This isn't an 'official-official' reading challenge. But
Tim Challies' has challenged his readers to read more in 2016. He's come up with categories, etc. I will be aiming for 24 books from his checklist--from all his leveled checklists.
I've read:
65. A book about prayer
Prayer. A.W. Tozer. Compiled by W.L. Seaver. 2016. Moody. 272 pages. [Source: Review copy]
44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
Alas, Babylon. Pat Frank. 1959/2005. Harper Perennial Modern Classics. 323 pages. [Source: Bought]
11. A mystery or detective novel
The Face of a Stranger. (William Monk #1) Anne Perry. 1990. 352 pages. [Source: Library]
19. A book with at least 400 pages
Joan of Arc. Mark Twain. 1895/1896. 452 pages. [Source: Library]
5. A commentary on a book of the Bible
Judges and Ruth: God in Chaos. Barry G. Webb. 2015. Crossway. 304 pages. [Source: Review copy]
75. A book about homosexuality
Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions About Homosexuality, the Bible and Same-Sex Attraction. Sam Allberry. 2013/2015. Good Book Co. 93 pages.
[Source: Gift]
13. A book about a current issue
I am N: Inspiring Stories of Christians Facing Islamic Extremists. Voice
of the Martyrs. 2016. David C. Cook. 304 pages. [Source: Review Copy]
25. A graphic novel
Roller Girl. Victoria Jamieson. 2015. 240 pages. [Source: Library]
74. A book you have read before
Anne of Green Gables. L.M. Montgomery. 1908. 448 pages. [Source: Bought] COMING OF AGE (MG, YA, Adult)
64. A book with magic
Rise of the Wolf. Jennifer A. Nielsen. 2016. Scholastic. 352 pages. [Source: Review copy]
10. A book for children
Mio, My Son. Astrid Lindgren. 1954/2015. NYR Children's Collection. 184 pages. [Source: Library]
30. A book about worldview
Christ Among Other Gods. Erwin Lutzer. 1994/2016. Moody. 256 pages. [Source: Review copy]
14. A Book Written by a Puritan
Valley of Vision: A Collection of Prayers and Devotions. Arthur Bennett. 1975. Banner of Truth. 223 pages. [Source: Gift]
45. A book you have started but never finished
A Tale of Two Sons: The Inside Story of a Father, His Sons, and a Shocking Murder. 2008. Thomas Nelson. 221 pages. [Source: Gift]
3. A classic novel
North and South. Elizabeth Gaskell. 1854-1855. 452 pages. [Source: Bought]
4. A book someone tells you "changed my life"
PROOF: Finding Freedom Through the Intoxicating Joy of Irresistable Grace. Daniel Montgomery and Timothy Paul Jones. 2014. Zondervan. 224 pages. [Source: Bought]
7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance--Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters. Sinclair B. Ferguson. 2016. Crossway. 256 pages. [Source: Review copy]
73. A book by your favorite author
Pleasing God. R.C. Sproul. 1994. Tyndale. 234 pages. [Source: Bought]
102. A book about adoption
She Is Mine: A War Orphans' Incredible Journey of Survival by Stephanie
Fast. 2015. Destiny Ministries. 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]
104. A book written in the twentieth century
Fahrenheit 451. Ray Bradbury. 1953/1991. Del Rey. 179 pages. [Source: Bought]
71. A book by or about a pastor’s wife
Healed of Cancer. Dodie Osteen. 1986/2003. Lakewood Church. 81 pages. [Source: Borrowed]
41. A memoir
Not Without My Daughter. Betty Mahmoody. 1987. 432 pages. [Source: Library]
55. A book written by a first-time author
My Name is Mahtob. Mahtob Moody. 2015. Thomas Nelson. 352 pages. [Source: Library]
49. A book about abortion
A Sudden, Fearful Death. Anne Perry. 1993. 464 pages. [Source: Library]
72. A book about suffering
Touching the Hem: A Biblical Response to Physical Suffering. Elizabeth
A. Johnson. 2013. Ambassador International. 160 pages. [Source: Bought]
58. A book about food
The Dorito Effect: The Surprising New Truth About Food and Flavor. Mark Schatzker. 2015. Simon & Schuster. 272 pages. [Source: Library]
36. A book with 100 pages or less
Lessons from a Hospital Bed. John Piper. 2016. Crossway. 80 pages. [Source: Free from Desiring God Ministries.]
27. A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
The Answer to Bad Religion is Not No Religion. Martin Thielen. 2014. Westminster John Knox. 160 pages. [Source: Library]
18. A book written by an Anglican
Mere Christianity. C.S. Lewis. 1943. 256 pages. [Source: Library]
24. A book about church history
Know the Creeds and Councils. Justin S. Holcomb. 2014. Zondervan. 183 pages. [Source: Bought]
108. A book published by a UK-based publisher
Why Bother With Church? Sam Allberry. 2016. Good Book Company. [Source: Borrowed]
90. A book by or about a Russian
Doctor Zhivago. Boris Pasternak. Translated by John Bayley. 1957. 592 pages. [Source: Library]
34. A book written by Jane Austen
Persuasion. Jane Austen 1818/1992. Knopf Doubleday. 304 pages. [Source: Bought]
31. A play by William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing. William Shakespeare. 1599/2004. SparkNotes. 256 pages. [Source: Bought]
16. A book by or about a missionary
No Graven Image. Elisabeth Elliot. 1966. 267 pages. [Source: Inter-Library-Loan]
87. A book by a woman conference speaker
God's Word, Our Story. Learning from the Book of Nehemiah. D.A. Carson and Kathleen B. Nielson, editors. 2016. Crossway. 208 pages. [Source: Review copy]
105. A book from a library
101. A book about the church
How Church Can Change Your Life. Josh Moody. 2015. Christian Focus Publications. 76 pages. [Source: Borrowed]
107. A book by an author less than 30
Cyrano de Bergerac. Edmond Rostand. Translated by Lowell Blair. 1897. 240 pages. [Source: Library]
37. A book with a one-word title
Cyrano. Geraldine McCaughrean. 2006. HMH. 128 pages. [Source: Review copy]
50. A book targeted at the other gender
One of the Few. Jason B. Ladd. 2015. 297 pages. [Source: Review copy]
69. A book about the Second World War
Night. Elie Wiesel. Translated by Stella Rodway. Foreword by Francois Mauriac. 1958/1960. 109 pages. [Source: Bought]
67. A book about a hobby
The Monopolists. Mary Pilon. 2015. Bloomsbury. 320 pages. [Source: Library]
43. A book by a female author
Testament of Youth. Vera Brittain. 1933. 688 pages. [Source: Library]
85. A book with an ugly cover
Stressed Out. Todd Friel. 2016. New Leaf Press. 205 pages. [Source: Borrowed]
88. A book by or about the church fathers
Theologians You Should Know. Michael Reeves. 2016. Crossway. 336 pages. [Source: Review copy]
54. A book about the Reformation
35. A book by or about Martin Luther
Rescuing the Gospel: The Story and Significance of the Reformation. Erwin W. Lutzer. 2016. Baker Books. 224 pages. [Source: Bought]
40. A book about music
70. A book about sports
Winning Balance. Shawn Johnson and Nancy French. 2012. Tyndale. 256 pages. [Source: Library]
80. A novel longer than 400 pages
63. A book about art
6. A book about theology
1. A book about Christian living
Hungry: Learning to Feed Your Soul with Christ. Rondi Lauterbach. 2016. P&R. 224 pages. [Source: Review copy]
76. A Christian novel
The Beautiful Pretender. Melanie Dickerson. 2016. Thomas Nelson. 320 pages. [Source: Review copy]
83. A book about a country or city
Ernie Pyle in England. Ernie Pyle. 1941. 215 pages. [Source: Bought]
22. A book with a great cover
Miracle Man. John Hendrix. 2016. Harry N. Abrams. 40 pages. [Source: Library]
33. A book based on a true story
March Book Two. John Lewis. Andrew Aydin. Illustrated by Nate Powell. 2015. 189 pages. [Source: Library]
89. A book about language
Speaking American: How Y'all, Youse, and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide.
Josh Katz. 2016. Hougton Mifflin Harcourt. 224 pages. [Source: Library]
109. A book you borrow
Judge Not. Todd Friel. 2015. 320 pages. [Source: Borrowed]
39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
Five Children on the Western Front. Kate Saunders. 2014. 318 pages. [Source: Library]
12. A book published in 2016
Unashamed: Healing Our Brokenness and Finding Freedom from Shame. Heather Davis Nelson. 2016. Crossway. 192 pages. [Source: Review copy]
The Light Reader
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A book about Christian living
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2. A biography
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A classic novel
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4. A book someone tells you "changed my life"
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A commentary on a book of the Bible
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6. A book about theology
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7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
_ 8. A book your pastor recommends
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9. A book more than 100 years old
_ 10. A book for children
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A mystery or detective novel
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A book published in 2016
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A book about a current issue
The Avid Reader
_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
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16. A book by or about a missionary
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
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18. A book written by an Anglican
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A book with at least 400 pages
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20. A book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
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21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
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22. A book with a great cover
_ 23. A book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
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A book about church history
_ 25. A graphic novel
_ 26.
A book of poetry
The Committed Reader
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27. A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with
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28. A book written by an author with initials in their name
_ 29. A book that won a ECPA Christian Book Award
_ 30. A book about worldview
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31. A play by William Shakespeare
_ 32. A humorous book
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A book based on a true story
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34. A book written by Jane Austen
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35. A book by or about Martin Luther
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36. A book with 100 pages or less
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37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A book about money or finance
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39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
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40. A book about music
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41. A memoir
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
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A book by a female author
_ 44.
A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
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A book you have started but never finished
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book by David McCullough
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
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49. A book about abortion
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50. A book targeted at the other gender
_ 51. A book by a speaker at a conference you have attended
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52. A book written by someone of a different ethnicity than you
The Obsessed Reader
_ 53. A book published by The Banner of Truth
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54. A book about the Reformation
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55. A book written by a first-time author
_ 56. A biography of a world leader
_ 57. A book used as a seminary textbook
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58. A book about food
_ 59. A book about productivity
_ 60. A book about or relationships or friendship
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61. A book about parenting
_ 62. A book about philosophy
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63. A book about art
_ 64. A book with magic
_ 65. A book about prayer
_ 66. A book about marriage
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67. A book about a hobby
_ 68. A book of comics
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69. A book about the Second World War
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70. A book about sports
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71. A book by or about a pastor’s wife
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72. A book about suffering
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73. A book by your favorite author
_ 74.
A book you have read before
_ 75.
A book about homosexuality
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76. A Christian novel
_ 77. A book about psychology
_ 78. A book about the natural world
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79. A book by or about Charles Dickens
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80. A novel longer than 400 pages
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81. A historical book
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82. A book about the Bible
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83. A book about a country or city
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84. A book about astronomy
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85. A book with an ugly cover
_ 86. A book by or about a martyr
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87. A book by a woman conference speaker
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88. A book by or about the church fathers
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89. A book about language
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90. A book by or about a Russian
_ 91. A book about leadership
_ 92. A book about public speaking
_ 93. A book by Francis Schaeffer
_ 94. A book by a Presbyterian
_ 95. A book about science
_ 96. A book about revival
_ 97. A book about writing
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98. A book about evangelism
_ 99. A book about ancient history
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100. A book about preaching
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101. A book about the church
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102. A book about adoption
_ 103. A photo essay book
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104. A book written in the twentieth century
Extra Credit
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105. A book from a library
_ 106. A book about business
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107. A book by an author less than 30
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108. A book published by a UK-based publisher
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109. A book you borrow
© Becky Laney of
Operation Actually Read Bible
