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All the books I hope to read in 2012.
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The Screwtape Letters
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The Abolition of Man
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Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis
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Michael Ward (Goodreads Author)
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ESV Study Bible
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The Cost of Discipleship
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Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church
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Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)
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Mere Christianity
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What Are People For?
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Depression: A Stubborn Darkness–Light for the Path
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The Practice of the Presence of God
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The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
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Knowing God
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Ten Myths About Calvinism: Recovering the Breadth of the Reformed Tradition
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The Holiness of God
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The Collected Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
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God's Philosophers: How the Medieval World Laid the Foundations of Modern Science
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James Hannam (Goodreads Author)
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The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science
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The Tree: A Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live & Why They Matter
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Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture
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3.68 avg rating — 193 ratings
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A Christmas Carol
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The Normal Christian Life
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Hannah's Child: A Theologian's Memoir
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Why Orwell Matters
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Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist
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John Piper (Goodreads Author)
4.18 avg rating — 46,734 ratings
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Matthew
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Pornland: How Porn Has Hijacked Our Sexuality
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Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle
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No Country for Old Men
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4.17 avg rating — 239,599 ratings
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The Book of the Dun Cow (Chauntecleer the Rooster, #1)
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My Only Comfort: Death, Deliverance, and Discipleship in the Music of Bach (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies) (The Calvin ... Christian Worship Liturgical Studies
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4.27 avg rating — 26 ratings
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The Four: A Survey of the Gospels
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Basic Christianity
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The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine
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The Great Giveaway: Reclaiming the Mission of the Church from Big Business, Parachurch Organizations, Psychotherapy, Consumer Capitalism, and Other Modern Maladies
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Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
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Hidden Jewel (Heartfire, #1)
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Jennifer Strong (Goodreads Author)
4.82 avg rating — 22 ratings
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Washed and Waiting: Reflections on Christian Faithfulness and Homosexuality
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4.23 avg rating — 2,771 ratings
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Sundays at Tiffany's
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James Patterson (Goodreads Author)
3.77 avg rating — 72,599 ratings
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The thank you economy
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Gary Vaynerchuk (Goodreads Author)
3.84 avg rating — 13,178 ratings
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Ogniem i mieczem (Trylogia, #1)
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4.06 avg rating — 6,649 ratings
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The Invisible Ones
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What Matters?: Economics for a Renewed Commonwealth
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Naturalist
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My Spiritual Journey: A Riveting Life Story and Intimate Portrait of the Dalai Lama, Exploring Tibetan Buddhism, Meditation, and the Quest for a Richer Spiritual Life
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3.98 avg rating — 2,842 ratings
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The Faith of Barack Obama
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3.47 avg rating — 209 ratings
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Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters
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Barack Obama (Goodreads Author)
4.25 avg rating — 7,529 ratings
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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
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Barack Obama (Goodreads Author)
3.84 avg rating — 169,093 ratings
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Context: Further Selected Essays on Productivity, Creativity, Parenting, and Politics in the 21st Century
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Cory Doctorow (Goodreads Author)
3.66 avg rating — 369 ratings
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Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More
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Randy Alcorn (Goodreads Author)
4.27 avg rating — 1,951 ratings
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Jesus: A Biography, from a Believer
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The Martian Chronicles
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Unequal Protection: The Rise of Corporate Dominance and the Theft of Human Rights
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A Primer on Postmodernism
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The Art of Happiness
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Living Simply with Children: A Voluntary Simplicity Guide for Moms, Dads, and Kids Who Want to Reclaim the Bliss of Childhood and the Joy of Parenting
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3.57 avg rating — 394 ratings
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Deep Economy: The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future
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Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer
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Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ... and It's All Small Stuff: Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things From Taking Over Your Life
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Griftopia: Bubble Machines, Vampire Squids, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America
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Sidewalks in the Kingdom: New Urbanism and the Christian Faith
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The Drug of the New Millennium - The Brain Science Behind Internet Pornography Use
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Pornography: Slaying the Dragon
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Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain
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Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
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Kind Of Blue: The Making Of The Miles Davis Masterpiece
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From Sea to Shining Sea
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Letters to a Young Contrarian
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The Re-enchantment of Everyday Life
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Full Catastrophe Living
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Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
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The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule
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The Bilingual Edge: Why, When, and How to Teach Your Child a Second Language
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Renegade: The Making of a President
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Obama's Wars
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The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
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The Art of Loving
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Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
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Less Is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, a Caring Economy and Lasting Happiness
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Your Money or Your Life
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The Book of Lost Things (The Book of Lost Things, #1)
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It
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The Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection
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Thoughts for Young Men
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The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction
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Truth & Power: The Place of Scripture in the Christian Life
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Keep in Step with the Spirit: Finding Fullness in Our Walk with God
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Beauty Will Save the World: Recovering the Human in an Ideological Age
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Gregory Wolfe (Goodreads Author)
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My Life for Yours: A Walk through the Christian Home
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Douglas Wilson (Goodreads Author)
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Angels in the Architecture: A Protestant Vision for Middle Earth
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The Art of Divine Contentment
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The Extra 2%: How Wall Street Strategies Took a Major League Baseball Team from Worst to First
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The Narnian: The Life and Imagination of C.S. Lewis
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Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World
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Just Do Something
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Kevin DeYoung (Goodreads Author)
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Letters to a Young Calvinist: An Invitation to the Reformed Tradition
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James K.A. Smith (Goodreads Author)
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John Calvin: Man of the Millennium
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Wendell Berry and Religion: Heaven's Earthly Life
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The Collected Poems, 1957-1982
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the home run kings: babe ruth, henry aaron
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Jan 11, 2012 09:59AM
Nice list Steve!
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Man, these are some great books and some great authors. I wish I could remember how to read!
Alas, Trice, it did not go very well I am sorry to report. The last couple of years have been tragic for me, and reading has been very difficult. I look at these lists I made with these great books and feel sad that I wasn't able to read and study. But, happily, I must say I am finally in a place where reading is possible and relaxing. I am excited to take up some these books and begin to be active on goodreads again. And, hey, thanks for asking.
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