Okay, friends… here is my 2021 reading list. I don’t have time to post a review on all of them, but I’ll highlight a few of my favorites in different categories.

My favorite novel: This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
I was surprise in a great way by this book. I hadn’t read anything by Krueger previous to this and didn’t know what to expect, but this book blew me away. I couldn’t put it down. It read a bit like Huckleberry Finn with because of its endearing characters and a great adventure.

My favorite Christian book: Live No Lies by John Mark Comer
I’ve read all of Comer’s books and I’ll continue to read what he writes. This book is a much need manifesto on truth and lies. it seems especially necessary given our are of fake news and erosion of absolute truth. Comer both diagnosis our cultural moment and points us forward as disciples. I highly recommend.

My favorite leadership book: Switch by Chip and Dan Health
This book came recommended to me by a friend. It’s about leading change - something that I spend. fair amount of energy doing. I loved the way the authors built around a metaphor of an elephant and its rider. It was memorable, practical, and enlightening. I’ve already gone back to it to review and think through how I might do things differently in light of their learnings.

Honorable mention: The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson
I loved this book as it inspired me to disciple my kids with intentionality and passion. It’s chalked full or practical ideas of ways to step into your role as a dad more confidently and whole-heartedly.

Here’s my whole 2021 list. I made it to my goal of 50. Hooray!

1. Cultural Apologetics by Paul Gould

2. River Dwellers by Rob Reimer

3. Sanctifying Interpretation by Chris Green

4. The Unshakable Kingdom and the Unchanging Person by E. Stanley Jones

5. A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly

6. The Pursuing God by Joshua Ryan Butler

7. Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen

8. Dismissing Jesus by Douglas Jones

9. The Mystery of Christ by John Behr

10. Searching for Enough by Tyler Stanton

11. Who Shall Ascend the Mount of the Lord? L. Michael Morales

12. This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger

13. A Burning in My Bones by Winn Collier

14. After Doubt by AJ Swoboda

15. Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

16. Splankna by Sarah Thiessen

17. Embodied by Preston Sprinkle

18. Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

19. Daylight by David Baldacci

20. Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

21. The Night Fire by Michael Connely

22. Back of Beyond by CJ Box

23. Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit by Christopher JH Wright

24. Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller

25. Jesus’ Gospel of the Kingdom by Darrell Johnson

26. The Lost Art of Disciple Making by Leroy Eims

27. Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson

28. Journey of Joy by Josh Moody

29. Discipleship Essentials by Greg Ogden

30. Spiritual Authority by Rob Reimer

31. Live No Lies by John Mark Comer

32. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero

33. The Genius of Generosity by Chip Ingram

34. The Deeply Formed Life by Rich Villodas

35. Switch by Chip & Dan Heath

36. Genius of Jesus by Erwin McMannus

37. Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger

38. The Lazarus Life by Stephen Smith

39. The Advent of the Lamb of God by Russ Ramsey

40. Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry

41. God Walk by Mark Buchanan

42. Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell

43. The Wisdom of Each Other by Eugene Peterson

44. What’s So Amazing About Grace? By Philip Yancey

45. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

46. Hidden Christmas by Timothy Keller

47. The Most Wonderful Time of All Years by Darrell Johnson

48. Mercy by David Baldacci

49. The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson

50. The Road by Cormac McCarthy

If you’re interested in what I thought about any of these, feel free to comment and I’ll respond. I have a harder time remembering the mystery/thriller books, but I’ll do my best. :) Happy reading in 2022!