Welcome to The Bookshelf
The Bookshelf, a curated library of books and resources organized by shelf. Explore the Becoming Shelf, Devotional Shelf, and Balanced Life Shelf to discover books, journals, Bible studies, reflection tools, and resources that support learning, faith, personal growth, identity, wellness, and intentional living.
What's on This Shelf?
Resources designed to support growth, reflection, and personal transformation.
Support Your Journey
The Becoming Books Shelf focuses on identity, personal growth, healing, confidence, and the human experience. Through literature, memoirs, and reflective resources, these books encourage deeper self-understanding, meaningful reflection, and personal transformation.
Becoming Books Shelf
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Finding Me, by Viola Davis
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
In this powerful memoir, Viola Davis shares her journey from childhood adversity to becoming an award-winning actress.
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I, Medusa, by Ayana Gray
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
I, Medusa reimagines the legendary figure from Greek mythology as a powerful young woman who must reclaim her identity and take control of her story after being unjustly transformed.
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The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Bluest Eye examines the effects of beauty standards, identity, race, and belonging through the story of Pecola Breedlove.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora N. Hurston
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Their Eyes Were Watching God follows Janie Crawford's journey through love, loss, identity, and self-discovery.
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Beloved, by Toni Morrison
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Beloved explores the lasting impact of slavery, memory, love, and freedom through the story of a woman confronting the pain of her past.
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Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Song of Solomon follows one man's journey of self-discovery as he uncovers his family's history, identity, and cultural legacy.
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The Vanishing Half, by Brit Bennett
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Vanishing Half examines identity, race, family, and belonging through the lives of twin sisters whose choices lead them down dramatically different paths.
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The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Color Purple tells the story of a young woman's journey from abuse and oppression to healing, self-discovery, faith, and personal empowerment.
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The Rain, by Dr. Edward Bell
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Rain is a fictional story of memory, motherhood, family, faith, hidden pain, and the difficult journey toward understanding and forgiveness
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Showing Up for the Labeled, by Dr. Edward Bell
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Showing Up for the Labeled challenges readers to look beyond labels and stereotypes while exploring identity, resilience, healing, and the power of seeing people with compassion and dignity.
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The Three Book Toni Morrison Collection, by Toni Morrison
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
This collection features The Bluest Eye, Song of Solomon, and Beloved—three influential novels that explore identity, history, family, resilience, and the enduring impact of the past on the journey of becoming.
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The Brit Bennett Two Book Collection, by Brit Bennett
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
This collection brings together The Vanishing Half and The Mothers, two compelling novels that explore identity, family, belonging, community, and the lasting consequences of personal choices.
What's on This Shelf?
Resources designed to support wellness, personal growth, cultural understanding, and intentional living.
Live with Intention
The Balanced Life Shelf focuses on intentional living, wellness, personal development, healthy boundaries, and creating a life aligned with your values and priorities. These resources encourage growth in both everyday habits and long-term well-being.
Balanced Life Bookshelf
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The Fruit of the Spirit
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Fruit of the Spirit explores the biblical qualities that reflect Christ-like character, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
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The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Purpose Driven Life is a Christian discipleship guide that helps readers discover God's purpose for their lives through biblical teaching, practical application, and daily reflection.
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Self-Love Workbook for Black Women, by Rachel Johnson, LMHC, MFT
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Self-Love Workbook for Black Women provides guided exercises, reflections, and practical tools designed to build self-compassion, strengthen confidence, and encourage emotional healing and personal growth.
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Healing the Soul of a Woman, by Joyce Meyer
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Healing the Soul of a Woman offers biblical guidance for overcoming emotional wounds, breaking free from the pain of the past, and embracing the healing, confidence, and wholeness God desires for women.
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Hidden Valley Road, by Robert Kolker
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Hidden Valley Road tells the remarkable true story of the Galvin family, whose twelve children included six sons diagnosed with schizophrenia.
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Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
In Caste, Isabel Wilkerson examines the hidden social hierarchies that have shaped societies throughout history.
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Educated, by Tara Westover
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Educated is Tara Westover's memoir about growing up in a strict and isolated household and her journey toward higher education and self-discovery.
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A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
In A New Earth, Eckhart Tolle explores how our thoughts, beliefs, and sense of self influence the way we experience life.
What's on This Shelf?
Resources designed to support faith, spiritual growth, Scripture study, and daily devotional practice.
Deepen Your Faith
The Devotional Shelf focuses on Scripture study, prayer, spiritual growth, and developing a deeper relationship with God. Through devotionals, Bible studies, reflection resources, and faith-centered tools, these resources encourage consistent spiritual practices and growth in your daily walk with Christ.
Devotional Bookshelf
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When You Talk to God, by Sharla Stephens
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
When You Talk to God encourages women to strengthen their prayer lives through Scripture, reflection, and honest communication with God.
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Prayer Journal for Women
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Prayer Journal for Women offers 52 weeks of Scripture, devotional reflections, and guided prompts to help women develop a consistent and meaningful prayer practice.
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The Bible in a Year
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Bible in a Year provides a structured daily reading plan that guides readers through Scripture over the course of one year.
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Bible Study Journal for Women
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Bible Study for Women is a 52-week guided journal featuring Scripture-based lessons and reflection prompts designed to deepen biblical understanding and everyday faith.
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The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Bible Recap is a companion resource designed to help readers understand the overarching story of Scripture through a chronological reading plan.
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Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Women of the Word provides practical guidance for studying Scripture with greater depth and understanding
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A Journey with Jesus. by Cherie Hill
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
A Journey with Jesus invites readers to walk through the life, ministry, teachings, and example of Jesus Christ.
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The Power of Prayer, by E. M. Bounds
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Power of Prayer explores the importance of prayer in the life of every believer.
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The Healing Journal by Laura Miller
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview:
A guided Christian journal designed to help readers process emotional wounds, reflect on God's truth, and walk intentionally through the journey of healing and restoration. -
Verse Mapping Journal by Expanded Paper Co.
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview:
A guided journal that provides structured space to break down Scripture, examine key words and context, record cross-references, and reflect on personal application. -
Verse Mapping Bible Study Journal: Deepen Your Bible Reading...
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A guided Bible study journal that introduces Kristy Cambron’s verse-mapping method and provides space to study Scripture through context, key words, translations, cross-references, and reflection -
HER by Pierre Alex Jeanty
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview:
An inspirational collection of reflections and poetry that encourages women to embrace healing, self-worth, resilience, and the beauty of becoming who they were created to be.
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Real Prayers for Real Life, by Anthony D. Brice
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Real Prayers for Real Life offers Scripture-centered prayers for everyday circumstances, encouraging readers to deepen their relationship with God through honest, faith-filled prayer.
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The Good and Beautiful Bible Study, by Alabaster
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
The Good and Beautiful Bible Study combines Scripture, thoughtful reflections, and beautiful imagery to help readers engage with God's Word in a meaningful and transformative way.
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Twelve Extraordinary Women, by John MacArthur
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Twelve Extraordinary Women explores the lives of twelve women in the Bible, highlighting how God used their faith, obedience, and perseverance to accomplish His purposes..
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Women of the Bible, by Ann Spangler & Jean E. Syswerda
Why It's on the ShelfBook Overview
Women of the Bible is a year-long devotional study that examines the lives of fifty-two women in Scripture, offering biblical insight and practical application for everyday faith.
Turn Worship Intoa Daily Practice
Pair the Then Sings My Soul Prayer Journal with the Music for the Soul playlist in our Media Library. Listen, pray, reflect, and record the lyrics, Scriptures, and truths that speak to your heart.
A Voice Worth Revisiting
Each bookshelf includes authors whose work has shaped conversations about identity, faith, resilience, healing, purpose, and the human experience. This month's featured author is Toni Morrison, whose powerful storytelling continues to challenge, inspire, and transform readers across generations.