Hey Friends,

Today, I am incredibly excited to share my 2019 book list and reading goal with all of you!

Every year I am always so excited to set a new reading goal. Setting a reading goal each year is the #1 reason why I manage to read so many books in a given year. My reading goal is always the one goal I know I will complete by the end of the year! (I use the free Goodreads app to help me keep track of my goal and the books I read.)

I know there are a lot of book lovers following my blog, so I thought it would be fun to share the books I plan to read this year. I’ve never put together a “to-read list” quite like this one, so I am excited to see how well it works for me. (In all reality, I am sure I won’t read all of these books – but I am sure going to try!)

This list was incredibly fun to put together and I’m excited to see how many of these books I am able to check off the list by the end of 2019. I’ve divided all of these books into categories – so feel free to jump ahead to the categories that interest you the most. To view all these books you can click here to view my 2019 Book List on Amazon.

My 2019 Book List

*The asterick sign next to a book means that I do not currently own it, so, I need to purchase or borrow it from the library.

Christian Living

• The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict by Ken Sande
• Lies Women Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth 
• *Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin
• Crazy Busy: A (Mercifuly) Short Book About a (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung
• The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst
• Counter Culture: Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age by David Platt
• Words That Hurt, Words That Heal: Speaking the Truth in Love by Carole Mayhall
• *Schizophrenic: A Diagnosis of the Independent Baptist Movement by Tom Brennan
• Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long For God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick
• Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa Terkeurst
• God Is More Than Enough: Foundations for a Quiet Soul by Jim Berg (I’ve read this book in the past and it was so good I want to read it again!)
• *Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life

Marriage

• Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti: Understanding and Delighting In Your Differences by Bill Farrel
• A Firm Foundation: Building a Household of Faith On the Unchanging Principles of the Word of God by Paul Chappel
• Sacred Influence: How God Uses Wives to Shape the Souls of Their Husbands by Gary Thomas
• The Power of a Woman’s Words by Sharon Jaynes

Homemaking/Hospitality

• *The Life-Giving Table: Nurturing Faith Through Feasting, One Meal At a Time by Sally Clarkson
• *Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch: Quick and Easy Batch Cooking Techniques and Recipes That Save You Time and Money by Alea Milham
• *100 Days of Real Food: Fast and Fabulous: The Easy Way to Cut Out Processed Food by Lisa Leake
• *100 Days of Real Food: On a Budget: Simple Tips and Tasty Recipes to Help You Cut Out Processed Food Without Breaking the Bank by Lisa Leake
• *Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillyn Smith
• The Queen of Clean Conquers Clutter by Linda Cobb

Church Ministry

• *The Church Planting Wife: Help and Hope for Her Heart by Christine Hoover
• Girl’s Ministry 101: Ideas for Retreats, Small Groups, and Everyday Life With Teenage Girls by Whitney Prosperi

Biography

• The Case for Christ: A Journalist’s Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus by Lee Strobel (Not technically a biography)
• *Saving My Assassin by Virginia Prodan
• *Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi

Business/Blogging

• *iBlog: Everything You Need to Know About Blogging from 30 Top Bloggers by Amy Stultz
• *Pro-Blogging Secrets: Strategies, Tips, and Answers You Need to Grow Your Blog and Earn More Money by Bob Lotich (This is book two – I already have book one!)
• Money Making Mom: How Every Woman Can Earn More and Make a Difference by Crystal Paine 
• *Profitable Podcasting: Grow Your Business, Expand Your Platform, and Build a Nation of True Fans by Stephen Woessner
• *How to Grow Your Podcast, Brand and Business with Compelling Copy by Laura Petersen 
• *Make Money From Blogging: How To Start A Blog While Raising a Family by Sally Miller and Lisa Tanner
• *I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam
• *The Fringe Hours: Making Time For You by Jessica N. Turner
• No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline by Brian Tracy

Health/Wellness

• *The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep and Sex Drive; Lose Weight: Feel Focused, Vital, and Energized Naturally with the Gottfried Protocol by Dr. Sarah Gottfried
• *The Period Repair Manual: Natural Treatment for Better Hormones and Better Periods by Lara Briden
• *The Complete Book of Essential Oils for Mama and Baby: Safe and Natural Remedies for Pregnancy Birth and Children by Christina Anthis
• *The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth by Genevieve Howland
• The Kind Mama: A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnancy, a Sweeter Birth and a Healthier, More Beautiful Beginning by Alicia Silverstone 
• Eat Pretty Every Day: 365 Daily Inspirations for Nourishing Beauty, Inside and Out by Jolene Heart
• *Body Love: Live in Balance, Weigh What You Want, and Free Yourself From Food Drama Forever by Kelly Leveque 

Fiction

• *The Kremlin Conspiracy by Joel C. Rosenburg
• *The Persian Gamble by Joel C. Rosenburg (This book is currently available for pre-order only)
• *The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin (This book is currently available for pre-order only)

Miscellaneous Reads

• *Book Girl: A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of a Reading Life by Sarah Clarkson
• *I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel
• *The 52 Lists Project: A Year of Weekly Journaling Inspiration by Moorea Seal
• *Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching For Meaning by Allison Trowbridge
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

→ To view all these books, click here to visit my 2019 Book List on Amazon.

I am sure this list will morph and change as we go through 2019. Time changes things. A book that feels like a priority right now, may not be a priority in five months. That’s why I am excited to give this book list a try and see how it works for me. If it works great, then I will make another to-read list next year. If it’s a complete flop for me, I will try something different next year. Time will tell. 🙂

What Is My Numerical Reading Goal?

Last year, I challenged myself to read 50 books. I barely scraped by, but I did manage to complete the goal before January 1st. However, looking back over 2018, I do not feel like I spent that much time reading . I know I spent a lot of time cooking, cleaning, babysitting, listening to podcasts, watching movies with my husband, and lots and lots of blogging. I know without a doubt I could have read more books.

This will probably be a busier year for us, but I want to raise the bar and challenge myself to be a better time manager and make a better effort to read this year. So, drumroll please…

My 2019 Reading Goal = 60 Books

I already have 52 books on my 2019 reading list and I am sure I am going to add more. Not to mention there are several books on my shelf I should re-read. #booknerdproblems 😉

Do You Want To Read More This Year? 

Here are some helpful resources to get you reading more books this year. Start where you are. Don’t feel pressure to set a gigantuous reading goal. Just one book is an improvement if you never read at all. Make it your goal to read just a few more books than last year. Remember, progress, not perfection. 😉 Now, here are some resources to help you!

• The Free Goodreads App – I would encourage you to download this app and set a reading goal for this year.
• The Best Books for Christian Women – my list of personal favorites + links to each book.
• My Free Printable Book List – a free printable just for my email subscribers. Sign up for my email list to gain free access to all my tools and resources.
• Finding Time to Read as a Busy Homemaker by Jami Balmet – you can read the post here or listen to the podcast episode.
• Free 30 Day Trial of Audible – you will get two free audio books!

I Want to Know

• What books do you want to read in 2019?
• What is your reading goal for this year?

Please share you goals and your thoughts in the comments below. I love hearing from you! ♥