Why is it that we love lists? Best movies, best Roadfood, worst dressed, 10 best places to visit, best list of Best Lists, and on and on it goes. Today I came across this list of Desiring God's favorite books for 2007. Fun stuff. Go ahead and list your favorite reads-for last year, or for your lifetime-in the comments section.I'll start. It is hard to narrow a list down to my favorite books. Here is a short list. I may update it as they come to me.
Lord of the Rings-J.R.R. Tolkien
The Count of Monte Cristo-Alexandre Dumas. A great book (and decent movie) dealing with providence, revenge, and grace.
Winston Spencer Churchill: The Last Lion Alone-William Manchester. If we don't understand history, we are doomed to repeat the same mistakes.
Phantom Tollbooth-Norton Juster. Best 'children's' book evah.
Wild at Heart-John Eldredge. This booked rocked my world and is a continuing inspiration and influence.
Desiring God-John Piper. I consider Piper my second pastor. His theology of Christian hedonism has changed the way I view God, life, and God's desire for our lives.
That's my short list. I look forward to reading yours.
