By the Know God Better team · Updated October 6, 2026
The average commute adds up to many hours a month. Choose books that are easy to follow without a page in front of you: stories, short chapters, and clear teaching.
Good for driving
Stories and biographies, books first given as talks, and short chapters you can finish in one drive.
Road trip tip
Pick a family story like The Pilgrim's Progress or Narnia and stop the car conversation every chapter: What did this show us about God?
Books to look for
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1. The Hiding Place — Corrie ten Boom
Good for: Families, teens and adults
A true story of faith, forgiveness and God's faithfulness in a Nazi camp. Moving to hear read aloud.
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2. The Pilgrim's Progress — John Bunyan
Good for: Families and road trips
The classic allegory of the Christian life. Many modern-language editions exist.
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3. Mere Christianity — C.S. Lewis
Good for: Thinkers, skeptics, and new believers
A clear, patient case for the Christian faith first given as radio talks — which makes it a natural fit for listening.
Keep in mind: Some arguments assume a 1940s British setting.
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4. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — John Mark Comer
Good for: Busy people
Helps you slow down and make room for Jesus in a rushed life.
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5. The Pursuit of God — A.W. Tozer
Good for: Believers who feel spiritually dry
Short and warm. A call to desire God Himself, not just facts about Him.
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