Music History, Devotionals & More
Not every quest involves dragons. My non-fiction books explore the stories behind the songs we love — carols, hymns, and anthems — along with devotionals, scripture study guides, and practical reads on everything from time management to standing up to bullying. Most are available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook.
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Featured: An Advent Carols Countdown
A daily Advent devotional that pairs the history of beloved Christmas carols with QR codes so you can listen to each song as you read. Part music history, part devotional, part treasure hunt — and a ready-made gift for the music lover in your life. Also available as an audiobook.
“I have had so much fun learning about familiar carols as well as being introduced to new ones! There are QR codes for each song too — which adds a really fun element overall! This is a great addition to any music lover’s book collection! It’s perfect for gift giving too!”
Amazon reviewer
Books About Music & Music History
Sing a New Song
A new hymnbook of sacred songs created for congregational worship, choir use, and personal devotion.
Songs for All Seasons
The fascinating histories behind beloved songs for seasons of celebration, gratitude, and anticipation.
Sacred Days, Sacred Songs
A devotional exploring the sacred music of holy days throughout the year.
2025 Praiseworthy Award Winner — 1st Place, Religion: Easter
O Say, Can You Sing?
The surprising stories behind America’s patriotic songs and the heroes who inspired them.
The Song of the Righteous
Stories, context, and inspiration behind treasured sacred songs.
The Song of the Saints
A history of Latter-day Saint hymnbooks and the musical heritage they preserve, with free illustrated hymn-history exhibits, Restoration timelines, a 30-page hymnbook museum, classroom and family study materials, and a hymn-meter activity.
Download The Song of the Saints Free Sample & Book Club Guide
Seven Steps to Sensational Singing
Practical vocal technique from a twenty-year member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
The Chapter and Verse Series — Scripture Study Guides
A chapter-by-chapter reflection on scripture through poetry, created to strengthen personal and family gospel study with a focus on the Come, Follow Me curriculum. Four volumes are also available as one complete omnibus.
The Boss Level Series — Modern Miracle Stories
True, uplifting accounts of ordinary people encountering extraordinary help, hope, and grace. These three inspirational volumes collect modern miracle stories from multiple contributors and are also available as audiobooks.
The Boss Level, Volume I
The Boss Level, Volume II
The Boss Level, Volume III
Practical Reads
In the Quiet Heart
Gospel-centered tools for understanding bullying, responding with courage, and finding peace.
Before Sunset
A practical invitation to use time meaningfully and become anxiously engaged in good causes.
The Year of the Dad
This collection began as a daily fatherhood blog project running from Father’s Day 2013 to Father’s Day 2014. Themed days included fatherhood humor, encouragement for new dads, faith, family activities, and practical reflections. The completed project became 365 short “Dad”-votionals filled with humor, faith, and support for fathers.
Download 10 Free Year of the Dad Activities, Challenges & Family Guides
Free Practical Nonfiction Samples
Try these practical and family-focused books before choosing the full edition.
Sheet Music for Choirs & Vocalists
As Saints We Sing
A substantial collection of original sacred songs for Latter-day Saint worship and musical performance.
Love’s Redeeming Work Is Done
A directly available collection of sacred music centered on the redeeming mission of Jesus Christ.
Listen Instead: Audiobooks on Audible
Prefer your quests read aloud? These titles are available on Audible: In the Quiet Heart, The Song of the Saints, Before Sunset, The Boss Level (Volumes I–III), An Advent Carols Countdown, and Sacred Days, Sacred Songs.
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