Gift a Book to Everyone on Your List this Christmas
Is there anything more special than gifting someone a book for Christmas? It’s an opportunity to gift them a moment of quiet, a chance to encourage their relationship with the Lord, and perhaps to give them the inspiration they’ll need to tackle 2026.
Sometimes a book becomes the very thing God uses to speak into a weary season, spark a fresh beginning, or remind someone that they’re not walking alone. There’s a tenderness to it—choosing a title with someone’s heart in mind, wrapping it up, and imagining the moment they turn that first page.
Books have a way of slowing us down in a season that can feel rushed and noisy. They meet us where we are while gently nudging us forward. And when you give one, you’re not just offering words on paper—you’re giving encouragement, wisdom, and a quiet companion for the year ahead.
We’ve collected our favorite books for men, women, and teens below to inspire your gift-giving lists! These are titles that point toward hope, strengthen faith, and offer guidance for the everyday moments we all walk through. Whether you’re shopping for someone you love or adding a few to your own nightstand, we hope these suggestions bless you this Christmas.
For Him:
Living Fearless by Jamie Winship
With humor, clarity, and real-life practicality, Living Fearless is your invitation to listen closely to what God is trying to say to you about himself, about the person he created you to be, and about all the other people he created and loves.
Pray for Her by Amanda Hayhurst
Discover the transformative power of prayer and let go of the need to control. Embrace the peace that comes with surrendering your partner’s future to God. Pray for Her is more than a devotional; it’s a path to personal and relational renewal.
Legacy Life Devotional by David Green with Bill High
Through 90 powerful readings, The Legacy Life Devotional challenges and equips you to live a countercultural, biblical life that matters for generations to come.
365 Prayers for the Dad at the End of His Day by Dr. Mark Pitts
Through 365 reflections and prayers for the end of your day, he’ll be drawn closer and closer to the heart of God. Not only that, he’ll be guided in praying for other dads too–and they’ll be praying for him–in all the situations men face.
Fighting the Good Fight Devotional for Men by Tony Evans
Digging into how we hold fast in the day-to-day fight, this 180-day devotional from Dr. Tony Evans offers hard-won wisdom and encouragement for the spiritual battles ahead.
For Her:
Pray for Him by Amanda Hayhurst
Pray for Him is a powerful prayer devotional featuring thirty days of encouraging devotionals and breakthrough prayers for the special man in your life. With deep empathy born from her own relationship struggles, bestselling author Amanda Hayhurst will help you move from fix and control to surrender and prayer.
Restored by Meshali Mitchell
With lyrical prose steeped in Scripture and practical tools, Meshali shows you how to apply hard-earned lessons on patience, self-forgiveness, and perseverance to your own life as you ask God to heal, restore, and empower you to live abundantly. Features Meshali’s beautiful photography of her farmhouse restoration.
Prayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth
From bestselling author Holley Gerth comes this heart-calming, faith-building collection of more than 100 prayers for those times you feel burdened by worry, stress, and anxiety.
Let’s Read the Gospels by Annie F. Downs
Each of the 30 entries in this guided journal from Annie F. Downs shows you what to read on that day, offers questions to think about and journal through, and can be used again and again, as many times as you go through the Gospels.
The Kitchen Devotional by Baker Publishing Group
Through 90 readings and more than 50 recipes, The Kitchen Devotional offers you a daily serving of faith and encouragement. You’ll enjoy reading about gathering with family and friends, lessons learned in the kitchen, and feasting on the Word.
Young Adults:
Welcome to Manhood by Noah Herrin
Exploring what these godly character traits are, pastor Noah Herrin offers real-world wisdom for 52 key challenges men face on their journey into manhood. Each chapter of this action-packed book calls men higher, addressing one obstacle and providing hands-on biblical solutions, practical next steps, habits to work toward, and truths to believe.
Lionhearted by David Lindell and Brandon Lindell
God calls us to more. We were meant to live fulfilling lives driven by purpose and passion. We were meant to be lionhearted. In this energetic and inspiring book, David and Brandon Lindell of James River Church show men how to shift from operating from a place of uncertainty to actively creating the future they desire, free of struggles and external pressures that hold them back.
The Lion and the Bear by Caroline Shankle with Melanie Shankle
This 100-day devotional from Caroline Shankle, Melanie Shankle’s daughter, is a young woman’s compassionate guidebook for how to defeat the giants we face in life by trusting God one step at a time.
Rest + Rely by Maddie Joy Fischer
With compassion born from personal experience, Maddie Joy Fischer invites you on a 60-day journey to overcome the fears that are currently overcoming you.
The JESUS Challenge by Madeline Grace
Starting small by focusing on just one verse a day, Madeline Grace takes you through a full month’s worth of journaling space, writing prompts, and video links to help you develop the daily habit of spending quality time with God.
We’ve got a special place in our hearts for books that involve food, so The Kitchen Devotional is in many of our kitchens at the moment! Which books are you grabbing as gifts (or for yourself) this year?
Happy reading,
Team Club31Women
