What book are you currently reading & what will you read next?

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The book on my nightstand at the moment is Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair, a really great Catholic-themed novel.

I usually have a large stack next to the bed, but right now I am in a reading lull. My plans are to read *The Screwtape Letters * next.

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jaralenio:
Just curious as to what books are being read by Catholics and Non. I’m currently reading Crossing the Tiber by Steven Ray and plan on reading Mere Christianity by CS Lewis next.

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Currently, I’m reading a biography of Queen Victoria, *The Salvation Controversy *by Jimmy Akin, and *Yaqui Gold *by Clint Walker & Kirby Jonas. Do any of you folks remember Clint Walker who played *Cheyenne *on TV in the 50s & 60s?
 
Steve M:
Read The Ascent of Mount Carmel first. Dark Night of the Soul as a work, explains one of the steps, or processes, in The Ascent of Mount Carmel.
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That’s an excellent tip,

Thanks.
 
I subscribe to so many scientific journals that I hardly have time for books; a dozen I read cover-to-cover each week, the rest I skim. The last actual book I picked up was the quite popular The DaVinci Hoax by Olsen and Miesel. I really, really would like to finish it. Since I’m traveling alot these days and spending loooong hours in airports and on planes, I have more time to get get caught up on my reading. But wouldn’t you know…I forgot to bring that book with me!
 
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jimmy:
I have thought of reading the Shinarra series. How is it?

I have also read the Harry Potter books several times. Looking forward to the next one.😃
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I LOVE the Shannara series. I started out with the Voyage of the Jerle Shannara (bad me) but the first one is The Sword of Shannara. I also recomend Running with the Demon Also by Terry Brooks. If you are wondering, it is a book about good and evil. It is hard to explain, but is a battle between the Word and the Void and its kind of like the battle between God and Satan. I like it.
If you like Terry Brooks and Dragon Lance, I’m also a fan of both, I’ll recommend the Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan. He’s my favorite fantasy author.
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I have had a couple of people recomend that series. I guess I will have to try them out!😛
 
Antonio B:
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Dear Lord, it’s wonderful that you read so much, but when do you have time to “live?”

I’m also reading The da Vinci Hoax

Antonio 😃
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😃 Well, I didn’t say I was good at finishing them. For example, I lost interest in *Understanding The Dead Sea Scrolls * because it was becoming to speculative for me. On, the other hand, I just picked up three more books including How Firm A Foundation, by Marcus Grodi and a book of Jewish conversion stories edited by Ronda Chervin. It takes me a heck of a long time to finish anything, as you can well imagine.
 
Just finished Priest by Michael Rose. It didn’t have any pictures, but it was a very reassuring book.

I’m reviewing a couple books on furniture making from my library because I want to construct a buffet/hutch for our small dining room. I recommend *Colonial Furniture Making for Everyone * (1964) by John G. Shea. It’s available used from alibris.com starting at $2.54.

I got scared about Bill Clinton’s health problems and picked up a few cookbooks and others from the Dr. Ornesh (Reversing Heart Disease). (I’m still alive.)

I “also bought” Scott Hahn’s Scripture Matters and have actually started to carry it around with me. I may soon even open the book to read it, if things slow down.
 
Recently finished Scott Hahn’s The Lambs Supper. Wonderful book. Currently reading C.S.Lewis’s A Grief Observed. Love everything from Lewis.

Looking for suggestions for what comes next. Plenty in this thread.

Would like something really uplifting and Faith building. Something like The Great Divorce or, Screwtape Letters, but laready read those.

Taking recommendations 🙂
 
The Ring and The Book by Robert Browning, Daniel Deronda by George Eliot, Story of a Soul by Saint Therese of Lisieux, Triumph by Henry Crocker, and The Catechism.

When I’m done with The Ring and The Book and Daniel Deronda I plan on starting Reading Lolita in Tehran. I’ll probably try to finish I’m Not Scared by Niccolo Ammaniti, and start something by William Gibson.
 
Thank heaven so many of you have many books on the go. My children tease me because I read several books at one time. I only read Catholic books now but I used to love detective fiction, you know – Agatha Christic, PD James, Sue Grafton, Dorothy Sayers, Robert Van Gulik etc

I divide my reading into three categories and in a month would hope to cover all of the below.
  1. Faith instruction, 2. Spirituality 3. Apologetics 4. Bible study
  2. Apologetics and Catholic Doctrine – Archbishop Michael Sheehan , edited by Fr Peter Joseph. This is my second time through. The first time round I found the beginning chapters on the Existence of God really difficult but this time they are a little easier.
    Teen Catechism by Fr Alfred McBride – This book is based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church for teenagers. I am no teenager but I find the explanations and examples on how live a Catholic life very useful.
    Inside the Bible – Fr Kenneth Baker. Fr Baker tells when the various books were written, the theme of them etc. This book is helping me to get an overview of the bible.
    Making Choices - Peter Kreeft. (2nd time around) This is the first book by Peter Kreeft. In this book he talks in simple language about the reasons we have or should have for the choices we make. He puts into words what I just sort of know and helps me to explain to others why I act as I do.
    Early Church History - Lumen Verum Apologetics. This book is a very basic introduction to Church history but it is helping to give me an overview of the early Church.
    A Guide to the Passion - Catholic Exchange
    The Da Vinci Hoax –Carl Olson and Sandra Miesel. (2nd time around) This has got to be the refutation to end all refutations. Having said that though I don’t think that those who have been taken in by the DVC will read it; it is too scholarly. I will probably use it as a reference book.
  3. In Conversation With God – Fr Francis Fernandez. 7 volumes which cover every day of the year. Every day there is a meditation on the readings. Sometimes year I and sometimes year II. You can choose the correct Sunday meditation. These books changed my life. I know that sounds like a cliché but for me it is true. I was very embittered about my life and reading these books has helped me to realize that I can sanctify and offer my day to God and that He values me not matter what I am doing.
    Know Him in the Breaking of the Bread (2nd time around) - Fr Francis Randolph. This book explains the Mass. Fr Randolph given the history of the various parts of the Mass, suggestions as to how we can prepare for Mass and how we can take the grace we receive at Mass out into our world. His language is not as beautifully poetic as Thomas Howard in If Your Mind Wanders at Mass but it is still well worth the read.
    The Master is Here (2nd time around) – Fr Brian McNeil. This is a book about Eucharistic Adoration. There are a couple of things in the book on which I would like clarification but Fr’s love for the Blessed Sacrament comes across very clearly. I use a number of his passages for meditation when I go to Adoration.
    My Meditation on the Gospel – Fr James Sullivan (lost count of how many time I have read this book). This is a very small book; it can fit into the palm of my hand. It is very simply written, from the heart. As with the above book, I use meditations from this book when I go to Adoration.
    To Know Christ Jesus– Frank Sheed. This is a wonderful book. Mr Sheed takes us through the gospels and talks to us about the Jesus we meet in the gospels. Beautifully written . His scholarship, at a time when I imagine the laity weren’t trained in biblical Greek, is awesome. I can see myself reading it many times.
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I have these on my bedside table:
Introduction to the Devout Life – Francis De Sales The version I am reading is a translation and so I find the language rather dated. Some of the ideas are a little old fashioned for 2004 but some others are spot on e.g. not associating with bad companions and eschewing situations which could lead to sin. (certain TV programmes which shouldn’t be watched come to mind).
When Jesus Sleeps (2nd time around)– Archbishop Luis Martinez. This book is a treasure. It is about contemplation. I wouldn’t even dream of approaching the works of St John of the Cross etc and Archbishop Martinez’ book has led me to an understanding of contemplation. Beautiful thoughts on which to meditate.
The Way the Forge and the Furrow – St Josemaria Excriva. The books are really short exhortations of St Josemaria. I read a page a night and if one jumps out at me I highlight it and meditate on it. I used to think that St Josemaria’s words were a bit simple but in reading them over and over here and in In Conversation With God I came to appreciate their power. His writing is childlike but not childish.
  1. Apologetics – nothing at the moment.
  2. Bible study. At present I am doing the online bible study at www.salvationhistory.com I am half way through the intermediate course and loving it. Like many Catholics I knew very little about the bible and since I have started studying the bible my understanding of the Faith and the readings of the Church has deepened and I feel that my Faith is more informed.
As to what I will read next - I think I will wait and see if I live long enough to finish this lot. My children tell me that I will have to live until at least 120 to finish all of the books on my shelf. 👍
 
I seldom read books (not magazines) during summer months. now time to open “Father Joe; the man who saved my soul” and “Triumph: history of Catholic church”. Looking for a few good murder mysteries for the winter.
 
Everyone here has such an incredibly deep reading list. I have several good recommendations.

I received some good advice from my father-in-law (who got me started in Catholicism and is a big Kreeft fan). Sometimes it is good to read something light in between the heavy stuff, much like a sip of wine between courses. It cleanses both the palate and the mind.

He got me hooked on Dale Brown (ret. AF col.).
 
I’m reading The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne . . . not because I want to, but because I’m required to read it for my AP English class. :crying: I’m not sure what book I’ll read next, I’m always so busy! :crying:
 
I just started Transforming your life through the Eucharist. and next I will probably read Scott Hahn’s Lord Have Mercy.
 
I am reading all the Joshua books by Joseph Grizone. His best book is “Nnever alone” which is out of print but can be had by Amazon.com. He is an ex priest who had to retire for health reasons but his writing is outstanding.
 
Just finished Stephen King’s The Dark Tower (book VII). 👍

Prior to that it was Camus’ The Plague and The Stranger .

I’m not sure what’s on deck, but today I was eyeballing Chesterton’s Heretics - I loved it the first time through so I might give that one another whirl next.
 
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tgdanne:
I I am also reading Liberalism is a Sin ( by Fr. Felix Sarda Y Salvany (translation by Conde B. Pallen). It’s slow going but very insightful.
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Can you tell me a little about this book. I would like to read it I think, but I’d like to know a little about it. Thanks
 
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