C.S Lewis Non-Fiction Reader (31 books)

Lewis is perhaps best known for his Narnia novels, but he wrote far more works of non-fiction ranging in subject matter from philosopy and theology to literary criticism.

Which Lewisian works are your favourites, and are there are any you love that are not included here?

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1	Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis 4.37 avg rating — 451,599 ratings score: 1,290, and 13 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 4.27 avg rating — 508,941 ratings score: 1,083, and 11 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis 4.13 avg rating — 72,088 ratings score: 782, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Surprised By Joy by C.S. Lewis 4.06 avg rating — 68,399 ratings score: 683, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis 4.22 avg rating — 93,627 ratings score: 573, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis 4.16 avg rating — 66,820 ratings score: 482, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis 4.12 avg rating — 39,733 ratings score: 475, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Miracles by C.S. Lewis 4.05 avg rating — 20,170 ratings score: 471, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis 4.38 avg rating — 25,543 ratings score: 386, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature by C.S. Lewis 4.28 avg rating — 3,223 ratings score: 384, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Pilgrim's Regress by C.S. Lewis 3.86 avg rating — 10,673 ratings score: 285, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis 4.32 avg rating — 178,790 ratings score: 283, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings by Diana Pavlac Glyer (Goodreads Author) 4.28 avg rating — 1,341 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	An Experiment in Criticism by C.S. Lewis 4.20 avg rating — 3,276 ratings score: 187, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Strengthen Yourself in the Lord: How to Release the Hidden Power of God in Your Life by Bill Johnson 4.49 avg rating — 1,746 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Spirit Filled Words: To Awaken the Sleeping Giant by Jessica Cager (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Reflecting the Eternal: Dante's Divine Comedy in the Novels of C.S. Lewis by Marsha Daigle-Williamson 4.20 avg rating — 20 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Allegory of Love: A Study in Medieval Tradition by C.S. Lewis 4.05 avg rating — 659 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	A Year with C.S. Lewis: Daily Readings from His Classic Works by C.S. Lewis 4.39 avg rating — 2,460 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis 3.93 avg rating — 9,202 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Dreaming With God by Bill Johnson 4.43 avg rating — 1,287 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	George Macdonald by George MacDonald 4.15 avg rating — 1,623 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Face to Face with God: Transform Your Life with His Daily Presence by Bill Johnson 4.49 avg rating — 1,254 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Broadcast Talks by C.S. Lewis 4.21 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Hosting the Presence: Unveiling Heaven's Agenda by Bill Johnson 4.51 avg rating — 1,586 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Beyond Personality by C.S. Lewis 4.27 avg rating — 213 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind: Access to a Life of Miracles by Bill Johnson 4.49 avg rating — 1,885 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Letters to an American Lady by C.S. Lewis 4.11 avg rating — 1,122 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	When Heaven Invades Earth 40 Day Devotional: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles by Bill Johnson 4.61 avg rating — 165 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Momentum: What God Starts, Never Ends by Bill Johnson 4.32 avg rating — 136 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Letters to Children by C.S. Lewis 4.23 avg rating — 2,381 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

31 books · 24 voters · list created July 5th, 2012 by English (votes) .

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message 1: by Kevin (new)

Jul 05, 2012 04:20AM

Sorry Anna, I have not read any of these; I was mainly Tolkien rather than Lewis.

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message 2: by Rosanne (new)

Jul 05, 2012 06:07AM

Another good one to put on here is The Abolition of Man, his essay on education.

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message 3: by English (last edited Jul 05, 2012 10:29AM) (new)

Jul 05, 2012 10:13AM

Kevin wrote: "Sorry Anna, I have not read any of these; I was mainly Tolkien rather than Lewis."

Never read Tolkien myself, but will do so at some point hopefully.

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message 4: by English (last edited Jul 05, 2012 10:26AM) (new)

Jul 05, 2012 10:14AM

Rosanne wrote: "Another good one to put on here is The Abolition of Man, his essay on education."

Yes Rosanne I have heard that one is good, but I only included titles I have read (or am reading in the case of the 'Weight of Glory', but you cab add it to this list by voting for it.

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message 5: by Kevin (new)

Jul 05, 2012 10:26AM

Anna wrote: "Kevin wrote: "Sorry Anna, I have not read any of these; I was mainly Tolkien rather than Lewis."

Hey that's OK."

Always meant to mind; Do you know 'Out of the Silent Planet'?

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message 6: by English (last edited Jul 05, 2012 10:34AM) (new)

Jul 05, 2012 10:34AM

Always meant to mind; Do you know 'Out of the Silent Planet'?"

Yes, it was part of his Cosmic Trilogy but I have not read it. As you can probablty see from the list I am more keen on his theological/philosophical works.

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message 7: by Michelle (new)

Jul 06, 2012 07:36PM

The Screwtape Letters are my personal favorite.

I've also read his sci fi trilogy and liked it as well.

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message 8: by English (new)

Jul 07, 2012 12:11AM

Michelle wrote: "The Screwtape Letters are my personal favorite.

I've also read his sci fi trilogy and liked it as well."

I read the 'letters' several years ago, but I also like 'The Problem of Pain' because of some of Lewis arguments on forgiveness, and really most everything he wrote except 'The Great Divorce'.

I have never read 'The Cosmic trilogy' though.

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message 9: by ⓝⓐⓣⓗⓐⓝⓐⓔⓛ♦Depression Sucks♦ (new)

Jul 22, 2012 09:29PM

Kevin wrote: "Sorry Anna, I have not read any of these;."

Same here.

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message 10: by Robyn (new)

Aug 29, 2014 08:25AM

This list seems to have gone a bit wonky. The Screwtape Letters and Pilgrims Regress are fiction and several of these book aren't by Lewis at all

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message 11: by Robyn (new)

Aug 29, 2014 08:26AM

The Great Divorce is also fiction

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message 12: by English (new)

Jun 17, 2018 01:56PM

Robyn wrote: "This list seems to have gone a bit wonky. The Screwtape Letters and Pilgrims Regress are fiction and several of these book aren't by Lewis at all"

Yes, I've just checked it and I can see that :(
Sadly, I don't know of any way to delete those books, or else I would have done long before now. It looks like the original voter has to do it.

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message 13: by English (new)

Jun 17, 2018 01:56PM

Someone has added a load of books by Bill Johnson, which have nothing to do with Lewis.

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