HELLO THERE
This is the first in a series of posts recounting what I’m up to / interested in / reading / listening to / inspired by etc. It may vary post to post and I don’t promise any regularity to any of it, but at the very least it is a snapshot archive for my own historical purposes. Any feedback / engagement is definitely welcome! As of the writing of this post, I have just finished extensive reworking of my website and am shopping for Christmas presents. I’d post my recommendations for Christmas gift ideas but I bought most of them for family members and on the off chance they read this I don’t want to tip them off!
RECENT READS
The Glass Hotel / EMILY ST. JOHN MANDEL
In a word: engaging
I read this book quickly and enjoyed it, but if you haven’t read the author’s “Station Eleven”, I’d check it out first.
The Color of Compromise / JEMAR TISBY
In a word: sobering
This book is a must read for Christians especially, and I learned a lot about the history and struggle for racial justice. Christians, based on traditional Christian beliefs, should be the first people to fight against injustice. Sadly, the history this book recounts shows much the opposite in many cases.
A New Dawn / JOHN JACKSON MILLER
In a word: solid
If you watched the show Star Wars Rebels *which you absolutely should* you’ll enjoy this book.
CURRENT READS
The Warmth of Other Suns / ISABEL WILKERSON
I’ve always learned best through reading, so as matters of race and reconciliation have been at the top of attention this year, I’ve been trying to read to fill out my knowledge and understanding. I just started this book about “the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life.”
Note: I am trying to read one book like this every month in 2021 if you are interested in reading along! Let me know!
Waiting Here For You / LOUIE GIGLIO
I try to read a devotional around advent every year - I love the concept and focus of advent and hope and anticipation. This book is simple and short.
Tarkin / JAMES LUCENO
I usually have a Star Wars paperback novel in my current reading rotation.
CURRENT SPINS
Since March 2020 I have been creating a crowdsourced weekly playlist, usually around a song idea or theme. This week and next week are Christmas playlists, and I am just putting the finishing touches on this one. Below are embeds for the Apple Music and the Spotify versions of the playlists so you can add them / check them out!