| By Tamara Butler |
In an uncertain world, people are looking for comfort and direction. Inspirational titles provide hope and spiritual insights that enrich their lives. Sales of nonfiction Christian titles increased 7% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Association of American Publishers. In response to the growing demand for books that offer advice for Christian living and relevant, relatable answers to today’s problems, Thorndike Press is offering a special bundle of six bestselling titles that meet readers’ needs and inspire them in their daily lives.
In The Road to Wisdom (ISBN: 9781420523331), former director of the National Institutes of Health and New York Times bestselling author Francis S. Collins inspires readers to return to the core sources of solid thinking, truth, science, faith, and trust, to erode divisions in our society and make good decisions in our lives and nation. He covers timely topics, such as democracy, public health, racism, and partisanship. What makes this resourceful book unique is Collins’ very readable approach to complex topics.
Likewise, The Hope of Heaven (ISBN: 9781420523270) by TBN host Sheila Walsh inspires readers to consider what heaven is and what it will be like there. Walsh explores how hoping for heaven affects the way we live our lives on earth and what that means to individuals. This author reaches 100 million viewers daily on her TV show and has a social media following of over half a million. She writes in an engaging style and encourages readers to endure life’s trials with the hope for heaven in the end.
New York Times bestselling author John Burke also inspires readers to think about the afterlife in his exploration of more than 1,000 near-death experiences (NDEs) in Imagine the God of Heaven (ISBN: 9781420523195). Through his study of NDEs, which began when his own father was dying, Burke himself went from agnosticism to belief in a God that genuinely loves people and is closer to us than we think!
The nonfiction inspirational titles also include two poignant memoirs from beloved authors Beth Wiseman and Beth Moore. Wiseman’s Writing About the Amish (ISBN: 9781420520668) takes readers to real places that have inspired more than 40 bestselling Amish fiction books. Wiseman shares her experiences visiting Amish communities in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Colorado. Winner of the 2024 ECPA Book of the Year, All My Knotted-Up Life (ISBN: 9781420523218) by New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Beth Moore, takes readers on a journey of her spiritual evolution, beginning in a small Arkansas town through her rise to ministry and the challenges she faced as a female leader and preacher in the evangelical world. She asks readers to stand up for what they believe in, even when they must face giants.
In this busy world, Sarah Clarkson offers a refreshing take on how to cope well while the world distracts and distresses us in Reclaiming Quiet (ISBN: 9781420523317). Clarkson states that quiet is essential to building a strong spiritual life and true happiness. This author offers readers practical advise on how to turn off the noise and nurture stillness and quiet in their lives.
Beginning in April 2025, the Thorndike Press large print Inspirational Nonfiction standing order plan will offer two outstanding titles each month that readers will love. Sundays at the Track (ISBN: 9781420524086) by Lee Weeks takes readers into the world of NASCAR drivers and crews that highlights how their faith has contributed to their success by instilling grace, purpose, and forgiveness into their lives. Also, Brave Woman, Mighty God (ISBN: 9781420524093) by Laura L. Smith reveals how resilient women in the Bible overcame great challenges through grit, determination, and faith in God. These stories will inspire today’s women as they also navigate tricky situations in relationships, work, and home lives.
These titles will appeal to a diverse group of readers of all ages who are looking for hope and inspiration. Even non-Christians will find value in these authors’ stories and advice on how to discover meaning and direction in their lives.
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Tamara Butler is an acquisitions editor with over 20 years prior experience in public and academic libraries. She has a master’s degree in library science from the University of Buffalo and a master of fine arts in writing from Lindenwood University. When not checking out the latest Southern gothic novels, Tamara loves to spend time on New England beaches and hang out with her two energetic beagles.