Beginning my 26th and our(Richard’s and mine) 8th read through of the Holy Bible using the Discipleship reading guide: Genesis(OT history), Psalms (Wisdom books), Acts (Epistles), and Mathew (Gospels).
I just finished Chris Buckley’s _Supreme Courtship_ (very disappointing) and am reading _Gaming The Vote: Why Elections Aren’t Fair (and What We Can Do About it)_ by William Poundstone. Next up is _The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister_ by John O’Sullivan.
I just finished Blind Side by Michael Lewis and Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx. I’m currently reading the NIV One Year Bible, Sounding Forth the Trumpet by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, and Thomas Oden’s Systematic Theology, Volume I, The Living God.
Right now I’m reading
[i]God’s Revelation to the Human Heart[/i] by Fr. Seraphim Rose
[i]The Desert: An Anthology for Lent[/i] by John Moses
[i]Resurrection: Interpreting the Easter Gospel[/i] by Rowan Williams
[i]Children of God[/i] by Mary Doria Russell
[i]In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers[/i] by John Chryssavgis
[i]Unspoken Sermons, I, II, & III[/i] by George MacDonald
[i]The Theology of Illness[/i] by Jean-Claude Larchet
and for fun I swipe my son’s Christmas present and read
[i]The Complete Calvin and Hobbes[/i] by by Bill Watterson
Following his death in November, I’ve set out to read the works of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (at least those available in English). Good place to start, the excellent anthology, Erickson’s Solzhenitsyn Reader. The book contains things not yet otherwise available in English, and much, much more.
Given the busyness of the Christmas season, the only reading I’ve done recently is light fiction. I just finished a very fun short novel Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
A friend gave me Leighton Ford’s “The Attentive Life” as a Christmas gift, so I may begin reading that for devotional reading this weekend.
I’m also thinking of placing some orders at Amazon and CBD for some new fiction to take back to Africa next month. Will probably pick up some Jan Karon, Dorothy Sayers, and any new novels out by Christian authors Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin or Steven Lawhead.
[i]The Lemon Tree[/i] by Sandy Tolan (An Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East)–a true tale of Jewish-Palistinian relations in Israel. I was challenged while on tour in Israel to find out more–and from more sides of the argument–about the disharmony there and hope to get some insight into at least some of the concerns.
Also, the Bible using Walk Thru the Bible’s “Daily Walk.” Frances Scott, what is “The Discipleship Guide?” And Karen B., try Michael Connelly’s mystery novels–pretty clean and great reads.
Just finished “When Work Disappears” and starting a book I found at Goodwill by Sproul on Atheism. I don’t read much fiction, except for classics and the occasional futuristic Sci-Fi [Fallen Angels (Niven), Cobra Event]
[b]Power versus Force[/b], [i]The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior[/i] by David R. Hawkins and
[b]Beyond Opinion[/b], [i]Living the Faith We Defend[/i] by
Ravi Zacharias
[i]Mail for Mikey[/i], comedian Orson Bean’s surprising book about his conversion to Christianity. Although not strictly autobiographical, the book–a series of e-mails sent to a young man struggling with alcohol addiction by his AA sponsor–outlines Bean’s own metanoia, from a life of recklessness, to one in which he acknowledged the existence of God, to one in which he “sees” (but does not have a relationship with) Christ, to a totally transformed life as a follower of Christ. The book is (as one would expect from Bean) irreverent and earthy, but he is speaking to a readership that views Christian devotion as at best an oddity or irrelevance. The writing is as crisp and pithy and witty as one would expect from the former Tonight Show guest host. There’s some background on the book at [url=http://www.orsonbeanbook.com]Orson Bean’s homepage[/url].
I heartily endorse Mail for Mikey. In a curious way it helps to focus one’s thoughts on what it means to follow Christ. One of the speakers (a tatooed ex-con Biker) at Bean’s AA meeting tells him to get down on his knees each day and thank God. Bean responds by asking “Why do I have to get down on my knees?”
currently reading The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World by John O’Sullivan
Very well-written, with a number of first-person anecdotes (Sullivan was an advisor to Thatcher for a time). Turns out, telling the truth about the Soviet Empire was one of the key strategies to its eventual overthrow – and it panicked the Soviet leaders more than anything else. Woyjtyla, Thatcher, & Reagan were plain-spoken and refused to ignore the evil of the Soviet Empire. They told the truth. And did much more besides…
“The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova. Interesting book I found on the bargain rack — part fiction, part mystery, part history, part biography about a family’s research that links their history to Vlad the Impaler.
I am also working on N.T. Wright’s “Surprised by Hope.” I bought it to read during Lent but can’t help sneaking a peek now and then, LOL.
drjoan,
Sorry, that’s The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan. It was published in issue 13 of Discipleship Journal (publication of the Navigators) 1983. The plan has 25 readings from each of four books of the Bible each month: O.T history/prophecy, Wisdom, epistle, and gospel. The final reading for the year is the last chapter of Job, all of Malachi, the final verses of the Gospel of John, and Revelation 22. That makes for powerful reading for the end of the year!
Just finishing Russell Kirk’s “The Conservative Mind.”
Just finished the Rule of St. Benedict, and The Spirit of the Liturgy, by Cardinal Ratzinger (now Benedict XVI)
Just about to start “The Cube and the Cathedral” by George Weigel
In the middle of “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis.
And I just bought a paperback edition of Augustine’s Confessions. I’ve read excerpts, but never the whole thing.
One of the best things about growing a little older is recognizing how little you know, and starting to fill in the gaps (chasms even) of your education.
Culture Makers, by Andy Crouch. Excellent book; I recommend it. Just before that, Rowan Williams’s new book on Dostoyevsky, which is one of the best books I’ve read for a while.
Received P.D. James’ latest for Christmas, The Private Patient. I got 2 pages in and another family member, well, er, has it now. But I hope to get it back and continue it.
I wonder why I always confuse Wendell Berry with Walker Percy? 🙂
Corrected list:
Walker Percy, Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book
Sarah Orne Jewett, The Country of the Pointed Firs
Josef Pieper, Leisure
“Heaven and Hell: my time with the Eagles” by Don Felder
“Power Play: Oil in the Middle East” by Leonard Mosely
“The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an ordinary radical” by Shane Claiborne
Reading Jeremiah – wow, could that guy write a cracker of a sentence!
Also “Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from all the Scriptures” by Dennis E. Johnson. Got it for Christmas.
And “The Private Patient” by P D James.
Sigh . . I wish I hadn’t read Dorothy Sayers so that I could read all the Peter Wimsey novels for the first time all over again!
Its very hot here in Oz.
Very interesting lists – I’ve got to say, Passionate Parson, that _Blind Side_ by Michael Lewis was one of the most thought-provoking books I read last year. Who thought one could say that about a football book? But then, it’s not really, is it? It’s a book about race and money and privilege and education and talent and Christ and redemption. It’s a book I highly recommend.
All of Vince Flynn’s books.
Term Limits, Transfer of Power, The Third Option, Separation of Power, Executive Power, Memorial Day, Consent to Kill, Act of Treason, Protect and Defend and finally, Extreme Measures.
Better than the Koran…
Oh, I didn’t know PD James had a new novel out! Cool. That will go on my shopping list for sure! Is from Oz, I know how you feel about Dorothy Sayers. I too wish I hadn’t read them all so there was still a “first time.” But I love rereading them — especially the novels which also feature Harriet Vane. They STILL keep me laughing outloud at some of the dialogue…, not too many books you can say that about after 3 or 4 reads.
Kendall, I must admit I was glad to see you mention PD James. I was feeling decidely unspiritual compared to most of the commenters here given my focus on mostly fiction books in my earlier comment 😉
PD James is one of my all time favorite authors. Her Devices and Desires is one of the best mysteries of all time, I think, not least because of its Prayer Book inspired-title and how that theme weaves into the plot.
I’m reading “American Lion….Andrew Jackson in the White House,” by Jon Meacham, and published by Random House, have just finished reading “John Adams,” by David McCullough, and “Alexander Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow.
Just finished:
[i]One for the Money[/i] by Janet Evanovich
[i]Maisie Dobbs[/i] by Jacqueline Winspear
In the middle of (Christmas presents):
[i]Little Brother[/i] by Cory Doctorow
[[i]Tree and Leaf[/i] by J.R.R. Tolkien (re-reading new HB copy)
[i]The DC Comics Encyclopedia[/i] (catching up on the storylines since I quit buying comics in 2004 at age 51)
[i]American Buffalo[/i] by Steven Rinella
[i]The Private Patient[/i] by P.D. James
Most of the way through “Vanity Fair.” Nothing like Victorian soap opera for an extended good read. Next, P.D. James’ “Shroud for a Nightingale,” which for some reason I’ve never read. I’d like to read the new one; we’ll see when it appears in Egyptian stores. My daughters brought “Liberal Fascism” by Jonah Goldberg. Looking forward to that; I have a good friend who admires many of the early progressives and loves to argue.
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” by Mohsin Hamid
“The Chopin Manuscript” – Various authors
“Innocent Traitor”, by Allison Weir
The best book I have read this year is “The Looming Tower”, by Lawrence Wright, it is not a book I would normally read but our book club had it on the reading list and I was very impressed with the author’s research into the religious motives and history of those who caused 9/11.
The Great War For Civilization by Robert Fisk (bedtime)
Neo-Liberal Genetics: The myths and moral tales of evolutionary psychology, Susan McKinnon (around dinner)
Undergoing God, by James Alison (before writing the sermon)
Here if you Need Me, Kate Braestrup (before writing anything else)
The Neighbor, Zizek, Santner, Reinhard
Your Money or Your Life, Robin and Dominguez
Death of the Church, Regele (for my doctoral thesis)
[i] My Life with the Saints [/i] by James Martin, SJ, which led me back to [i] The Seven Storey Mountain [/i] by Thomas Merton, which I’ve owned but not looked at for many years. I’ve especially liked Martin’s book because he interweaves the lives of particular saints with his own life story and the influence these saints (not all of which have been canonized — he includes Pope John XXIII) have had on him.
Just Finished:
THe Shack (recommend)
The Purpose of Christmas (light, but good)
Waiter Rant (actually, I couldn’t bear to finish it)
Currently reading:
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (the jury is still out)
Christianity Today (the new issue arrived today – yay!)
Let’s see….
“The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916” by Alistair Horne
“Important Documents of the Christian Church” (Unknown) a Golden Book circa 1940 I found with English translations of tons of early church documents and letters done by Oxford on one of my book-hunting trips (my wife “antiques”, I “antique books”). Marvelous!
“Quo Vaditas: The State of Churches in Northern Europe” by John Broadhurst (a gift of the delightful Dr. William Tighe)
#10 – Monksgate – thanks! What a great reminder about Lord Peter Wimsey. I’ve decided to read (and in cases reread) Dorothy Sayers’ series this year, and have already been to the library and gotten out the first four Wimsey books!
Just finished “Captive Warriors,” by Sam Johnson; half the way through “Surprised by Hope,” by N. T. Wright.
The Aeneid, and “Wide Awake” by Erwin McManus.
Barth, Church Dogmatics,IV,2
Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics, I
Aquinas, Summa, Ia. 27
Psalms 1-6
Beginning my 26th and our(Richard’s and mine) 8th read through of the Holy Bible using the Discipleship reading guide: Genesis(OT history), Psalms (Wisdom books), Acts (Epistles), and Mathew (Gospels).
Peter Heather, The Fall of the Roman Empire
J. Oulton, H. Chadwick, Alexandrian Christianity
Donna Tartt, The Little Friend
I just finished Chris Buckley’s _Supreme Courtship_ (very disappointing) and am reading _Gaming The Vote: Why Elections Aren’t Fair (and What We Can Do About it)_ by William Poundstone. Next up is _The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister_ by John O’Sullivan.
I just finished Blind Side by Michael Lewis and Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx. I’m currently reading the NIV One Year Bible, Sounding Forth the Trumpet by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, and Thomas Oden’s Systematic Theology, Volume I, The Living God.
Right now I’m reading
[i]God’s Revelation to the Human Heart[/i] by Fr. Seraphim Rose
[i]The Desert: An Anthology for Lent[/i] by John Moses
[i]Resurrection: Interpreting the Easter Gospel[/i] by Rowan Williams
[i]Children of God[/i] by Mary Doria Russell
[i]In the Heart of the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers[/i] by John Chryssavgis
[i]Unspoken Sermons, I, II, & III[/i] by George MacDonald
[i]The Theology of Illness[/i] by Jean-Claude Larchet
and for fun I swipe my son’s Christmas present and read
[i]The Complete Calvin and Hobbes[/i] by by Bill Watterson
Following his death in November, I’ve set out to read the works of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (at least those available in English). Good place to start, the excellent anthology, Erickson’s Solzhenitsyn Reader. The book contains things not yet otherwise available in English, and much, much more.
Sara Maitland’s _A Book of Silence_
Dorothy Sayers’s _Whose Body?_
Given the busyness of the Christmas season, the only reading I’ve done recently is light fiction. I just finished a very fun short novel Salmon Fishing in the Yemen.
A friend gave me Leighton Ford’s “The Attentive Life” as a Christmas gift, so I may begin reading that for devotional reading this weekend.
I’m also thinking of placing some orders at Amazon and CBD for some new fiction to take back to Africa next month. Will probably pick up some Jan Karon, Dorothy Sayers, and any new novels out by Christian authors Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin or Steven Lawhead.
Would welcome recommendations…!
“The Bourne Ultimatum” but Robert Ludlum.
It’s NOTHING like the movie.
[i]The Lemon Tree[/i] by Sandy Tolan (An Arab, a Jew, and the heart of the Middle East)–a true tale of Jewish-Palistinian relations in Israel. I was challenged while on tour in Israel to find out more–and from more sides of the argument–about the disharmony there and hope to get some insight into at least some of the concerns.
Also, the Bible using Walk Thru the Bible’s “Daily Walk.” Frances Scott, what is “The Discipleship Guide?” And Karen B., try Michael Connelly’s mystery novels–pretty clean and great reads.
Just finished “When Work Disappears” and starting a book I found at Goodwill by Sproul on Atheism. I don’t read much fiction, except for classics and the occasional futuristic Sci-Fi [Fallen Angels (Niven), Cobra Event]
[b]Power versus Force[/b], [i]The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior[/i] by David R. Hawkins and
[b]Beyond Opinion[/b], [i]Living the Faith We Defend[/i] by
Ravi Zacharias
[i]Mail for Mikey[/i], comedian Orson Bean’s surprising book about his conversion to Christianity. Although not strictly autobiographical, the book–a series of e-mails sent to a young man struggling with alcohol addiction by his AA sponsor–outlines Bean’s own metanoia, from a life of recklessness, to one in which he acknowledged the existence of God, to one in which he “sees” (but does not have a relationship with) Christ, to a totally transformed life as a follower of Christ. The book is (as one would expect from Bean) irreverent and earthy, but he is speaking to a readership that views Christian devotion as at best an oddity or irrelevance. The writing is as crisp and pithy and witty as one would expect from the former Tonight Show guest host. There’s some background on the book at [url=http://www.orsonbeanbook.com]Orson Bean’s homepage[/url].
I heartily endorse Mail for Mikey. In a curious way it helps to focus one’s thoughts on what it means to follow Christ. One of the speakers (a tatooed ex-con Biker) at Bean’s AA meeting tells him to get down on his knees each day and thank God. Bean responds by asking “Why do I have to get down on my knees?”
“Because He likes it.”
currently reading The President, the Pope, and the Prime Minister: Three Who Changed the World by John O’Sullivan
Very well-written, with a number of first-person anecdotes (Sullivan was an advisor to Thatcher for a time). Turns out, telling the truth about the Soviet Empire was one of the key strategies to its eventual overthrow – and it panicked the Soviet leaders more than anything else. Woyjtyla, Thatcher, & Reagan were plain-spoken and refused to ignore the evil of the Soviet Empire. They told the truth. And did much more besides…
Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer’s Life by Kathleen Norris. Not exactly the lightest of readings, but for me, very spot on.
“Jonathan Edwards, A Life” by Marsden
“The Historian” by Elizabeth Kostova. Interesting book I found on the bargain rack — part fiction, part mystery, part history, part biography about a family’s research that links their history to Vlad the Impaler.
I am also working on N.T. Wright’s “Surprised by Hope.” I bought it to read during Lent but can’t help sneaking a peek now and then, LOL.
drjoan,
Sorry, that’s The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan. It was published in issue 13 of Discipleship Journal (publication of the Navigators) 1983. The plan has 25 readings from each of four books of the Bible each month: O.T history/prophecy, Wisdom, epistle, and gospel. The final reading for the year is the last chapter of Job, all of Malachi, the final verses of the Gospel of John, and Revelation 22. That makes for powerful reading for the end of the year!
Just finishing Russell Kirk’s “The Conservative Mind.”
Just finished the Rule of St. Benedict, and The Spirit of the Liturgy, by Cardinal Ratzinger (now Benedict XVI)
Just about to start “The Cube and the Cathedral” by George Weigel
In the middle of “The Four Loves” by C.S. Lewis.
And I just bought a paperback edition of Augustine’s Confessions. I’ve read excerpts, but never the whole thing.
One of the best things about growing a little older is recognizing how little you know, and starting to fill in the gaps (chasms even) of your education.
Wendell Berry, Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book
Sarah Orne Jewett, The Country of the Pointed Firs
Josef Pieper, Leisure
Happy New Year!
Culture Makers, by Andy Crouch. Excellent book; I recommend it. Just before that, Rowan Williams’s new book on Dostoyevsky, which is one of the best books I’ve read for a while.
Received P.D. James’ latest for Christmas, The Private Patient. I got 2 pages in and another family member, well, er, has it now. But I hope to get it back and continue it.
I wonder why I always confuse Wendell Berry with Walker Percy? 🙂
Corrected list:
Walker Percy, Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book
Sarah Orne Jewett, The Country of the Pointed Firs
Josef Pieper, Leisure
“Heaven and Hell: my time with the Eagles” by Don Felder
“Power Play: Oil in the Middle East” by Leonard Mosely
“The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an ordinary radical” by Shane Claiborne
Thomas F. Torrance. Incarnation: The Person and Life of Christ. InterVarsity, 2008.
Alister E. McGrath. The Open Secret: A New Vision for Natural Theology. Blackwell, 2008.
William T. Cavanaugh. Being Consumed: Economics and Christian Desire. Eerdmans, 2008.
William J. Abraham. Canon and Criterion in Christian Theology. Oxford U Press, 1998.
Ernle Bradford. Thermopylae: The Battle For the West. DeCapo, 1980.
Steven Mithen. After the Ice: A Global Human History: 20,000 – 5000 BC. Harvard University Press, 2003.
T. H. White. The Sword in the Stone. 1938, 1993.
Reading Jeremiah – wow, could that guy write a cracker of a sentence!
Also “Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from all the Scriptures” by Dennis E. Johnson. Got it for Christmas.
And “The Private Patient” by P D James.
Sigh . . I wish I hadn’t read Dorothy Sayers so that I could read all the Peter Wimsey novels for the first time all over again!
Its very hot here in Oz.
Very interesting lists – I’ve got to say, Passionate Parson, that _Blind Side_ by Michael Lewis was one of the most thought-provoking books I read last year. Who thought one could say that about a football book? But then, it’s not really, is it? It’s a book about race and money and privilege and education and talent and Christ and redemption. It’s a book I highly recommend.
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
J. K. Rowling. [i]Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.[/i] Scholastic Press, 2003.
Harry S. Stout. [i]Upon the Altar of the Nation: A Moral History of the Civil War.[/i] Viking, 2006.
Diarmaid MacCulloch. [i]The Reformation: A History.[/i] Penguin Books, 2005.
Pope Benedict XVI. [i]Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to the Transfiguration.[/i] Doubleday, 2007.
All of Vince Flynn’s books.
Term Limits, Transfer of Power, The Third Option, Separation of Power, Executive Power, Memorial Day, Consent to Kill, Act of Treason, Protect and Defend and finally, Extreme Measures.
Better than the Koran…
Oh, I didn’t know PD James had a new novel out! Cool. That will go on my shopping list for sure! Is from Oz, I know how you feel about Dorothy Sayers. I too wish I hadn’t read them all so there was still a “first time.” But I love rereading them — especially the novels which also feature Harriet Vane. They STILL keep me laughing outloud at some of the dialogue…, not too many books you can say that about after 3 or 4 reads.
Kendall, I must admit I was glad to see you mention PD James. I was feeling decidely unspiritual compared to most of the commenters here given my focus on mostly fiction books in my earlier comment 😉
PD James is one of my all time favorite authors. Her Devices and Desires is one of the best mysteries of all time, I think, not least because of its Prayer Book inspired-title and how that theme weaves into the plot.
I’m reading “American Lion….Andrew Jackson in the White House,” by Jon Meacham, and published by Random House, have just finished reading “John Adams,” by David McCullough, and “Alexander Hamilton,” by Ron Chernow.
Just finished:
[i]One for the Money[/i] by Janet Evanovich
[i]Maisie Dobbs[/i] by Jacqueline Winspear
In the middle of (Christmas presents):
[i]Little Brother[/i] by Cory Doctorow
[[i]Tree and Leaf[/i] by J.R.R. Tolkien (re-reading new HB copy)
[i]The DC Comics Encyclopedia[/i] (catching up on the storylines since I quit buying comics in 2004 at age 51)
[i]American Buffalo[/i] by Steven Rinella
[i]The Private Patient[/i] by P.D. James
Most of the way through “Vanity Fair.” Nothing like Victorian soap opera for an extended good read. Next, P.D. James’ “Shroud for a Nightingale,” which for some reason I’ve never read. I’d like to read the new one; we’ll see when it appears in Egyptian stores. My daughters brought “Liberal Fascism” by Jonah Goldberg. Looking forward to that; I have a good friend who admires many of the early progressives and loves to argue.
I am reading The Protestant Reformation 1517-1559 by Lewis Spitz and The Conservative Reformation and Its Theology by Charles Porterfield Krauth.
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” by Mohsin Hamid
“The Chopin Manuscript” – Various authors
“Innocent Traitor”, by Allison Weir
The best book I have read this year is “The Looming Tower”, by Lawrence Wright, it is not a book I would normally read but our book club had it on the reading list and I was very impressed with the author’s research into the religious motives and history of those who caused 9/11.
The Great War For Civilization by Robert Fisk (bedtime)
Neo-Liberal Genetics: The myths and moral tales of evolutionary psychology, Susan McKinnon (around dinner)
Undergoing God, by James Alison (before writing the sermon)
Here if you Need Me, Kate Braestrup (before writing anything else)
The Neighbor, Zizek, Santner, Reinhard
Your Money or Your Life, Robin and Dominguez
Death of the Church, Regele (for my doctoral thesis)
[i]Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Pope John Paul II[/i], compiled by John V. Kruse
[i]An Introduction to the New Testament[/i], Raymond E. Brown
[i]The Oswald Chambers Daily Devotional Bible[/i]
[i]Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows[/i], J. K. Rowling
“The Ezekiel Option” by Joel C. Rosenberg
“In the Presence of My Enemies” by Gracia Burnham
[i] My Life with the Saints [/i] by James Martin, SJ, which led me back to [i] The Seven Storey Mountain [/i] by Thomas Merton, which I’ve owned but not looked at for many years. I’ve especially liked Martin’s book because he interweaves the lives of particular saints with his own life story and the influence these saints (not all of which have been canonized — he includes Pope John XXIII) have had on him.
Just Finished:
THe Shack (recommend)
The Purpose of Christmas (light, but good)
Waiter Rant (actually, I couldn’t bear to finish it)
Currently reading:
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (the jury is still out)
Christianity Today (the new issue arrived today – yay!)
Kendall,
Why not ask your readers to opine on the best books they read in 2008?
Let’s see….
“The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916” by Alistair Horne
“Important Documents of the Christian Church” (Unknown) a Golden Book circa 1940 I found with English translations of tons of early church documents and letters done by Oxford on one of my book-hunting trips (my wife “antiques”, I “antique books”). Marvelous!
“Quo Vaditas: The State of Churches in Northern Europe” by John Broadhurst (a gift of the delightful Dr. William Tighe)
Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers is fascinating.
#10 – Monksgate – thanks! What a great reminder about Lord Peter Wimsey. I’ve decided to read (and in cases reread) Dorothy Sayers’ series this year, and have already been to the library and gotten out the first four Wimsey books!