New Resources to Inspire your Home and Personal Study

Our summer product line up has more than ever before helped Latter-day Saints at every step of their journey. Below we put together a guide of our favorite and most recommended books, study guides, and home decor for whichever step you’re in now and however you’re looking to add a little inspiration to your life.

Inspire your study

We know how important scripture study is and how hard it can sometimes be to make time for. Then, when you do have the time, it can definitely be daunting to make sense of the complicated parables and extensive history. Sometimes a little extra context and insight can help make study a little more meaningful. If you’re looking for ways to make your scripture and personal study more purposeful, we recommend new study guides with expanded insight into scripture text, journal editions for helpful note taking, and more.

The Book of Mormon and New Testament Journals

Make scripture study more purposeful and meaningful with the extended margins in these Journal Editions of the Book of Mormon and the New Testament. The extra space allows you to write notes directly next to your favorite scriptures, doodle, or even journal.

The New Testament Study Guide

Renew your testimony of the Savior’s life and ministry with the help of the best insights from trusted scholar and sources. Includes the full scripture text side by side with commentary and explanations for easy reference and comparison.

Book of Mormon Family Reader

You will love how manageable, easy, and enlightening family scripture study can be. Includes the actual text from the Book of Mormon, hand drawn, original illustrations, and 5-minute study opportunities perfect for busy families with kids of all ages.

Inspire your mind

So many of us love and believe in the gospel but have questions about certain topics and issues within our doctrine. Mixed messages from outside sources can get confusing and even frustrating at times. If you’re looking for more insight or understanding on a certain gospel topic, Deseret Book offers a wide variety of resources from trusted sources to help you find your answers. Below is a list of some of our newest options. Many more can be found on DeseretBook.com.

Muddy

Dean Hughes

Young Morgan Davis has two weeks to find a wife, gather enough belongings to start a settlement, and move to the remote Muddy River Valley (present-day Nevada). In this groundbreaking historical novel, author Dean Hughes tackles issues still controversial and relevant today in an interesting and faithful way, including following and sustaining the prophet, staying faithful in the face of difficult circumstances, and understanding polygamy in the Church.  

Live up to our Privileges

Wendy Ulrich

Especially in recent years, leaders have assured that both women and men serve in the Church, the temple, and the family with priesthood authority and power. Dr. Wendy Ulrich explains how women act within priesthood authority and covenants to fulfill their individual missions, to help save the human family, to empower rising generations, and more.

Insights from a Prophet’s Life

Sheri Dew

More than a biography, this landmark volume invites readers to experience President Russell M. Nelson’s life through dozens of brief vignettes and hundreds of photographs. Each episode highlights an important lesson; taken together they weave a captivating story of a man prepared in a unique way to lead the Church in our day.

Inspire your home

We love pieces in our home that speak to our faith in subtle and meaningful ways, and will still complement our style. Some of the newest pieces from Deseret Book are light, bright, airy and contemporary. New artists and collaborations mean even more style and options. Below are a few of our newest favorites.

Never Forgotten

Kate Lee

Pronounced warm gold moulding and a recessed setting for the paper print with torn edges helps the viewer witness that brief moment before the Savior’s hand connects with the woman reaching up, reminding us that we are never forgotten.

Through His Light Figurine

Kate Lee

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Life will often stretch and try us. Kate’s minimalistic technique emphasizes the magnifying power of the light of our Savior. In our darkest moments, He will always show us a way through. Be reminded of His love, light, and power, even in your hardest moments.

Throw blankets

Latter-Day Home

Feel the warmth of new blankets from the fresh designs of Latter-Day Home. These cozy styles are perfect to wrap up in for a night in.

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