I’ve recently noticed it’s still dark when I take the dog out in the morning (yes, I’m an early riser), and now it’s getting dark as we get home from wrapping up afternoon activities and preparing for dinner. With “shorter days” – my daughter recently reminded me that there are still the same number of hours in every day – comes an annual desire to ramp up my reading pace.
So, I thought I’d share my fall reading list, perhaps to inspire others and hopefully get some good recommendations based on what I’m reading. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts after perusing my Fall Five.
My reading list consists of nonfiction titles, mostly related to the work I do and my own personal, spiritual, and professional growth. That’s just my lane, and I’m pretty consistent about staying within it.
Anyway, this fall I’ve selected five books (yes, actual books—no e-readers or audiobooks for this Luddite!). I’m not sure yet what order I’ll tackle them in, so I’ll list them alphabetically.
Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. I recently attended a luncheon where Derek Thompson was the keynote speaker, and his talk really piqued my interest in reading this book.
Culture Matters: A Framework for Helping Your Team Grow, Thrive, and Be Unstoppable by Jenni Catron. Catron was a guest on one of the handful of podcasts I listen to, and her take on nurturing culture prompted me to order her book.
Invitations to Solitude and Silence by Ruth Haley Barton. This book is recommended reading for the spiritual practice of solitude that my Saturday morning men’s group is beginning to discuss.
The Church as Community Hub: Sharing Spaces to Help Neighborhoods Thrive by Loren Richmond, Jr. My work sometimes involves helping churches think about ways to repurpose unused spaces, so I’m eager to learn what Richmond has to share.
The SPARC Model: Building a Housing Continuum That Moves People Forward by Matthew R. Vorderstrasse, et al. My career has largely centered around this topic, and I came across this book in a LinkedIn post, so I’m excited to give it a read.
There you have it, my Fall Five. Let’s see how disciplined I am in keeping pace, and perhaps I’ll share some nuggets I learn along the way. I’m looking forward to your reactions and practical recommendations.