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Ty's Favorite Books
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Gilead: A NovelGilead: A Novel by Marilynne Robinson
Buy new: $10.08 / Used from: $0.40
Spiritually refreshing, moving, and well written.
East of EdenEast of Eden by John Steinbeck
Buy new: $12.24 / Used from: $0.01
I never really could quite put my finger on why I loved this book. Perhaps the humanity, the characters, and Beck's overall style was what made this a personal classic.
Mere ChristianityMere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $1.51
Such a well spoken account of Christianity. This took me past my preconceived notions of the Christian faith and into a clearer understanding.
The Pursuit of GodThe Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer
Buy new: $11.55 / Used from: $7.13
Changed my life, my perspective.
The Writing LifeThe Writing Life by Annie Dillard
Buy new: $8.63 / Used from: $0.89
My first intro to Dillard. Subtle, short, and sweet to taste.
1984 (Signet Classics)1984 (Signet Classics) by George Orwell
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $1.87
For some reason or another, I'm a sucker for future stories. This one was one of the more memorable.
Deliver Us From EvilDeliver Us From Evil by Ravi Zacharias
Buy new: $11.19 / Used from: $3.47
Ravi is the King of modern Christian writers. Just the right mix of intellect, spirituality, and practicality.
High Fidelity: A NovelHigh Fidelity: A Novel by Nick Hornby
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $3.79
A complete diversion from my typical novel, but an excellent one at that. Humor and pop culture throughout. All about relationships. Good read.
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary GenerationFounding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.41
Was forced to read it in a college history course. This book ignited my interest in early American history and thought.