Through research for the upcoming Church and New Media book, I’ve been reading many books exploring the effects of electronic culture and the relationship between media and faith. Here are some short reviews of the latest books I’ve read: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our BrainsNicholas Carr This book grew out of …
The following is a guest book review written by my wonderful wife, Kathleen. When we first got married, Kathleen told me that when she thinks about books, they “make her want to throw up”. I think my bibliophilism has rubbed off on her since then, as she’s come a long way. I’m so proud of …
What would it be like to share a drink with C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the rest of the Inklings? How would you like to talk with some of the most imaginative men of the twentieth century? Looking for the King (Ignatius Press, hardcover, 250 pages), a new book by Lewis-expert David Downing, is your …
I love end-of-the-year book lists because they provide good suggestions for next year’s reading. Here are some of the best lists I’ve found from around the web. I’ll try to keep this post updated over the next couple of weeks: (If you missed it, check out this previous post of My Favorite 15 Books of …
I love to read. When I’m not with my family or at work, and when I’m not organizing my library, you will probably find me behind a book. By the close of the year I will have read over 100 books–over 20,000 pages–a feat I can now cross off my bucket list. From that many …
