We asked a batch of Christian musicians to talk about a book they'd recently read. Here's what they told us.

Tim Hughes
"I've just finished reading a book called The Circle Maker by a guy called Mark Batterson, who is based in Washington DC. It's about prayer, faith, stepping out, the promises of God. I've found that hugely helpful. In my personal life, I don't want to settle: I want to keep stepping out, dreaming big with my family. For me, more than any other book recently, it impacted my prayer life, my relationship with God. You read lots of books which are interesting, but this has helped change my practices. It's a great book."

Noel and Tricia Richards
"Tricia has just been reading a book we picked up in the US called Nearing Home by Billy Graham. She has suggested I read it. It deals with the process of getting older and learning to live well in the later years. Good advice and much wisdom for those who are 50+."

Melissa Mage of Bellarive
"There's a book called The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay. It's about a young boy in South Africa during the Apartheid craziness and he just rises from the ashes. It's one of the most powerful stories."

Luke Hellebronth
"I'd really recommend God On Mute by Pete Grieg to people who would love to get to grips a little more with prayer - perhaps people who have had unanswered prayers, they feel God's silent. Pete's written this great book which explores that; he talks very honestly and openly about some of the struggles he's had with his prayer life, various things he's been through. It's a brilliant book."

Gareth Gilkeson of Rend Collective
"I'm reading a book called Start by Jon Acuff. He is a motivational speaker. He's a Christian guy, but the whole thing is basically, 'Just start something instead of sitting around thinking about it'. The subtitle is Moving From Average To Awesome. I think that's what all of us want to do."

Deji Jubal of Four Kornerz
"My fiancée recommended a book called Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. It was inspired by the story of Hosea and it blew me away. When she gave it me she said, 'It's probably more geared towards women, but I think you'll enjoy this'. I read it, and it completely transformed me. I like fictional books, but when I read that it brought out some incredible things about love."