2015 was a year for the books. No really. I read a ton of books. This past year, I had a goal to read 70 books. That’s a lot, more than one a week. I knew some of it would be in spurts – on vacation I average one a day, while during busy work… Read More Top five nonfiction reads of 2015
You guys. YOU GUYS. Earlier this year, I read a really great book about calling and life and following Jesus, and you should all go read it. I work with college students, am married to a law student, and find myself squarely in young adulthood, so I am constantly having conversations with others about calling,… Read More Book review: Work, Play, Love
So, a preface. I don’t read a lot of nonfiction for entertainment. Most of the nonfiction I read is either faith-growing, professionally helpful, or travel books. Therefore it of course feels a bit strange really to choose a top five of those three diverse categories – do I have separate categories for each, or make sure… Read More Top five nonfiction reads of 2014
Name & author: Spiritual Direction, Henri Nouwen Why are you reading this book? I’ll read just about anything by Henri Nouwen. He was a theologian, professor, and counselor, and he’s one of those writers whose words speak straight to my soul. His style is simple but articulate and easily speaks into both emotional and rational aspects… Read More Book Review: Spiritual Direction
Name & author: Julie & Julia, Julie Powell Why are you reading this book? I saw the movie several years ago and enjoyed it, as I tend to do with almost any Meryl Streep movie. I love reading books that movies are based on, but I always prefer to read them after I see the movie (we’ll save a… Read More Book review: Julie & Julia
Name & author: More than Enchanting, by Jo Saxton Why are you reading this book? I got it from InterVarsity Press – every semester, they send staff a couple books they recommend. More than Enchanting is about being a woman, being a leader, and being a Christian. What’s the first line of the first chapter? Do you… Read More Book Review: More than Enchanting