Reading the World

When I was twelve, I would pray the same prayer every night: Lord, send me adventure.

Following Him has been the greatest adventure of all, and seeing how He weaves plot, character, and conflict has proved to me that He is indeed the “Author and Perfecter” of my faith.

Perhaps that’s why I love books so much. They give little glimpses into the Greatest Story. Here are a few I have loved lately:

George Saunders’s A Swim in a Pond in the Rain might be a niche tome for those who love lite...