Good Books for Moms, Wives, and Women.
My love for reading has only grown over the years. Admittedly, I have never been drawn to fiction. If you need some inspiration, here is a list of good books for moms (but also for wives or just women in general). No one wants to waste their precious time looking for a good book. Just pick from the list below and start reading!
When to read?
I know sometimes finding time to read as a mom can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. However, I would strongly encourage you to search that haystack until you find that needle! During the newborn stage, I was listening to audiobooks during middle of the night feedings. I now sometimes read in the early morning hours. This is usually done while pumping or drinking a cup of coffee before others wake up. My husband really enjoys reading before bed. I find that it is too easy for me to fall asleep at that time, but that may work great for you!
What to read?
No matter when or where you choose to read, the content is what matters. Finding good books for moms to read can take some time and that precious time could be spent reading. Below is a list of good books I would recommend for most moms, wives, and women in general.
Depending on the content, reading can provide encouragement, entertainment or education. It should be said that if you have limited time for reading, I would recommend you prioritize reading your Bible. I have used the YouVersion Bible app and ESV Bible app for quick access to reading plans. There is no amount of wisdom that the list of books below can provide you that outweighs reading the Bible!
List of Good Books for Moms:
- Praying the Scriptures for Your Children: Discover How to Pray God’s Purpose for Their Lives by Jodie Berndt
- The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Timothy and Kathy Keller
- Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan for Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer by priscilla Shirer
- Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst
- The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God’s Goodness Around You by Shannon Martin
- You are Free: Be Who You Already Are by Rebakah Lyons
- If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable, Story of Becoming Free by Jamie Ivy
- Live in Love: Growing Together Through Life’s Changes by Lauren Akins
- Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan
- Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster
- Heaven by Randy Alcorn
- How (Not) to Read the Bible: Marking Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy-sounding Parts of Scripture by Dan Kimball
- Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas
- Let Them Be Kids: Adventure, Boredom, Innocence and Other Gifts Children Need by Jessica Smartt
- Memory-Making Mom: Building Traditions That Breathe Life Into Your Home by Jessica Smartt
- Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler
- Preparing Your Daughter for Womanhood: A Guide for Moms by Robin Jones Gunn
- Mom Set Free: Find Relief from the Pressure to Get It All Right by Jeannie Cunnion
- Devoted: Great Men and Their Godly Moms by Tim Challies
- The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
Ready to read a good book?
We would love to hear what other books have impacted you as a mom, wife or in womanhood in general. Comment your favorite books below and let us know if you read any of the books from the above list! Still wondering when to fit reading time into your schedule? Get more resources on family scheduling here.
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-Emmy
