless your marriage. I would recommend this book for newlyweds or individuals planning on getting married. The topics discussed can help answer your questions about what to expect for your first encounter as well as gain tips to help you establish a solid foundation for your marriage from the start. Check current pricing on Amazon.

 

Inspirational Christian Books For Young Adults

It’s no secret that Amazon is a go-to source for many people looking to buy books. But did you know that they have a list of best-selling adult Christian living books? If you’re looking for some inspiration or just want to see what’s popular in the Christian book world, check out this list of the top Christian Book Amazon best sellers.

From Bible studies to biographies and more, there’s something on this list for everyone. So whether you’re looking for something to read yourself or trying to find the perfect gift, start your search here. Who knows, you might just find your new favorite book! Check out these top picks and start filling your reading list with several young adult Christian books!

 

Christian Young Adult Books

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Reading Journal

 

Next Up on My Top Christian Books Reading List

There you go, my list of the best Christian books I have read thus far. Want even more suggestions? Check our some of my favorite book bloggers: Aryn the Librarian and Aminata Coote.

There’s nothing like settling down with a good book, and I’m always on the lookout for my next great read. I’ve been eyeing up a few titles that I can’t wait to dive into. Here are just a few of the books that are next up on my reading list!

While reading is a great way to grow your faith, it can be hard at times to find the time to read when you have a busy schedule. Here are some tips on how to find time to read when you are busy as well as our Christian women book reading challenge for this year!

Do you have a favorite Christian book that you just couldn’t put down? Let us know the title in the comments below?

 

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