Reading Update

As I sat here at my desk I just had this overwhelming feeling that all three people that read this blog were dying to know what I was currently reading. Well, wonder no more! It is time for one of these super exciting posts where I tell you what I am currently reading and what I have recently finished up. Lucky you!

First off, I have to give a shout out to my lovely wife, Christy, for hooking me up with an early birthday present: a shiny new Amazon Kindle. Short review: I love it. Well done, babe.

Recently Completed

Radical, by David Platt 5 out of 5. This is an excellent book that I highly recommend. Nearly everyone that reads this will feel convicted of their lazy version of Christianity, while at the same time be spurred on to make the necessary changes in their attitudes and works.

How to Study the Bible, by John MacArthur 3 out of 5. This book would get a 5 out of 5 if the title had been “Why You Should Study the Bible”. John does an excellent job of arguing for the authority of the Bible and all the issues that surround that. Unfortunately, there were only about 4 pages devoted to how to actually study the Bible in depth, which is sort of what i was looking for. that will teach me to go by titles. I still highly recommend the book for the information it does contain.

All of Grace, by Charles Spurgeon 5 out 5. This was a re-read and it is always, always excellent. Highly recommend, especially if you have never read Spurgeon before.

The Blade Itself (The First Law: Book 1), by Joe Abercrombie 4 out of 5. This is the first book in a fantasy trilogy that was recommended to me by several people. There is more crude language than I usually like in a fantasy setting, but overall it was a fun read and I’m looking forward to seeing the story progress in the next book.

The Call of Cthulhu, by HP Lovecraft 4 out of 5. This is an old Sci-Fi story that I always meant to read but never got around to. I made a point to only read it at night so as to scare myself. Mission accomplished. It isn’t really “scary” as much as creepy. Recommended.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by JK Rowling 5 out of 5. This was my, oh……4th re-read. I wanted to get the book story back in my head so I could get extra angry when the movie comes out in November and and annoy those around me by muttering in a loud voice, “That isn’t how it is in the book!” If you have never read the Harry Potter series you are really missing out. The first three books are kid friendly and warm, but starting with the fourth book it starts getting pretty dark – which is awesome. The darkness of parts of the series make the triumphs that much better. Deathly Hallows is a fitting conclusion to the series. To answer your question: Yes, I did cry. Frequently, in fact.

Currently Reading

Don’t Waste Your Life, by John Piper So far, so good. You can’t really go wrong with John Piper.

Think, by John Piper Two Piper books at once. Deal with it, sucka.

Ecclesiastical History of the English People, by Bede If you don’t know what the Church has already faced from the outside and within how exactly do you plan to recognize when things start repeating themselves?

Love and Respect, by Emerson Eggerichs. Apparently, wives want to feel loved and husbands want to feel respected. Simple, but true, Now, application…

Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, by Loraine Boettner I’ve started this book several times, but this time I will see it through. It is….predestined for me to.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, by Seth Grahame-Smith Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was secretly one of the greatest vampire hunters of all time? This book is exactly what it sounds like: pure awesome. This book is written based on his personal journals that detail his exploits.

Well, that is all for now. Perhaps next month I will have finished these books and can give you some mini-reviews. I know, you can’t wait, right? Let me know in the comments if you have read any of these books. Oh, and we all know you just bought the Lincoln Vampire book before you even finished reading this post. It’s ok. No one here will judge you.

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