VT Christian Reading Challenge discussion

Hi All! I'm trying to set up my stack for January and would love your thoughts about a few categories. Does anyone have a suggestion for any of these?

_ A book about a current issue
_ A book about theology
_ A book published in 2024

Thanks!

For published in 2024, I'm thinking about reading No One Can Know (a thriller) or The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship.

I want to find a book talking about electoral college as a Current Issue book with the election coming up.

I bought a collection of Michael Hieser last year and will read his Angels book some time next year.

Christabelle wrote: "Hi All! I'm trying to set up my stack for January and would love your thoughts about a few categories. Does anyone have a suggestion for any of these?

_ A book about a current issue
_ A book about..."

For a book about a current issue I'm reading Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

For a book about Theology:
I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth About God
Openness Unhindered: Further Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert on Sexual Identity and Union with Christ

Book published in 2024:
The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond

Does anyone have a recommendation for a book about the reformation that isn't 800 pages and doesn't read like a text book? Thanks!

Edit: I found this on Tim Chillies page - in case anyone else needs a recommendation for this.
The Reformation: How a Monk and a Mallet Changed the World

I am planning to do Why the Reformation Still Matters by Tim Chester and Michael Reeves. Two years ago, I enjoyed The Reformation for Armchair Theologians by Glenn S Sunshine.... I did not look at the author's name until now but it was short and good overview.

_ A book used as a seminary textbook
_ A book about productivity or time management
_ A photo essay book

Not even sure where to look for these. Not that I'll ever get to them, but... Ideas are always good.

Book used as a Seminary Textbook- If you do not know someone who is in the process or recently went through the process, try the list on GoodReads called Top 50 Seminary Books (goodreads.com/list/show/19833.Top_50_...). Yes there is now 112 books on the list.

Book about productivity or time management- I searched Hoopla using the terms and found something that looked interesting.

Ian wrote: "Book used as a Seminary Textbook- If you do not know someone who is in the process or recently went through the process, try the list on GoodReads called Top 50 Seminary Books (goodreads.com/list/s..."

Thank you!

Getting Things Done by David Allen is my favorite productivity book. I’ve also read several of Laura Vanderkam’s books and liked them. Do More Better by Tim Challies was another good one.

Photo essay books:
National Geographic Dawn to Dark Photographs: The Magic of Light
You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes

I'm reading a productivity book for pastors! It is Make or Break Your Church in 365 Days: A Daily Guide for Leading Effective Change, by Paul D. Borden. It could also fit for some of the other prompts, like "a book about preaching." The Puritan book I'm reading right now is about preaching too - The Art of Prophesying by William Perkins.

Most seminaries maintain a booklist for their courses on their website. Some are easier to explore than others. Westminster Books is one of my favorites to peruse. :)

I’m looking to sprinkle in so more cozy/fun reads. Anyone have any suggestions? Also, any favorites? Things you like to reread? Thanks!

One of my favourites to reread is the Mitford series by Jan Karon. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series is also something I'll reach for when I want something that doesn't tax my brain. And if you enjoy cozy mystery, the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop series by Vicki Delany fits the bill.

Thanks!