I read many kinds of books, both fiction and non-fiction, and I review all of them on Goodreads. I have a special interest in books with strong female characters and books that explore spiritual questions. Since this site is dedicated to Saint Augustine and to exploration of religious questions, I’m posting here some links to books I’ve reviewed that cover those topics. I will try to blog all my review of books of this type in the future. I put a short indication of the type of book beside the link to each full review. In putting together this list, I just realized: Wow, I have read a LOT of books that explore religious topics!
Gift of the Jews nonfiction
Gilead fiction
Born To Be Good nonfiction
Why Evolution is True Non fiction(Not really spiritual, but I get so ticked off at fellow Christians who refuse to “believe” in evolution that this book is pretty close to spiritual for me. It’s science. You don’t get to “believe” in it or not.)
Redeeming Love I’m not usually a fan of Christian fiction, but, read as a parable, this is one of the best books I ever read.
The Sin Eater Good Christian fiction
And The Shofar Blew Good Christian fiction
A Voice in the Wind Good Christian fiction, but disturbing in its demonization of homosexuals
The Reason For God non-fiction
Evensong fiction by Gail Godwin (There is another book called Evensong by Kent Haruf, which I have also reviewed)
The Sword Christian fiction
Bonhoffer Excellent biography
Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God’s Plan with Passion & Purpose Non fiction
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life non fiction
Abide With Me fiction
Caleb’s Crossing fiction
The Alchemist new age fantasy fiction
The Passionate Intellect: Christian Faith and the Discipleship of the Mind non fiction
Where Has Oprah Taken Us?: The Religious Influence of the World’s Most Famous Woman non-fiction, great debunking
What Jesus Meant nonfiction, excellent
Martha Bad Christian fiction
Sarah Good Christian fiction
The Book Of Heaven fiction
Testament of Mary fiction
More Precious Than Gold study guide to the psalms
Vita Brevis: A Letter to Saint Augustine fiction
A History of God non-fiction
Treasure of Montsegur fiction
Pope Joan fiction
The Invisible Girls memoir
What We Talk ABout When We Talk About God terrible non-fiction
The Trial of Fallen Angels fiction