literary playlist
from thought-provoking memoirs to soul-nourishing verses, these titles have inspired me. i have carefully curated this list in hopes that they will encourage you too.
it is my hope that this cohort of traditionally underrepresented voices creates an affirming space and encourages much-needed discourse. these are a few of my favorite reads.
although i love and appreciate all genres of literature, this list focuses on religion and spirituality. if you’d like to see some of my other favorites, please visit here.
these are a few of my favorite reads.
this here flesh: spirituality, liberation, and the stories that make us
cole arthur riley
awaken: 90 days with the God who speaks
priscilla shirer
all the colors we will see: reflections on barriers, brokenness, and finding our way
patrice gopo
after the rain: gentle reminders for healing, courage, and self-love
alexandra elle
his testimonies, my heritage: women of color on the word of God
kristie anyabwile
thirst: seeking God when all seems lost
christian bosse
a heart on fire: 100 meditations on loving your neighbors well
danielle coke balfour
the grief recovery handbook: the action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses
john w. james and russell friedman
vibrate higher daily: live your power
lalah delia
heart talk: poetic wisdom for a better life
cleo wade
if God is for us: the everlasting truth of our great salvation
trillia j. newbell
the artisan soul: crafting your life into a work of art
erwin raphael mcmanus
the prayer journal
alabaster co.
all along you were blooming: thoughts for boundless living
morgan harper nichols
in my grandmother's house: black women, faith, and the stories we inherit
yolanda pierce
peace Is a practice: an invitation to breathe deep and find a new rhythm for life
morgan harper nichols
gay girl, good God: the story of who i was, and who God has always been
jackie hill perry
whole
aziza a. allen
parable of the brown girl: the sacred lives of girls of color
khristi lauren adams
upon waking: 60 daily reflections to discover ourselves and the God we were made for
jackie hill perry
words from a wanderer
alexandra elle
you are only just beginning: lessons for the journey ahead
morgan harper nichols
set boundaries, find peace: a guide to reclaiming yourself
nedra glover tawwab
dare to bloom: trusting God through painful endings and new beginnings
zim flores
the mourning sister: a journey of grief and joy
josefina herrera sanders
fervent: a woman's battle plan to serious, specific and strategic prayer
priscilla shirer
the power of meaning: finding fulfillment in a world obsessed with happiness
emily esfahani smith
the misinterpreted gospel of singleness: a cultural critique of myths surrounding singleness in the christian community
khristi lauren adams
how we heal: uncover your power and set yourself free
alex elle
the unfolding: an invitation to come home to yourself
arielle estoria
rivers are coming: essays and poems on healing
minaa b.
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