Okay, this is divided into three sections. First, “Currently Reading“. Second, “”Will be Reading” and finally, “Finished Reading“. The “Finished Reading” section includes my reviews. The bold type indicates obviousness.
1. Currently Reading:
A Brief History of Everything, Ken Wilber- No really. The title about covers it. The whole book is in Q&A form- easy to understand given the level(s) of material.
Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazi- I though my friend Matt recommended this book- turns out he didn’t recommend it because he hasn’t read it. Why did i think he had read it?
House of Leaves, Mark Z. Danielewski- Comes as a recommend from Reed Arvin himself. ‘Nuf said.
This I Believe, Jay Allison & Dan Gediman- Selections, old and new, from the seminal series by NPR.
2. Will Be Reading: Next up, the list of books I’d like to read this year. If you have comments on these books, that would be great!
Origin of Species, Chuck Darwin- Have read the preface and am impressed with his humility and attention to detail. His definition of Natural processes was eye-opening. Do you know what Darwin’s def. of Natural Selection is? Its old and does feel like you’re reading someone describing a flat earth.
Holy Curiousity, Winn Collier- Given to us by the Kalbaughs, written by their friend. That is all i know so far. Published by Baker Book House. I wonder if i still have any Baker’s Dozen cards around…?
Angels, Michel Serres- Haven’t actually found this book in stores yet- am hoping i can read it in english as my french is not up to speed for that kind of reading. Actually, Le Petit Prince is the apocalypse of my ignorance.
The Reason for God, Tim Keller- I’m not generally into the apologetic thing, (i’m miles better at supplying people with reasons why they shouldn’t be a christian) but Tim comes highly recommended.
The Number, Lee Eisenberg- This is the natural follow-up to Dave Ramsey’s TMM- which left us feeling a little, “Well, now what?” The Number is the ‘now what’.
Blink, Malcolm Gladwell- Have heard that Tipping Point may be the only Gladwell book worth the read, but am willing to give it a go. Makes me want to check Outliers as well. Update:this is now also a recommend from Reed. Alrighty.
Winning with People, John Maxwell- ???
Simple Church,
3. Finished Reading:
Rabbi Paul, Bruce Chilton- The intellectual biography that reads like a choose-your-own-bible-adventure novel. I keep going back to scripture with, “Seriously? That’s in the Bible?” Yep. Read my review here.
Allan Quatermain, H. Rider Haggard- Indiana Jones is everything Quatermain always hoped he’d be. Read my review here.
My Name is Asher Lev, Chaim Potok- Doubly recommended by friends, this is my first Potok. Read my paltry review here.
Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy- Another classic piece of fiction i’ve never read. Those plymouth brethren… they’re everywhere!Read the review here!
Jesus Wants to Save Christians, Rob Bell & Don Golden- Does the title need any explanation? Yup. Read the review here!
Six Thinking Hats, Edward DeBono- The classic modern work on the discipline of thinking. You’ve heard of Plato? Socrates? Aristotle? Idiots. Read the review here!
Rabbi Jesus, Bruce Chilton- Bruce’s books are well written, entertaining and ridiculously scholarly without being annoying. Pretty incredible talent there. Read the review soon!
Moonraker and Diamonds are Forever, Ian Fleming- These stories are so darn compelling. I thought they couldn’t get better after the Casino, but they do. Chase scenes are exciting- not for the explosions and crashes, but for the simple range of emotions James goes through during the first ten kilometers of the chase.
Boundaries, Cloud and Townsend- Interpersonal psychology. Healthy understanding of relational and personal responsibility. Read the review here!
The Name of the Rose, Umberto Eco- Eco’s first novel is beautiful Read the review here!
EQ 2.0, Bradberry & Greaves- For the perfect follow up to Boundaries, or vice versa, read my review here!
Sex God, Rob Bell- This is really about that. Don’t confuse them.
Non-Violent Communication, Marshall Rosenberg- Our friend Logan gave us this book, saying it changed his life, his relationships, his work, and something else. I may review this at some point. It was very good- just lots to take in.
