Bryan's Challenge List for 2015

[Bryan]

Last year, in 2014, I read 68 nonfiction books and approximately 26 novels.
Total: 94 books.

This year my goal is 2 books a week. 104 books!

[Bryan]

1) The First Christmas by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan

[Bryan]

2) Flashback by Dan Simmons
3) Sand Omnibus by Hugh Howey
4) Legend by Marie Lu

[Bryan]

5) Raylan by Elmore Leonard
6) Kenobi by John Jackson Miller
7) Existential Musings by Donald Brooks
8) The Last Jedi by Michael Reaves
9) Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard
10) Riding the Rap by Elmore Leonard
11) Pronto by Elmore Leonard
12) Crucible by Troy Denning
13) Horns by Joe Hill

[Bryan]

14) Fall to Grace: A Revolution of God, Self & Society by Jay Bakker
15) Holy Silence: The Gift of Quaker Spirituality by J. Brent Bill
16) The Good and Beautiful Community: Following the Spirit, Extending Grace, Demonstrating Love by James Bryan Smith

[Bryan]

17) Star Wars: Scoundrels by Timothy Zahn
18) 30 Days of Night by Tim LebbonTim Lebbon
19) House of Cards by Michael Dobbs

[Bryan]

20) Freedom from Your Inner Critic: A Self-Therapy Approach by Jay Earley and Bonnie J. Weiss
21) 201 Ways to Deal with Difficult People by Alan Axelrod
22) 201 Ways to Manage Your Time Better by Alan Axelrod
23) 201 Ways to Say No Effectively and Gracefully by Alan Axelrod
24) 365 Ways to Connect with Your Kids: No Matter What Their Age by Charlene Ann Baumbich

[Bryan]

25) The Face by Dean Koontz
26) Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin
27) Prodigy by Marie Lu
28) The Third Kingdom by Terry Goodkind

[Bryan]

29) Departure by A.G. Riddle
30) The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career by Reid Hoffman
31) Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

[Bryan]

32) Inheritance by Christopher Paolini
33) Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson
34) Red Moon by Benjamin Percy
35) Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
36) Missing You by Harlan Coben
37) The Stranger by Harlan Coben
38) Six Years by Harlan Coben

[Bryan]

39) A Lasting Promise: A Christian Guide to Fighting for Your Marriage by Scott M. Stanley
40) Family Therapy: An Overview by Herbert Goldenberg
41) Theory-Based Treatment Planning for Marriage and Family Therapists: Integrating Theory and Practice by Diane R. Gehart

[Andrew]

Do you write reviews?

[Bryan]

Andrew wrote: "Do you write reviews?"

Hi Andrew. I typically do not take the time to write reviews on Goodreads. But I do occasionally, especially if I think the review could be very helpful to others (particularly if the book has not been reviewed yet).

Is there a reason you ask?

[Andrew]

Some of the books you have read look interesting so I was wondering if I should subscribe to your reviews. Also I'm trying to stir up more conversation in this group.

[Bryan]

42) Tell No One by Harlan Coben
43) The Community of the King by Howard A. Snyder

[Bryan]

Bryan wrote: "Andrew wrote: "Do you write reviews?"

Hi Andrew. I typically do not take the time to write reviews on Goodreads. But I do occasionally, especially if I think the review could be very helpful to ot..."

Well I don't have any reviews really. I mostly use Goodreads to keep track of what I have read!

[Bryan]

44) Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by Robert C. Schnase
45) Get Their Name: Grow Your Church by Building New Relationships by Bob Farr, Doug Anderson, Kay Kotan
46) Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples by Thom S. Rainer, Eric Geiger
47) Taking Your Church to the Next Level: What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Gary L. McIntosh

[Bryan]

48) Psalms: A Guide to Studying the Psalter by W.H. Bellinger Jr.

[Bryan]

49) Finders Keepers by Stephen King
50) Stay Close by Harlan Coben
51) The Ruins by Scott B. Smith
52) Making a Good Move by Michael J. Coyner
53) The Maze Runner by James Dashner
54) The Scorch Trials by James Dashner
55) The Association by Bentley Little
56) Town by Bentley Little

[Bryan]

57) Miracle Cure by Harlan Coben
58) Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
59) The Death Cure by James Dashner

[Bryan]

60) Becoming Nehemiah: Leading with Significance by David L. McKenna
61) Nehemiah: Overcoming Challenges by Bill Hybels
62) Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Personal Vision by Andy Stanley
63) Ezra-Nehemiah: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching by Mark A. Throntveit

[Bryan]

64) Thirty Questions : A Short Catechism on the Christian Faith by Timothy C. Tennent
65) This We Believe : Meditations on the Apostles' Creed by Timothy C. Tennent
66) Ten Words, Two Signs, One Prayer: Core Practices of the Christian Faith by Timothy C. Tennent
67) Pastoring the Pastor by Tim Cooper
68) Sent: Delivering the Gift of Hope at Christmas by Jorge Acevedo
69) Champion by Marie Lu
70) The Kill Order by James Dashner
71) Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
72) No Second Chance by Harlan Coben
73) The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle

[Bryan]

Looks like my total for 2015 is 30 nonfiction and 43 fiction. Not even close to my goal, but here's to 2016!

[Tiffany, Administrator]

Bryan wrote: "Looks like my total for 2015 is 30 nonfiction and 43 fiction. Not even close to my goal, but here's to 2016!"

Indeed! Here's to good reading in 2016!

(And really, the numbers game is just that: a game. The important thing is that you enjoy what you're reading!)