2013 Books Read

Currently Reading

Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life, by Elizabeth Scalia
A Method to the Madness: A Guide to the Super Evil, by Jeffrey Hite (fiction)
On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century, by Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis) & Abraham Skorka
Save, Send, Delete, by Danusha Goska (fiction)
The Mouse in the Mountain, by Norbert Davis (fiction, audio courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
How Far Is It to Bethlehem: The Plays and Poetry of Frances Chesterton, compiled & edited by Nancy Carpentier Brown
Ora et Labora et Zombies, by Ryan Charles Russell (fiction, in letters!)
Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte (fiction, audio, courtesy of Just the Books)

January

The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak (fiction)
Operation Screwtape: The Art of Spiritual War, by Andrew Farley (fiction) (review)
A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens (fiction, audio, courtesy of Just the Books)
The Sacred Search: What if It’s Not about Who You Marry but Why?, by Gary Thomas (review)
Daily Reflections with Mary, by Rawley Myers
Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacioius: Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood, by Pat Gohn (review)
Flight of the Earls (Book 1, Heirs of Ireland), by Michael K. Reynolds (fiction) (review)
Moments with God: Turn Waiting into Praying, by Jacquelyn Graham
Prayers, Promises, and Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, by Susan Tassone
Cultivating God’s Garden through Lent, by Margaret Rose Realy (review & another review)

February

The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See, by Richard Rohr
Love & Salt: A Spiritual Friendship Shared in Letters, by Amy Andrews & Jessica Mesman Griffith (review)
Something More: The Professional’s Pursuit of a Meaningful Life, by Randy Hain
Bring Lent to Life: Activities & Reflections for Your Family, by Kathleen M. Basi
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain (review)
Living the Beatitudes: A Journey to Life in Christ, by J. Brian Bransfield (review)
Refuse to Do Nothing: Finding Your Power to Abolish Modern-Day Slavery, by Shayne Moore and Kimberly McOwen Yim (review)
Manalive, by G.K. Chesterton (fiction)

March

Mission Libertad, by Lizette M. Lantigua (fiction) (review)
My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir, by Colleen Carroll Campbell (review)
C.S. Lewis–A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet, by Alistair E. McGrath (review)
The New Evangelization and You: Be Not Afraid, by Greg Willits
Frozen Footprints, by Therese Heckenkamp (fiction)
33 Days to Morning Glory: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in Preparation for Marian Consecration, by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
Jesus of Nazareth: From the Baptism in the Jordan to to the Transfiguration, by Pope Benedict XVI
Why the Mystics Matter Now, by Frederick Bauerschmidt
The Secrets of Happy Families: Surprising New Ideas to Bring More Togetherness, Less Chaos, and Greater Joy, by Bruce Feiler
Love Among the Chickens, by P.G. Wodehouse (available free as an ebook, fiction)
Wonder, by R.J. Palacio (YA fiction) (review)
Catholics Come Home: God’s Extraordinary Plan for Your Life, by Tom Peterson (review)
Francis, Pope of a New World, by Andrea Tornielli

April

The Unforeseen, by Dorothy Macardle (fiction, audio, courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
For Better, For Worse, For God: Exploring the Holy Mystery of Marriage, by Mary Jo Pederson
A Garden of Visible Prayer: Creating a Personal Sacred Space One Step at a Time, by Margaret Rose Realy (review)
Toupeé Mice, by Karl Bjorn Erickson (MG fiction) (review)
Recipe for Joy: A Stepmom’s Story of Finding Faith, Following Love, and Feeding a Family, by Robin Davis (review)
Random MOMents of Grace: Experiencing God in the Adventures of Motherhood, by Ginny Kubitz Moyer (review)
This Little Light of Mine: Living the Beatitudes, by Kathleen M. Basi
God’s Favorite Place on Earth, by Frank Viola (review)
How To Deliver A TED Talk: Secrets Of The World’s Most Inspiring Presentations, by Jeremy Donovan
Evangelical Catholicism: Deep Reform in the 21st Century, by George Weigel

May

Greater Treasures: A DragonEye Novella, by Karina Fabian (fiction) (review)
The Everyday Catholic’s Guide to the Liturgy of the Hours, by Daria Sockey
More or Less: Choosing a Lifestyle of Excessive Generosity, by Jeff Shinabarger (review)
The Parish Guide to Social Media: How Social Networking Can Recharge Your Ministry, by Clarissa Aljentera
Consoling the Heart of Jesus: A Do-It-Yourself Retreat, by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC
21 Ways to Worship: A Guide to Eucharistic Adoration, by Vinny Flynn