12 Nonfiction Books

Bestselling & Top-rated

What we considered: To curate this list, we pulled sales data from the New York Times, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, USA TODAY, Publishers Weekly, as well as voting data from Goodreads-Listopia and rating data from Amazon and Goodreads. We then fed the data into our algorithms to generate a balanced list of classic and new books, all worthy of your time and attention.

[ Updated March 16, 2026 ]

  1. “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman
    • Rankings: #4 ECPA |     #24 G-L
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.2/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

  2. “Practicing the Way” by John Mark Comer
    • Rankings: #12 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.6/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  3. “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer
    • Rankings: #5 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.5/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

  4. “The Case for Christ” by Lee Strobel
    • Rankings: #11 ECPA | #15 G-L
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.2/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

  5. “Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition” by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
    •     Rankings: #23 ECPA | #60 G-L
    •    Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.3/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

  6. “Imagine Heaven” by John Burke
    • Rankings: #26 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.5/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  7. “The Awe of God” by John Bevere
    • Rankings: #28 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.6/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  8. “Gentle and Lowly” by Dane Ortlund
    • Rankings: #29 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.6/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  9. “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren
    •     Rankings: #35 ECPA| #9 G-L
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.0/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

  10. “Living Fearless” by Jamie Winship
    • Rankings: #45 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.7/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  11. “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget” by Lysa Terkeurst
    • Rankings: #50 ECPA | #9 PW
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.5/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.8/5.0

  12. “The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded” by Dave Ramsey
    • Rankings: #42 ECPA
    • Ratings: Goodreads ⭐️ 4.3/5.0 | Amazon ⭐️ 4.7/5.0

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
The Case for Christ
Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life
Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You
The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here for?
Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God
Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again
The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness
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