As an avid book lover, coming to college posed some challenges in reading new books or even making to time to reread some favorites. Despite the added required reading that my courses required, time was managed to be found to read some new books and visit those old ones that have become some of my favorites.

In this list I have included some favorites of mine that I have read while in college. After reading each of these books, I did walk away with new information about God or myself. Anyone considering reading any of these books would receive high encouragement from me!

1. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

Though there is much controversy over this book, this story is a lovely depiction of the process of forgiveness and how God is with us through every step.

3. Captivating by John Eldridge and Stasi Eldridge

This husband and wife duo write a wonderful book that breaks down what it truly means to be a woman of God. This book shows readers that not all of us are super girly and how to love and honor God as the woman He made us to be.

4. The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines

This is a book that is told from the perspectives of the HGTV famous couple. It talks about their story of how they met and the process they took of starting their business and family while keeping God at the center of it all.

5. A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

In this book by Francine Rivers, the author looks at the story of five women in the line of Christ. It is told as a narrative and is meant to fill in the gaps of what could have happened between the lines of what Scripture tells us.

6. The Girl's Still Got It by Liz Curtis Higgs

7. Crazy Love by Francis Chan

8. Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs

In this other book by Ms. Higgs, she picks out women from both the Old and New Testament. In the beginning of each chapter, Liz writes a small short story about the women to place the women in a more modern environment. As in the previous book mentioned, these chapters are a commentary as well, so the verses that pertain to their stories are broken down by one verse or even a portion of the verse.

So, if you're looking for your next read try one of these books. I can guarantee that you will learn something from each of these books!