Shining a spotlight on books we think you'll love, here are our picks for Septembers's books of the month.

The days are drawing noticeably closer, we’ve had the last bank holiday before Christmas (sorry!) and the schools are back this week. Our September picks for books of the month offer an opportunity for a fresh start.

Fiction

The Road Home by Beverly Lewis

Grieving the death of her Amish parents, Lena sets up her new life in Lancaster County in Beverly Lewis’ gentle tale of healing and hope.

Even as she holds onto hope for a reunion with those she loves most, she discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own. Will she find the courage to open her heart to other possibilities?

Non-Fiction

Holy Habits - Andrew Roberts

The call to Christian discipleship is a call to adventure. Holy Habits explores the nature of that adventure through a rich mix of biblical material and inspiring stories.

Andrew Roberts explores ten key areas of Christian faith including fellowship, prayer and worship in this practical, reflective guide that will help the reader grow in faith.

Children's

Hands-on Bible: 365 Devotions for Kids

New year doesn’t have to begin on January 1st. With children going back to school, September is the perfect time to start afresh. This year, the family-favourite, Hands-on Bible will reignite and energize family devotions with giggling, singing, dancing, creating - and there’s no need to rush out to buy extra supplies!

With Hands-On Bible: 365 Devotions for Kids, your children will get into the Bible, and the Bible will get into their hearts, giving them a priceless foundation of faith in God.

Staff Pick by Aaron Lewendon

The Road Back to You - Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile

'For me, a fresh start requires learning to grow a little in self-knowledge and self-compassion; understanding what old behaviours and traps deserve leaving behind. Otherwise, I'll just end up right back where I started.

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile offers a course-correction of sorts. It's a book about the Enneagram personality typing system (advocates of which will enthusiastically laud to the point of exhaustion). But, rather than saying "this is who you are", it helps you understand your behaviours and their roots - as well as offering ways of growing within each personality type.

Equal parts spiritual discovery and path to self-compassion (as well as a tool for empathy towards others), The Road Back to You is a brilliant first step towards a fresh start.

New for September

Unshakable Hope - Max Lucado

Hope is a wonderful concept, but can be so difficult to maintain in difficult and uncertain times. This month, much-loved author uses his trademark warmth, wit and wisdom to offer practical and encouraging guidance for overcoming difficult circumstances, gaining inner peace and building resolve for a better future.

Unshakable Hope examines twelve of God's promises that Max has turned to over the years to encourage himself and others. Each chapter explores one significant promise and reveals how it will equip you to overcome challenging circumstances, experience lasting security, and make wise decisions.