For the past two years I've participated in the Intentional Christian Reading Challenge at Goodreads. It has been a great way to attack my TBR list, especially of books that have been on my Kindle for way too long. And it has helped me to include a lot more non-fiction in my literary diet. But by trying to fit titles into pre-arranged categories, I haven't always been able to prioritize the best books. So this year I'm just making a list of the 15 books I know I should read because they are solid and nourishing and NOT just because they are stuff I want to clean off my e-reader. Here are the titles I hope to savor in 2019:*
The Reason for God by Tim Keller
The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield
The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis
*Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray
The Christian Mind by Blamires
**Affliction by Edith Schaeffer
The Life-Giving Home by Sally Clarkson
The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers
The Radical Wesley by Howard Synder
A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life by William Law (1686-1781)
One asterisk means it was free for Kindle at the time of this writing; two asterisks mean it's free for Kindle Unlimited users.
In addition I'll be doing Carol's "Christian Greats" challenge. (with some overlap from above)
1) A Book on Early Church History (up to about 500 A.D) - still to be decided, 2) A Book About a Prominent Christian - Radical Wesley, 3) A Christian Allegory -
Do you have any Christian classics you want to read or re-read this year?
Blessings,
3 comments:
I just had to answer your question, I am currently trying to read Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis I hope I can stick with it. Some people love it and I have always felt so uncomfortable by it. I like all of the books you are going to read this year.
I have What's Wrong With The World high up on my TBR list. Josephine Tey too! You look like you have a wonderful reading year ahead. All the best with your challenges!!
I knew you’d choose some good ones 🙂 Btw, I ordered a copy of The Dean’s Watch on your recommendation.
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