Shop Small, Shop Christian: Our 2021 Christmas Gift Lists

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Why buy directly from a small, independent bookseller or publisher this holiday season?

Buying directly from small, independent booksellers and publishers:

  • keeps more of your dollars in the pockets of those who actually write and publish the books.
  • encourages authors and publishers to keep creating and producing books that are worth reading.
  • helps support those who are publishing the books YOU want to read most.
  • ensures greater diversity in the publishing world and helps avoid "cancel culture" when a large bookseller or publisher suddenly pulls a book because it isn't PC.
  • supports fellow Christians who are working in a demanding, and increasingly hostile, industry.

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Giving books in general to your family members (and extended family and friends)?

Try Exodus Books for new and used books in the following areas:

Looking for good resources on Christian living plus one of our favorite new middle grades series?

Moody Publishers is a good start. Moody has so many resources for Christian living and discipleship. Our favorites, though, are these:

Want to directly support Christian authors?

Buying directly from the authors means more of your money goes to them and helps them write more books (and support their families). Independently publishing a book takes a lot of work, but it affords authors and illustrators far more control over their work.

  • Want to give a one-of-a-kind picture book that works for all ages? Something Better Coming by Megan E. Saben available through Literaritea Press; Betsy is giving this to all her nieces and nephews! Read more about Megan’s experience here.
  • Want to support a fellow Christian author who writes fun fantasy for the whole family? S. D. Smith has his own store! Look for his new writing program if you have young, aspiring authors.
  • Bandersnatch Books: “a publisher of treasures found off the beaten path.” We’ve not read Rosefire yet, but several of us supported their kickstarter earlier this year! We’re excited to see where Bandersnatch Books goes.
  • Bookshop: Check out our list of picture books, classics, Advent devotionals, and more (but you’re not limited to our lists; once on the Bookshop site, you can search for tons of other books!)

Love fantasy and books that reflect on culture, writing, and art?

Got Wingfeather and Wilderking fans? Rabbit Room is the place for you.

Some especial favorites (notes in parentheses include links to our reviews):

Looking for robust teaching and theology?

Looking for solid, meaty works for your maturing teens? Love church history? How about picture books with a strong underlying theme? or the brand new Reformation student study Bible? Ligonier is the shop for you.  {Members, check your benefits pages for your coupon code!}

Some especial favorites (notes in parentheses include links to our reviews):

Giving gifts to a Sunday school class or to families at your church?

Try New Growth Press for great family devotionals, children's Bible resources, and more. Some of our favorites include:

Some especial favorites (notes in parentheses include links to our reviews):

Want to give some solid discipleship resources or picture books that feature a nice, multi-ethnic appearance?

We heartily recommend The Good Book Company, especially for new believers and those maturing in the faith.

Some especial favorites (notes in parentheses include links to our reviews):