Books of 2022
Books I Read in 2022
Here’s a list of what I read in 2022. Most were worth reading if you’re looking for some good books!
Eve in Exile by Rebekah Merkle - An excellent and hugely helpful discussion of feminism and femininity, offering both diagnosis and remedy. Highly recommended.
Humble Roots by Hannah Anderson - the subtitle for this one is “how humility grounds and nourishes your soul.” This was my favorite book I read all year.
A Change of Affection by Becket Cook - This was a quick and easy read. It’s the autobiographical story of Becket Cook, a homosexual set designer in Hollywood who was transformed by the power of the Gospel.
Jude study by Jackie Hill Perry - This Bible study by Jackie Hill Perry helped immensely in my understanding of this short and confusing book of the Bible.
Marilla of Green Gables - This fictional novel tells the story of what life was like for Marilla before Anne came to Green Gables — including what happened between her and John Blythe. It was nothing to write home about, but was enjoyable enough.
The God of the Garden by Andrew Peterson - Actually more about trees than gardens, there’s a lot this Andrew Peterson memoir gives us to ponder. It’s worth reading. Still, I liked Adorning the Dark much better.
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder - I read this with my son and loved it as much as always.
Anne of Green Gables by L..M. Montgomery - I eagerly introduced Anne to my kids this year, and then we listened to the radio theater of it on a road trip.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child - Perhaps because it’s a secular book, or it contained information I already know, this wasn’t as helpful as I wanted it to be. I didn’t get very far before I brought it back to the library.
Island of the Blue Dolphins - I re-read this old childhood favorite while on vacation and it was just like I remembered it.
Mama Bear Apologetics - I’m still reading this one but it’s been hugely helpful. It helps me see how apologetics is accessible and applicable for everyday life as a mom (not just for old bearded seminary professors)
Death By Living by N.D. Wilson - While I don’t consider myself to be a poetic sort of person, I really appreciated the fresh insights that Wilson offers in this book. It gave me a lot to ponder.
Social Sanity in an Insta World - A quick and very helpful read. I recommend it for anyone who uses social media.
How Great is Our God - A wonderful book that we used for family devotions. The kids loved the connections between the Gospel and facts about creation.
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo - This is a delightful and endearing little story and I fully enjoyed reading it to my daughter.
Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth - This one is an excellent treatment of a complex issue. It’s not a quick read, but probably the best book I’ve found on the topic thus far.
A Small Book About a Big Problem - I haven’t gotten too far in this one yet, so I don’t have much to say other than that anger is a big problem, so I’m glad this small book exists.
The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin - I have lots of mixed feelings on this book that can’t possibly be addressed in a few sentences. I think McLaughlin covers hugely important topics and it is a worthwhile read in many ways. That said, it’s important to be a Berean and have discernment with this one. There are some points at which McLaughlin’s silence or lack of clarity can lead to dangerous pitfalls.
The Phantom Tollbooth - This whimsical fantasy was a read-aloud with my daughter. The author deals cleverly and masterfully with idioms, plays on words, and other literary devices.
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus, edited by Nancy Guthrie - This compilation of readings from various authors (Spurgeon, Piper, Edwards, Packer, etc.) contains 22 short readings that are perfect for Advent.
Books I Want to Read in 2023
It’s worth noting that I first have several books I’ve started the last couple years that I still want to finish before I start too many new books. Those are as follows:
None Like Him by Jen Wilkin
Gentle & Lowly by Ortlund
The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron
Wild Things by James & Thomas
Discipline That Connects with Your Child’s Heart
Mama Bear Apologetics
A Small Book About a Big Problem
Then the new books I want to read in 2023 are listed below:
Made for More by Hannah Anderson
1-2 Peter Bible study by Lydia Brownback
How to Be Free from Bitterness by Jim Wilson
Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen
Seven Women by Eric Metaxas
A Chance to Die by Elisabeth Elliot
A Dream to Follow (and the rest of the series) by Lauraine Snelling
Even Better Than Eden by Nancy Guthrie
(A)Typical Woman by Abigail Dodds
Another Gospel? by Alisa Childers
Holier Than Thou by Jackie Hill Perry
The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
The Disciple-Making Parent by Chap Bettis