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Cathedral by Raymond Carver

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I read the first short story in this collection about twenty years ago and I have never gotten it out of my head. I finally read the whole collection and now I will be haunted by Carver’s tales for the rest of my life. I think these are top notch. 
The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls: The Beginning, Book 1 by M. J. Thomas

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My youngest daughter read this to me, and it is a good early reader. We enjoyed it and will read the next. 
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

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Is Flynn just going for shock? Or does she need a genuine hug?
Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold by C.S. Lewis

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I don’t get why this is Lewis’ favorite book he had written, but that’s because I’m an idiot. Worth reading though!
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones: All 3 Scary Stories Books with the Original Art! by Alvin Schwartz

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I remember these from when I was a kid, and I reread them this year. I think my favorite part is the art work. 
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

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Well, that was bleak. Welcome to life without Jesus and repentance. 
The Glory of Man by Peter Leithart

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Fantastic biblical theology. We need more books like this. 
Why Children are Welcome to the Lord's Supper by Jeffrey J. Meyers

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A very helpful resource. Buy ten and hand them out. 
The Great Siege: Malta 1565 by Ernle Bradford

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I’ll never stop saying that God is the best storyteller. All you have to do is read history. Amazing. Fascinating. 
The Landmark Herodotus: The Histories by

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The ancient world was a dark place, and I am very thankful that Jesus came into that world and set history in a new direction. This edition is full of helpful information, maps, and archaeological evidence, and so on. Highly recommend.