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Goal: #26 books
Progress: 2 books
The Light reader
❤️A book published in 2021 or 2022 Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
❤️A memoir or autobiography Between Heaven and the Real World: My Story
☑️A novel The Spice King
A book by a woman
❤️A book by a man- Beneath a Scarlet Sky
A book published prior to 2000
❤️A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle - God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself: Study Guide Developed by Desiring God
A book with an image of a person on the cover
A book about a current social issue
A book for children or teens
A book about suffering
❤️A book about Christian living - Happiness
☑️ A book of your choice - Windigo Island
The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan
A book recommended by a family member
A book about current issue
A novel that won a prize
A book with more than one author
A book with at least 400 pages
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s
A book that has a name in the title
A book on a bestseller list
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
The Committed Reader
A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
A book by someone you think you could be friends with
A book that won an award
A book about relationships
A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries
A book of poetry
A book based on a true story
A book with a photograph on the cover
A softcover book
A book with 100 pages or less
A book with a two-word title
A devotional book
A novel set in a country that is not your own
A book about art or music
A book of Christian fiction
A book about something fun
A book by a female Christian author
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
A book by a living author 70 or older
A self-improvement book
A book set during a war
A book you own but have never read
A book about euthanasia or abortion
A book about theology
A book about something interesting
A book of your choice
The Obsessed Reader
A book about something that fascinates you
A book about a historic figure or event
A book about public speaking
A book about animals OR geography
A book about sports OR art
A book about marriage OR friendship
A book about parenting OR retirement
A book about adoption/foster care OR singleness
A dystopian novel OR a book of comics
A detective novel OR a war novel
A book about theology OR psychology
A book about a Christian perspective on Islam
A you don't want to read but think you should
A book about business OR generosity
A book about science OR worldview
A book about sin OR revival
A book about the natural world
A book about the local church
A book that challenges your thinking on a topic
A book by a male conference speaker
A book by a woman conference speaker
A book about history
A book by your favorite author
A book you have read before
A book about love
A Christian novel
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
An author’s debut book
A book about a leader
A book about the Bible
A book about a region, country, or city
A book set in a country not your own
A book you think your mom or dad would enjoy
A book by or about a missionary
A book written by a European author
A book about a non-controversial subject
A book about words or language
A book more than 100 years old
A book your pastor recommends
A book written by an author you’ve never read before
A book about something virtuous
A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
A book about spiritual disciplines
A book you have always wanted to read
A book about sports or an athlete
A book with a great cover
A biography, memoir, or autobiography
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
Goal: 52 booksProgress: 0 books
The Light reader
A book published in 2021 or 2022
A memoir or autobiography
A novel
A book by a woman
A book by a man
A book published prior to 2000
A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle
A book with an image of a person on the cover
A book about a current social issue
A book for children or teens
A book about suffering
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan
A book recommended by a family member
A book about current issue
A novel that won a prize
A book with more than one author
A book with at least 400 pages
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s
A book that has a name in the title
A book on a bestseller list
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
The Committed Reader
A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
A book by someone you think you could be friends with
A book that won an award
A book about relationships
A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries
A book of poetry
A book based on a true story
A book with a photograph on the cover
A softcover book
A book with 100 pages or less
A book with a two-word title
A devotional book
A novel set in a country that is not your own
A book about art or music
A book of Christian fiction
A book about something fun
A book by a female Christian author
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
A book by a living author 70 or older
A self-improvement book
A book set during a war
A book you own but have never read
A book about euthanasia or abortion
A book about theology
A book about something interesting
A book of your choice
� - this means I'm currently reading it� - this means I finished reading the book
Progress: 104/104
The Light Reader
� 1. A book published in 2021 or 2022 - The Children's Blizzard, by Melanie Benjamin - ★★★★�
� 2. A memoir or autobiography - Beautiful Country, by Qian Julie Wang - ★★★★
� 3. A novel - A Redbird Christmas, by Fannie Flagg - ★★★★�
� 4. A book by a woman - The Quilter's Apprentice, by Jennifer Chiaverini - ★★★★
� 5. A book by a man - A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis - ★★★★�
� 6. A book published prior to 2000 - Mountain Born, by Elizabeth Yates - ★★★★�
� 7. A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle - By Canoe and Dog Train: The Adventures of Sharing the Gospel With the Canadian Indians, by Egerton Ryerson Young - ★★★★�
� 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover - Fever 1793, by Laurie Halse Anderson - ★★★★
� 9. A book about a current social issue - Hobos, Hustlers, and Backsliders: Homeless in San Francisco, by Teresa Gowan - ★★★★
� 10. A book for children or teens - Miss Hickory, by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey - ★★�
� 11. A book about suffering - Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl - ★★★★�
� 12. A book about Christian living - Adventures in Prayer, by Catherine Marshall - ★★★★�
� 13. A book of your choice - The Secret Keeper, by Kate Morton - ★★★★�
The Avid Reader
� 14. A book written by a Puritan - The Sovereignty and Goodness of God: Being a Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson, by Mary Rowlandson - ★★★★�
� 15. A book recommended by a family member - Driving Miss Norma, by Tim Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle - ★★★★�
� 16. A book about a current issue - The Fence My Father Built, by Linda S. Clare - ★★★★� - The issue is preservation of Native American cultural sites and artifacts.
� 17. A novel that won a prize - The Last Cuentista, by Donna Barba Higuera - ★★★★� - Winner of the 2022 Newbery Medal.
� 18. A book with more than one author - The Year We Disappeared, by Cylin Busby and John Busby
� 19. A book with at least 400 pages - The Lady's Mine, by Francine Rivers - ★★★★�
� 20. A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s - A Daily Rate, by Grace Livingston Hill - ★★★★�
� 21. A book that has a name in the title - The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg, by Rodman Philbrick - 2010 Newbery Honor Book - ★★★★
� 22. A book on a bestseller list - Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, by Dane C. Ortlund - ★★★★�
� 23. A book about a book of the Bible - The Book of Romans Bible Study Journal, by Darlene Schacht - ★★�
� 24. A book about theology - Theology Simplified: The 8 Foundational Truths of Your Glorious Redemption, by Bob Yandian - ★★★★
� 25. A book about Christian living - Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted, by Gretchen Ronnevik - ★★★★�
� 26. A book of your choice - Finding Lady Enderly, by Joanna Davidson Politano - ★★�
The Committed Reader
� 27. A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with - A Quaker Book of Wisdom, by Robert Lawrence Smith - ★★★★
� 28. A book by someone you think you could be friends with - Nine Coaches Waiting, by Mary Stewart - ★★★★�
� 29. A book that won an award - The Crystal Cave, by Mary Stewart - 1st book of the Arthurian Saga - 1971 winner of the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award - ★★★★
� 30. A book about relationships - Somebody Someday: A Journey of Homelessness, Faith, and Friendship, by Joye Holmes - ★★�
� 31. A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries - Evelina, by Frances Burney - ★★★★
� 32. A book of poetry - Stanyan Street and Other Sorrows, by Rod McKuen - ★★�
� 33. A book based on a true story � Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus, 2011 Newbery Honor Book - ★★★★�
� 34. A book with a photograph on the cover - American Familia: A Memoir of Perseverance, by David A. Morales - ★★★★�
� 35. A softcover book - The Shirley Letters, by Dame Shirley aka. Louise Amelia Knapp Smith Clappe - ★★★★�
� 36. A book with 100 pages or less - Rejection: Healing a Wounded Heart, by June Hunt - ★★�
� 37. A book with a two-word title - Good Grief, by Granger E. Westberg - ★★�
� 38. A devotional book - The Bumps are What You Climb On: Encouragement for Difficult Days by Warren Wiersbe - ★★★★
� 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own - The Island of Sea Women, by Lisa See - ★★
� 40. A book about art or music - Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, by Madeleine L'Engle - ★★�
� 41. A book of Christian fiction - Where the Road Bends, by Rachel Fordham - ★★★★�
� 42. A book about something fun - Art Before Breakfast: A Zillion Ways to be More Creative No Matter How Busy You Are, by Danny Gregory - ★★★★�
� 43. A book by a female Christian author - Under the Tulip Tree, by Michelle Shocklee - ★★★★�
� 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse - Fire By Night, by Lynn Austin - ★★★★�
� 45. A book by a living author 70 or older - The High Sierra: A Love Story, by Kim Stanley Robinson - ★★★★�
� 46. A self-improvement book - Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic, by Lisa Congdon - ★★★★
� 47. A book set during a war - All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Maria Remarque - ★★�
� 48. A book you own but have never read - Sadie, by Courtney Summers - ★★★★�
� 49. A book about euthanasia or abortion - Me Before You, by JoJo Moyes - ★★★★
� 50. A book about theology - The Cost of Discipleship, by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - ★★★★�
� 51. A book about something interesting - The Sea Glass Sisters and The Tidewater Sisters, by Lisa Wingate - ★★★★�
� 52. A book of your choice - Thunder On the Right, by Mary Stewart - ★★★★�
The Obsessed Reader
� 53. A book about something that fascinates you - Last Family Standing, by Jennifer AlLee - ★★★★
� 54. A book about a historic figure or event - American Lightning:: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century, by Howard Blum - ★★★★
� 55. A book about public speaking - An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue, by Quentin J. Schultze - ★★★★
�56. A book about animals OR geography - All Creatures Great and Small, by James Herriot - ★★★★�
� 57. A book about sports OR art - Breath for the Bones by Luci Shaw - �
� 58. A book about marriage OR friendship - Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier - ★★★★�
� 59. A book about parenting OR retirement - Hear No Evil, by Mary L. Hamilton - ★★★★�
� 60. A book about adoption/foster care OR singleness - Dorie: The Girl Nobody Loved - ★★★★�
� 61. A dystopian novel OR a book of comics - A Time to Die, by Nadine Brandes - ★★★★� Christian YA Dystopian
�62. A detective novel OR a war novel - Candle in the Darkness, by Lynn Austin - ★★★★�
� 63. A book about theology OR psychology - Under the Magnolias, by TI Lowe - ★★★★�
� 64. A book about a Christian perspective on Islam - Face to Face With Jesus, by Samaa Habib w/Bodie Thoene - ★★★★�
�65. A book you don’t want to read but think you should - The Shelf Life of Ashes, by Hollis Giammatteo - ★★★★
� 66. A book about business OR generosity - One Simple Act, by Debbie Macomber - ★★★★�
� 67. A book about science OR worldview - Confrontations: A Scientist's Search for Alien Contact, by Jacques Vallee - ★★★★�
� 68. A book about sin OR revival - A Light To My Path, by Lynn Austin - ★★★★�
� 69. A book about the natural world - Shadows on the Klamath: A Woman of the Woods by Louise Wagenknecht - ★★★★�
� 70. A book about the local church - Letter to the American Church, by Eric Metaxas - ★★★★
� 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a topic - Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation, by Erika Krouse - ★★★★�
� 72. A book by a male conference speaker - Holy Transformation, by Chip Ingram - ★★★★�
� 73. A book by a woman conference speaker - A Distant Shore, by Karen Kingsbury - ★★★★
� 74. A book about history - The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West by David McCullough - ★★★★�
� 75. A book by your favorite author - Long Way Home, by Lynn Austin - ★★★★�
� 76. A book you have read before - The Moon Spinners, by Mary Stewart - ★★★★�
� 77. A book about love - The Ivy Tree, by Mary Stewart - ★★★★�
� 78. A Christian novel - Concrete Evidence, by DiAnn Mills - ★★★★
� 79. A book about theology - Crazy Love, by Francis Chan - ★★★★
� 80. A book about Christian living - The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, by Sara Brunsvold - ★★★★�
� 81. A book of your choice - Come Down Somewhere, by Jennifer L. Wright - ★★★★�
� 82. An author’s debut book - Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart - ★★★★�
� 83. A book about a leader - Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery, by Eric Metaxas -★★★★�
� 84. A book about the Bible - How to Study Your Bible: Discover the Life-Changing Approach to God's Word, by Kay Arthur, David Arthur, and Pete De Lacy - ★★�
� 85. A book about a region, country, or city - California: An American History, by John Mack Faragher - ★★★★�
� 86. A book set in a country not your own - Wildfire At Midnight, by Mary Stewart (Scotland) - ★★★★
� 87. A book you think your mom or dad would enjoy - My Brother Michael, by Mary Stewart (Mom would have enjoyed.) - ★★★★
� 88. A book by or about a missionary - Through Gates of Splendor, by Elisabeth Elliot - ★★★★�
� 89. A book written by an European author - Britt Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Backman - ★★★★�
� 90. A book about a non-controversial subject - Art Matters, by Neil Gaiman - ★★�
� 91. A book about words or language - Things We Didn't Say, by Amy Lynn Green - ★★★★�
� 92. A book more than 100 years old - San Francisco During the Eventful Days of April 1906, by James Burgess Stetson - ★★★★�
� 93. A book your pastor recommends - A Tale of Three Kings, by Gene Edwards - ★★�
� 94. A book written by an author you’ve never read before - Bookseller's Promise, by Beth Wiseman - ★★★★�
� 95. A book about something virtuous - Keep Going, by Austin Kleon - ★★★★� (art perseverance)
�96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere - The Prayer Box, by Lisa Wingate - ★★★★�
� 97. A book about spiritual disciplines - The Hour That Changes the World, by Dick Eastman - ★★★★
� 98. A book you have always wanted to read - Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, by Kate Douglas Wiggins - ★★★★
� 99. A book about sports or an athlete - The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown - ★★★★�
� 100. A book with a great cover - A Castaway in Cornwall, by Julie Klassen -★★�
� 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography - Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases, by Paul Holes - ★★★★
� 102. A book about theology - The Screwtape Letters, by CS Lewis - ★★★★
� 103. A book about Christian living - From Recliner to Revival, by Beverly Albrecht - ★★★★�
� 104. A book of your choice - The Circus at the Edge of the Sea, by Lori R. Snyder - ★★
I forgot my commitment. Obsessed (104/104)Light
1 Book for children or teens The Wizard of Once Cressida Cowell
2 Memoir or Autobiography Trejo Danny Trejo
3 Novel Vienna Prelude Bodie Thoene
4 Book by a woman The Hallowed Hunt Lois McMaster Bujold
5 Book by a man The Philosophical Strangler Eric Flint
6 Book published prior to 2000 The Outlanders David B Coe
7 Book with the word Gospel in the title or subtitle A Gospel of Hope Walter Brueggemann
8 Book with Image of a person on the Cover Mrs Dalloway Virginia Woolf
9 Book about a current social issue Murderville Ashley Antoinette
10 Book Published in 2021 or 2022 Sword and Planet Christopher Ruocchio
11 Book about suffering The Problem of Pain C S Lewis
12 Book about Christian Living #0 The Weary World Rejoices Melissa Kruger
13 Book of Your Choice #0 From a Drood to a Kill Simon R Green
Avid
14 Book written by a Puritan Select Sermons from Jonathan Edwards Jonathan Edwards
15 Book recommended by a family member The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern
16 Book about a current issue The Kremlin Conspiracy Joel C Roseberg
17 Novel that won a prize Premeditated Myrtle Elizabeth C Bunce
18 Book with more than 1 author 1634: The Rams Rebellion Eric Flint
19 Book with at least 400 pages The Warded Man Peter V Brett
20 Book by an author who was alive in the 1800s The Clock Struck One Fergus Hume
21 Book that has a name in the title Children of Amarid David B Coe
22 Book on a best seller list Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan
23 Book about a book in the Bible Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke J C Ryle
24 Book about Theology #1 Cold Case Christianity J Warner Wallace
25 Book about Christian Living #1 It's Personal Reggie Joiner
26 Book of Your Choice #1 Dr DOA Simon R Green
Committed
27 Book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with Yesterday is History Kosoko Jackson
28 Book by someone you think you could be friends with Black Powder War Naomi Novik
29 Book that won an award Paladin of Souls Lious McMaster Bujold
30 Book about relationships Male vs Man Dondre Whitfield
31 Book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries The Last Man Mary Shelley
32 Book of poetry The Works of Anne Bradstreet Anne Bradstreet
33 Book based on a true story Heart of a Samurai Margi Preus
34 Book with a photograph on the cover Killing of the Rising Sun Bill O'Reilly
35 Softcover book The Two Space War Dave Grossman
36 Book with 100 pages or less Stone and Steel Eboni Dunbar
37 Book with 2 word Title War Hawk James Rollins
38 Devotional Book 100 Days of Thanks Thomas Press
39 Novel set in a country that is not your own Here We Are Graham Swift
40 Book about art or music Born to Run Bruce Springsteen
41 Book of Christian fiction Tainted Morgan L Busse
42 Book about something fun Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide Rashad Jennings
43 Book by a female Christian author Tidewater Inn Colleen Coble
44 Book whose title comes from a Bible verse Parable of the Sower Octavia E Bulter
45 Book by a living author 70 or older 1634: Barvarian Crisis Eric Flint
46 Self-Improvement book No Excuse Brian Tracy
47 Book set during a war Beauty Among Ruins J'nell Ciesielski
48 Book you own but have never read RIM Alexander Besher
49 Book about euthanasia or abortion The Handbook for Post-Roe America Robin Marty
50 Book about Theology #2 The Bondage of Will Martin Luther
51 Book about Christian Living #2 Adam Loves Eve First Fruits of Zion
52 Book of your Choice #2 Moonbreaker Simon R Green
Obsessed
53 Book about something that fascinates you Arcade and the Triple T Token Rashad Jennings
54 Book about a historic figure or event Bunker Hill Nathaniel Philbrick
55 Book about public speaking Well Said Darlene Price
56 Book about animals OR geography Walk the Amazon Ed Stafford
57 Book about sports OR art What Painting Is James Elkins
58 Book about marriage OR friendship For Men Only Jeff Feldhahn
59 Book about parenting OR retirement ADHD Mark Wolraich
60 Book about adoption/foster care OR singleness It's OK to be Single Gary Collins
61 Dystopian novel OR book of comics The Mystery of Moon Tower Francesco Sedita
62 Detective novel OR war novel Murder on the Links Agatha Cristie
63 Book about theology OR psychology The Gammar of God Aviya Kushner
64 Book about a Christian perspective on Islam A quick guide to Islam Patrick Sookhdeo
65 Book you do not want to read but think you should Bleak House Charles Dickens
66 Book about business OR generosity A Generous Life David Green
67 Book about science OR worldview The Simulation Hyposthesis Rizawan Virk
68 Book about sin OR revival The Slumber of Christianity Ted Dekker
69 Book about the natural world The Genius of Birds Jennifer Ackerman
70 Book about the local church Church Membership Jonathan Leeman
71 Book that challenges your thinking on a topic Women and CS Lewis Carolyn Curtis
72 Book by a male conference speaker Eyes Wide Open Ted Dekker
73 Book by a woman conference speaker Shoot Like a Girl Mary Jennings Hegar
74 Book about history Pillars of Grace Steven J Lawson
75 Book by your favorite author Property of Lady Faire Simon R Green
76 Book you have read before Phantom Tollbooth Norton Juster
77 Book about love His Needs, Her Needs Willard F. Harley Jr.
78 Christian novel If I Run Terry Blackstock
79 Book about Theology #3 The Case for Christ Lee Strobel
80 Book about Christian Living #3 The Men We Need Brant Hansen
81 Book of Your Choice #3 Night Fall Simon R Green
82 Author's debut book Rosemary and Rue Seanan McGuire
83 Book about a leader Call Sign Chaos Jim Mattis
84 Book about the Bible Bible Jesus Read Philip Yancey
85 Book about a region, country, or city Jewish New York Jeffrey S Gurock
86 Book set in a country not your own Sleepyhead Mark Billingham
87 Book you think your mom or dad would enjoy Florida Roadkill Tim Dorsey
88 Book by or about a missionary Betty Greene Janet Benge
89 Book written by a European author Night Watch Sergei Lukyanenko
90 Book about a non-controverssial subject Regaining the Lost Art of Reading Lyland Ryken
91 Book about words or langauge Glamour Grammar Roy Peter Clark
92 Book more than 100 years old Robinson Crusoe Daniel Defoe
93 Book your pastor recommends Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire Jim Cymbala
94 Book written by an author you've never read before The Three-Body Problem Cixin Liu
95 Book about something virtuous Crazy Love Francis Chan
96 Book you borrow from someone or somewhere God's War Kameron Hurley
97 Book about spiritual disiplines The Enneagram A Christian Prespective Richard Rohr
98 Book you have always wanted to read Enemy Within Marcella Burnard
99 Book about sports or an athlete Bo's Lasting Lessons Bo Schembechler
100 Book with a great cover Honor Among Enemies David Weber
101 Biography, memoir, or autobiography The Reason Lacy Sturm
102 Book about Theology #4 Skeletons in God's Closet Joshua Ryan Butler
103 Book about Christian Living #4 X John Bevere
104 Book of Your Choice #4 Cinder Marisa Meyers
Goal: 52 booksProgress: books
The Light reader
⭐️A book published in 2021 or 2022 The Thief and the Noble
⭐️ A memoir or autobiography By Canoe and Dog Train: The Adventures of Sharing the Gospel with Canadian Indians
⭐️A novel Where Dandelions Bloom
⭐️A book by a woman I Forgive You: Finding Peace and Moving Forward When Life Really Hurts
⭐️ A book by a man The Loveliest Place: The Beauty and Glory of the Church
⭐️A book published prior to 2000
⭐️ A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle Gospel-Centered Teaching: Showing Christ in All the Scripture
⭐️A book with an image of a person on the cover The Red Canary
⭐️ A book about a current social issue American Dirt
_A book for children or teens Who Am I and Why Do I Matter?
⭐️A book about suffering My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church
⭐️A book about Christian living Deep Simplicity: Meditations on Abiding in Christ
⭐️ A book of your choice The Matchmaker's Request
The Avid Reader
⭐️A book written by a Puritan Contentment, Prosperity, and God’s Glory
⭐️ A book recommended by a family member Once Upon a Wardrobe
⭐️ A book about current issue Cultural Counterfeits: Confronting 5 Empty Promises of Our Age and How We Were Made for So Much More
⭐️ A novel that won a prize Crow Lake
⭐️A book with more than one author Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling
⭐️ A book with at least 400 pages Acts
⭐️ A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s Mere Christianity
⭐️A book that has a name in the title Eleanor
⭐️ A book on a bestseller list The Letter from Briarton Park
⭐️ A book about a book of the Bible The Mission of the Triune God: A Theology of Acts
⭐️ A book about theology The Royal Priesthood and the Glory of God
⭐️A book about Christian living Tell Me the Stories of Jesus: The Explosive Power of Jesus' Parables
⭐️A book of your choice Malicious Intent
The Committed Reader
⭐️ A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women
⭐️ A book by someone you think you could be friends with A Hunger for More: Finding Satisfaction in Jesus When the Good Life Doesn't Fill You
⭐️ A book that won an award Winter Garden
⭐️A book about relationships Real: The Surprising Secret to Deeper Relationships
⭐️ A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries Jane Eyre
A book of poetry
⭐️A book based on a true story Under the Cover of Mercy
⭐️A book with a photograph on the cover INLAND!: A Brief Account of AIM Eastern Region: 1970-2020
⭐️ A softcover book Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting
⭐️ A book with 100 pages or less Kept for the Master's use
⭐️ A book with a two-word title The Catch
⭐️A devotional book Set Ablaze: Fanning the Flame of Your Soul and Service: An Expository Study of 2 Timothy
⭐️ A novel set in a country that is not your own The Earl from Eastbend
⭐️ A book about art or music Prelude for a Lord
⭐️ A book of Christian fiction Her Darkest Secret
⭐️ A book about something fun How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking � for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
⭐️ A book by a female Christian author Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
A book by a living author 70 or older
⭐️ A self-improvement book The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done
⭐️ A book set during a war Far Side of the Sea
_ A book you own but have never read Institutes of the Christian Religion, 2 Vols
A book about euthanasia or abortion
⭐️ A book about theology The Cross of Christ
⭐️ A book about something interesting Old Made New: A Guide to the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
⭐️ A book of your choice Among the Poppies
The Obsessed Reader
A book about something that fascinates you
⭐️A book about a historic figure or event The Doctor's Lady
A book about public speaking
A book about animals OR geography
A book about sports OR art
⭐️ A book about marriage OR friendship Gospel-Shaped Marriage: Grace for Sinners to Love Like Saints
⭐️ A book about parenting OR retirement Humble Moms: How the Work of Christ Sustains the Work of Motherhood
A book about adoption/foster care OR singleness
A dystopian novel OR a book of comics
⭐️ A detective novel OR a war novel Bluebird
⭐️ A book about theology OR psychology Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul
A book about a Christian perspective on Islam
A you don't want to read but think you should
⭐️ A book about business OR generosity Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win
⭐️ A book about science OR worldview When God & Science Meet: Surprising Discoveries of Agreement
⭐️ A book about sin OR revivalTransformed: How God Renews Your Mind to Make You More Like Jesus
A book about the natural world
⭐️ A book about the local churchFind Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World
⭐️ A book that challenges your thinking on a topic The Christian's Spiritual Warfare
⭐️ A book by a male conference speaker The Lord's Prayer: Learning from Jesus on What, Why, and How to Pray
A book by a woman conference speaker
A book about history
⭐️ A book by your favorite author Where the Road Bends
⭐️A book you have read before The Holy Bible, ESV
A book about love
⭐️ A Christian novel Sunburst
⭐️ A book about theology The Thrill of Orthodoxy: Rediscovering the Adventure of Christian Faith
⭐️A book about Christian living Embracing Complementarianism: Turning Biblical Convictions Into Positive Church Culture
⭐️ A book of your choice Word of Honor
⭐️ An author’s debut book The Seed of the Woman: 30 Narratives that Point to Jesus
A book about a leader
⭐️ A book about the Bible The Epic Story of the Bible: How to Read and Understand God's Word
A book about a region, country, or city
⭐️A book set in a country not your ownA Tenuous Betrothal
⭐️A book you think your mom or dad would enjoy The Accidental Guardian
⭐️ A book by or about a missionary / missions God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church
⭐️ A book written by a European author Dream Small: The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life
A book about a non-controversial subject
A book about words or language
⭐️A book more than 100 years oldFaith Seeking Assurance
⭐️ A book your pastor (professor) recommends Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care
⭐️ A book written by an author you’ve never read before Don't Give Up on Me
⭐️ A book about something virtuous Into His Presence: Praying with the Puritans (Collection of 80 prayers and meditations to help your personal and public prayers and devotions)
⭐️ A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere An Uncommon Protector
A book about spiritual disciplines
A book you have always wanted to read
A book about sports or an athlete
⭐️ A book with a great cover Valorous
A biography, memoir, or autobiography
⭐️ A book about theology Practicing Christian Doctrine: An Introduction to Thinking and Living Theologically
⭐️A book about Christian living Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners
⭐️A book of your choice To Con a Gentleman
Goal: 52 booksProgress: 1 book
1. A memoir or autobiography � Gifted Hands ( The Ben Carson Story) - Ben Carson M.D.
2. A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle - The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon - Steven J. Lawson
3. A book with an image of a person on the cover � Think Black: A Memior - Clyde W. Ford
4. A book about suffering - A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty - Joni Eareckson Tada
5. A book about Christian living - Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian Sexuality - Rachel Joy Watson
6. A book for children or teens � The Eye of Ra - Ben Gartner
7. A book by a man � Be All You Can Be: A Challenge to Stretch Your God-Given Potential � John Maxwell
8. A book by a woman � If I Perish by Esther Ahn Kim
9. A book published prior to 2000 � The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer (Dead guys are Awesome!!!)
10. A book published in 2021 or 2022 �
11. A novel �
12. A book about a current social issue (Drugs and Addiction) -
13. A book of your choice -
The Avid Reader
14. A book written by a Puritan - The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs ( My first Puritan read - outside of Pilgrim's Progress)
15. A book recommended by a family member
16. A book about current issue
17. A novel that won a prize
18. A book with more than one author
19. A book with at least 400 pages
20. A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s
21. A book that has a name in the title
22. A book on a bestseller list
23. A book about a book of the Bible
24. A book about theology
25. A book about Christian living
26. A book of your choice
The Committed Reader
27. A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
28. A book by someone you think you could be friends with
29. A book that won an award
30. A book about relationships
31. A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries
32. A book of poetry
33. A book based on a true story
34. A book with a photograph on the cover
35. A softcover book
36. A book with 100 pages or less
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A devotional book - Morning by Morning: Daily Devotional Readings - Charles Haddon Spurgeon (Never was really into devotional books but I like the challenge and why not Spurgeon)
39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
40. A book about art or music
41. A book of Christian fiction
42. A book about something fun
43. A book by a female Christian author
44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
45. A book by a living author 70 or older
46. A self-improvement book
47. A book set during a war
48. A book you own but have never read
49. A book about euthanasia or abortion
50. A book about theology
51. A book about something interesting
52. A book of your choice
Goal: 26 booksProgress: 23 books
The Light Reader
A book published in 2021 or 2022 The Cartographers
A memoir or autobiography I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
A novel The Lost Vintage
A book by a woman The Nature of the Beast
A book by a man One Good Deed
A book published prior to 2000 The Handmaid's Tale
A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle Growing in the Gospel: Sound Doctrine for Daily Living
A book with an image of a person on the cover The Red Tent
A book about a current social issue Seven Fallen Feathers: Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in a Northern City
A book for children or teens Wonderstruck
A book about suffering
A book about Christian living Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate
A book of your choice Death on the Nile
The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan
A book recommended by a family member Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
A book about current issue Such a Fun Age
A novel that won a prize Wolf Hall
A book with more than one author The Eagle Huntress: The True Story of the Girl Who Soared Beyond Expectations
A book with at least 400 pages The House of New Beginnings
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s David Copperfield
A book that has a name in the title The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
A book on a bestseller list The Last Thing He Told Me
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
A book about Christian living Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will
A book of your choice Hidden Figures
The Light ReaderA book published in 2021 or 2022 -In the House of Tom Bombadil
A memoir or autobiography - Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
A novel - Dune
A book by a woman - The Fallen Star
A book by a man - Fidelity: What It Means to Be a One-Woman Man
A book published prior to 2000 - A Farewell to Arms
A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle - Ashamed of the Gospel: When the Church Becomes Like the World
A book with an image of a person on the cover - The Eye of the World
A book about a current social issue - Mis-Inflation: The Truth about Inflation, Pricing, and the Creation of Wealth
A book for children or teens - Lord of the Flies
A book about suffering - Night
A book about Christian living - Gashmu Saith It: How to Build Christian Communities that Save the World
A book of your choice - Blood of Elves
The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan - Of Temptation
A book recommended by a family member - A Spark of Light
A book about current issue - It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity
A novel that won a prize -
A book with more than one author
A book with at least 400 pages - Elantris
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s - Piccadilly Jim
A book that has a name in the title
A book on a bestseller list
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology
A book about Christian living - Ploductivity: A Practical Theology of Tools & Wealth
A book of your choice - Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History
This is what I have so far. I haven't read two of them, but I will have them done in a week or two.
VT Christian Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Into His Presence: Praying with the Puritans (other topics)Bearing the Unbearable: Trauma, Gospel, and Pastoral Care (other topics)
The 12 Week Year for Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Your Writing Done (other topics)
Under the Cover of Mercy (other topics)
God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church (other topics)
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Tim Challies' blog has a printable version of the list that you can download for your use, as well as a poster you can purchase.
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The Light reader
A book published in 2021 or 2022
A memoir or autobiography
A novel
A book by a woman
A book by a man
A book published prior to 2000
A book with the word “gospel� in the title or subtitle
A book with an image of a person on the cover
A book about a current social issue
A book for children or teens
A book about suffering
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
The Avid Reader
A book written by a Puritan
A book recommended by a family member
A book about current issue
A novel that won a prize
A book with more than one author
A book with at least 400 pages
A book by an author who was alive in the 1800s
A book that has a name in the title
A book on a bestseller list
A book about a book of the Bible
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
The Committed Reader
A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
A book by someone you think you could be friends with
A book that won an award
A book about relationships
A book by Jane Austen or one of her contemporaries
A book of poetry
A book based on a true story
A book with a photograph on the cover
A softcover book
A book with 100 pages or less
A book with a two-word title
A devotional book
A novel set in a country that is not your own
A book about art or music
A book of Christian fiction
A book about something fun
A book by a female Christian author
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
A book by a living author 70 or older
A self-improvement book
A book set during a war
A book you own but have never read
A book about euthanasia or abortion
A book about theology
A book about something interesting
A book of your choice
The Obsessed Reader
A book about something that fascinates you
A book about a historic figure or event
A book about public speaking
A book about animals OR geography
A book about sports OR art
A book about marriage OR friendship
A book about parenting OR retirement
A book about adoption/foster care OR singleness
A dystopian novel OR a book of comics
A detective novel OR a war novel
A book about theology OR psychology
A book about a Christian perspective on Islam
A you don't want to read but think you should
A book about business OR generosity
A book about science OR worldview
A book about sin OR revival
A book about the natural world
A book about the local church
A book that challenges your thinking on a topic
A book by a male conference speaker
A book by a woman conference speaker
A book about history
A book by your favorite author
A book you have read before
A book about love
A Christian novel
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice
An author’s debut book
A book about a leader
A book about the Bible
A book about a region, country, or city
A book set in a country not your own
A book you think your mom or dad would enjoy
A book by or about a missionary
A book written by a European author
A book about a non-controversial subject
A book about words or language
A book more than 100 years old
A book your pastor recommends
A book written by an author you’ve never read before
A book about something virtuous
A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
A book about spiritual disciplines
A book you have always wanted to read
A book about sports or an athlete
A book with a great cover
A biography, memoir, or autobiography
A book about theology
A book about Christian living
A book of your choice