Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on new contemporary Christian fiction, small town and rural fiction, and family life fiction from Baker Publishing Group:
- The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold (released June 17, 2025)
- When the Road Comes Around by Katie Powner (released August 5, 2025)
- The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox (released August 19, 2025)
Bonus: Get a 30% discount on books purchased directly from the publisher.
The Atlas of Untold Stories by Sara Brunsvold
Genres: Contemporary Christian Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Women Fiction
4.6 stars, 68 ratings on Amazon.com
4.21 stars, 340 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $18.99 $13.29 direct from the publisher
Ebook: From $12.99
A literary journey beckons them . . . and may profoundly rewrite their stories.
Chloe Vance, dreamer of the family, needs to tell her pragmatic mom, Edie, that she has accepted a low-paying art instructor role at a Christian school in Prague. Her older sister, Lauren—the "responsible one"—is doing all she can to hide the fact she's been fired for a foolish mistake and is desperately seeking her next career move. Meanwhile, Edie, estranged from her own sister following their mother's recent death, is frankly in no mood for anything else to change.
The one thing they can all agree on? Life in books sure is easier to navigate than life in the real world. As the three women embark on a nine-day road trip to visit significant literary sites throughout America's heartland, they hope to find inspiration through the works and lives of literary greats. As they experience firsthand the adventure and wonder of the classics, they'll discover the value of being honest with themselves—and their family—about their losses and failures. Only then can they come to terms with their own needs and desires and find support from the most important women in their lives—each other.
Book clubs will relish this trek through America's classic literature as award-winning author Sara Brunsvold pens an inspirational novel of mother-daughter relationships, sisterhood, literary themes, a cross-country road trip, and books about books.
Praise for The Atlas of Untold Stories
"You'll want to slow down and savor this one." ~Julie Klassen, bestselling author
"Heartwarming, inspiring, road trip adventure." ~Melissa's Bookshelf
When the Road Comes Around by Katie Powner
Genres: Contemporary Christian Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Family Life Fiction
4.7 stars, 36 ratings on Amazon.com
4.52 stars, 63 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $18.99 $13.29 direct from the publisher
Ebook: From $12.99
Only trouble can bring about the beauty of redemption and grace.
In the small town of Grady, Montana, twenty-four-year-old Tad Bungley has a reputation for trouble. But when he lands a job at Come Around Ranch, his life seems to take a positive turn. As he develops a soft spot for Sam, the ranch owner's disabled son, and a special bond with TJ, a rescue horse with a poor reputation of his own, Tad becomes determined not to bungle it up this time.
Forty-eight-year-old Anita Wilson is too young to feel so old, but rheumatoid arthritis limits her ability to work on the guest ranch she owns with her husband. It was a risk to hire Tad for the summer, but Anita is convinced he just needs a bit of encouragement to find his footing. What she doesn't anticipate is that Tad's presence at the ranch will change everything, including her relationship with her son. And when Tad finds himself in more of a mess than ever, he and Anita must learn when to hold on, when to let go, and what grace really means.
Fans of Fredrik Backman, small-town stories, middle-age characters, redemption arcs, and second chances will enjoy this clean, gently humorous contemporary novel set near the mountains of rural Montana.
Praise for The Atlas of Untold Stories
"Katie Powner is my go-to author for multigenerational tales that take a tender and honest look at the human condition." ~Amanda Cox, Christy Award-winning author
"A stick-with-you testament to why nurturing hopeful perseverance in ourselves and others is always the best route to take." ~Sara Brunsvold, Christy Award-winning author
The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox
Genres: Contemporary Christian Fiction, Small Town & Rural Fiction, Contemporary Women Fiction
5.0 stars, 31 ratings on Amazon.com
4.81 stars, 95 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $18.99 $13.29 direct from the publisher
Ebook: From $12.99
A forbidden romance, a fractured family, and one woman's journey to piece it all together.
Hometown hero Ana Leigh Watkins ventures to Bitter End, Tennessee, to help her great-aunt prepare for retirement. A town called Bitter End seems an ironic place for Ana to refresh her weary spirit, but she's desperate for respite from the attention and unwarranted admiration of her community. While on a hike in Roan Mountain, a ragtag group of amateur bird-watchers takes her under their wing—a little against her will. However, she quickly warms to these genuine souls seeking solace in the great outdoors.
But when Ana's adventures in Bitter End lead her to a severed branch of her family tree—one that involves the forbidden love between a moonshiner's daughter and a preacher's son—what began as a getaway to help her great-aunt becomes a transformative journey that binds together two women who, though they live on the same street, have been estranged for sixty years.
An immersive faith-based novel of finding belonging, reconciliation, and new beginnings for fans of Southern fiction. This narrative of friendship and community makes for a perfect book club selection.
Praise for The Bitter End Birding Society
"A heart-deep journey of courage, compassion, and connection." ~Amanda Dykes, bestselling author
"An emotionally gripping must-read." ~Julie Cantrell, New York Times bestselling author
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