My 2016 Top 5 "Top Reading Lists of 2016"

If you're like me, you've perhaps seen some "Top Reading Lists of 2016" floating around the internet and social media. Rather than adding my own such list (though click here to see some other books I've recently recommended), I figured I'd continue my tradition of highlighting some of the "Top Reading Lists of 2016" that I've found beneficial.   

In other words, check out these book lists and you'll find some books that are worth reading. Of course, keep in mind that not every book is created equal, remember to read discerningly, and always remember that a careful and responsible reading of the Bible should be our final authority. But I generally think these "sources" are worth listening to for some worthwhile reads (I know I'll hope to be reading many of these I've not yet!) - and to see what's current in Christian publishing today.  (Or click here for a bit more on how to R.E.A.D. books well.)

If you're still looking for some last minute Christmas gift ideas or want some reading material for yourself while taking some vacation days, these lists can come in handy that way too!

Below I've included both (1) links to sites where you can see the "top reading lists" (often with some explanation of why books were selected), followed by (2) a listing of books that made their way onto multiple lists. Happy reading! 

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My Top 5 Reading Lists of 2016

(Included here in no particular order)

• Christianity Today's 2017 Book Awards
• Desiring God - 16 Best Books of 2016 (Tony Reinke)
• The Gospel Coalition - 2016 TGC Book Awards
• Sam Storms - The 10 (?) Best Books of 2016
• Tim Challies - My Top Books of 2016

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A Compilation of the books that appeared (at Least Somewhere) on multiple lists

Listed in alphabetical order by author. Click on the links to be taken to an Amazon page where you can learn more.

• They Say We aAre Infidels: On the Run from ISIS with Persecuted Christians in the Middle East (Mindy Belz)
• The Enduring Authority of the Christian Scriptures (ed by D.A. Carson)
• What about Free Will? Reconciling Our Choices with God's Sovereignty (Scott Christensen)
• Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk, and True Flourishing (Andy Crouch)
• Echoes of Scripture in the Gospels (Richard B. Hays)
• Making Sense of God: An Invitation to the Skeptical (Timothy Keller)
• Conscience: What It Is, How to Train It, and Loving Those Who Differ (Andy Naselli and J.D. Crowley)
• A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal Their Complete Truthfulness (John Piper)
• Good and Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness (David Powlison)
• No God but One: Allah or Jesus? A Former Muslim Investigates the Evidence for Islam and Christianity (Nabeel Qureshi) 
• You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit (James K.A. Smith)
• Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God (Rankin Wilbourne)
• None Like Him: 10 Ways God is Different from Us (And Why That's a Good Thing) (Jen Wilkin)