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It’s getting close to that time of year again! In preparation for Christmas, we at Darton, Longman, and Todd have an enticing promotion; you can get 50% off across all titles listed on dltbooks.com/our-books or dltwritingforyou.com/booksto… by using the code XMAS26 at checkout until December 31st!

Charles Dickens revived the essence of Christmas in our cultural imagination, though his ‘carol philosophy' – goodwill, spiritual reflection, reverence and worship – themes which frequently appear in his many works. Stephen Poxon has selected extracts from these works and set each of them alongside a short Bible reading, a devotional reflection and a carol. The resulting collection is perfect for spiritual reflection during and around Advent, Christmas and the New Year. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

This book provides all that is needed for reflection upon the word of God through the end of the year. It presents a Scripture passage, commentary, and suggestions for reflection and prayer daily beginning on the First Sunday of Advent. These accompaniments will help you read the Scriptures in the contemplative tradition of Lectio Divina, open to hearing the living word speak to you. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

From Dante to The Wind in the Willows, and from mediaeval dream poetry to Dorothy L. Sayers, Paths in the Snow uncovers the literary connections with which Narnia is replete. Untangling the fascinating network of literary allusions and sources in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe helps to bring Lewis’ vision into focus. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

In Good Christianity, Andrew Hammond presents a clear, wise and thoughtful explanation of the Christian faith for those who feel an urge to explore it in greater depth. Assuming no prior knowledge, Hammond writes warm and intelligent introductions to Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Gospel, the Church, ethics, and death and beyond. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

Advent can be a season of hope and joy but also stress and frazzle, which is why in this special book, Fay Rowland presents an enticing opportunity to reflect upon our lives and the Advent passages of the Bible in the days leading up to Christmas through the prayerful practice of labyrinth-walking. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

Check out Peter McGeary's review of Paul Dominak's book. Ways of Sensing unpacks the scriptural roots, historical development and persisting power of the spiritual senses of touch, taste, smell, sight and sound, and their implications for contemporary social and political concerns. Read the review at churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2… You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

Check out Nicholas Holtam's review of Stories of Faith, Hope and Love, a rich collection of essays by a diverse group of some of the most well-respected progressive Christian writers of our day, which seeks to offer an honest appraisal of the Church of England and hope for a new horizon. Read the review at churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2…. You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product… for half its suggested retail price with the code XMAS26, which is valid until 31st December 2026.

In Good Christianity, Andrew Hammond presents a clear, wise and thoughtful explanation of the Christian faith for those who feel an urge to explore it in greater depth. Assuming no prior knowledge, Hammond writes warm and intelligent introductions to Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Gospel, the Church, ethics, and death and beyond. It is available from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

This rich collection of essays celebrates the life and ministry of broadcaster and writer Michael Ford. Written by his family and friends, it demonstrates two underlying themes to Michael’s own writing: how those on the margins of society are able to become a blessing to those whom they meet and the significance of liturgical living. Buy your copy from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

In this heart-touching spiritual memoir Rosemary Lain-Priestley recounts some of the most challenging threads from her own life all framed within an overarching story of God’s presence and grace. To read an extract from the book and learn more about some of the inspiration behind it, head over to churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2… . You can buy the book from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

The end of this month marks the release of Good Christianity, which contains a clear, wise and thoughtful explanation of the #Christian faith and "an exercise in deep and creative pastoral imagination" (Professor Anna Rowlands) for those who feel an urge to #explore it in greater depth. Andrew Hammond writes warm and intelligent introductions to Jesus, God, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Gospel, the Church, ethics, and death and beyond. He also suggests a beginners’ reading path through the #Bible. You can get the book at a 35% discount from dltwritingforyou.com/product… . #Preorder your copy now!

Adrian Graffey’s Reading the Bible through Advent and Christmas is available now from dltwritingforyou.com/product…; it provides its readers with all that is needed for a faithful reading of, and reflection upon, the word of God through the seasons of #Advent and #Christmas, including a commentary on each passage it contains and suggestions for #reflection and #prayer.

40 Days with Labyrinths for Advent and Epiphany provides forty short, biblical meditations on the #challenges and #blessings of daily life, each accompanied by a #labyrinth illustration which you can ‘walk’ – just with your finger, or perhaps with colouring pens or pencils – as you #reflect on the reading. It is available to buy from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

We have a new book coming out next month: I Wasn’t Expecting That is heart-touching spiritual memoir written by Rosemary Lain-Priestley and featuring a foreword by Paula Gooder. ‘This is a book for anyone who knows fear and doubt and who wants to embrace life but is unsure how to begin.  In short, it is a book for every honest human.’ ~ Revd Rachel Mann I Wasn’t Expecting That is Available for preorder from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

Usher in #autumn alongside Darton, Longman, and Todd’s #new releases: ‘[Good Christianity] is an accompanying book, by which I mean a book that seeks to walk alongside a generation who are seeking an encounter with something transmundane, a book that speaks to the everyday and especially the wounding and difficult aspects of living and reaches from those places for the divine.’ ~ Prof. Anna Rowlands about Good Christianity Preorder from: dltwritingforyou.com/product… The Blessing of Others celebrates the life and ministry of journalist, broadcaster and spiritual writer Michael Ford and contains tributes from those who knew the man best. The book demonstrates the underlying theme to all he wrote: how the Other are able to become a blessing to those whom they meet and with whom they engage. Preorder from: dltwritingforyou.com/product… #GoodChristianity #TheBlessingofOthers

Joy Comes in the Morning recounts the ten-year journey of St James and Emmanuel Church to become a fully inclusive worshipping community following the tragic death of its member, fourteen-year-old Lizzie Lowe. This important and deeply moving book by tells Lizzie’s story as well as that of her family and describes the processes of change experienced by the church in the wake of her passing. It is an is an invaluable story for Christian faith communities to read and reflect upon. You can buy the book at: dltwritingforyou.com/product…

Safeguarding is an integral part of the mission and ministry of the Church of England. Although it is the Church’s institutional responsibility– and protecting people from harm, abuse, and neglect within church environments is of paramount importance– the last few years have seen churches all but overwhelmed by safeguarding concerns and allegations of abuse. As such, we would like to invite you to read some of the books we think provide invaluable insight into what the future of safeguarding in the Church could look like and which we hope may help light the path towards a more inclusive and nurturing space.

Into the Silent Land brings together scholarship, and pastoral practice to offer new insights for non-specialist readers who feel drawn to the world of silent prayer. It is available for purchase from dltwritingforyou.com/product…

Enfolded in Love offers short extracts from Anchoress Julian of Norwich’s writings. First published in 1980, and originally edited by Fr Robert Llewelyn this wonderful collection comforted people around the world, and sold more than 120,000 copies. It is availble for purchase from dltwritingforyou.com/product…