In November of last year, I read a blog post encouraging persons to set aside a bookshelf for all the books read in a calendar year. As the year goes by, you see the shelf filling and are reminded of time well spent. (I wish I could remember who to thank.)

Since I read most books electronically, I set up a virtual bookshelf on Pinterest. I found the process of adding books enjoyable and helpful. Sometimes you forget a really good book.

So my friends, here’s my 2015 bookshelf. I hope it encourages you and that you find a treasure or two. Should it be helpful to you, I’m glad to provide more feedback on specific selections. Just leave a comment below.  

Happy reading. Happy exploring. Happy growing. – Lisa <><

Relationships and Peacemaking

• The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by the Arbinger Institute
• Connected: Curing the Pandemic of Everyone Feeling Alone Together by Erin Davis
• The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown

Novels

• A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion Series Book 1) by Francine Rivers
• An Echo in the Darkness (Mark of the Lion Series Book 2) by Francine Rivers
• Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s Tale by Ian Morgan Cron
• The Mermaid’s Sister by Carrie Anne Noble
• Mockingjay (Hunger Games Trilogy Book 3) by Suzanne Collins
• The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
• The Maze Runner (Maze Runner Book 1) by James Dashner
• The Scorch Trials (Maze Runner Book 2) by James Dashner
• The Death Cure (Maze Runner Book 3) by James Dashner

Devotional Memoir

• Faith Unraveled: How a Girl Who Knew All the Answers Learned to Ask Questions by Rachel Held Evans
• God Whispers: Stories of the Soul, Lessons of the Heart by Rabbi Karyn D. Kedar
• I Am Second: Real Stories. Changing Lives. by Dave Sterrett, Doug Bender, Colt McCoy
• Unstoppable: Running the Race You Were Born To Win by Christine Caine

Bible Study and Theology

• Five Marks of a Methodist: The Fruit of a Living Faith by Steve Harper
• The Greatest Gift: Unwrapping the Full Love Story of Christmas by Ann Voskamp
• Making Life Work: Putting God’s Wisdom into Action by Bill Hybels
• The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming by Henri J. M. Nouwen
• The Vinedresser’s Notebook: Spiritual Lessons in Pruning, Waiting, Harvesting & Abundance by Judith Sutera (Author), Paul Soupiset (Illustrator)
• The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus by Adam Hamilton

Poetry

• A Spiritual Journey to the Land of Love: 40 Love Poems of Jalaluddin Rumi by Jalaluddin Rumi (Author), Edwin Solahuddin (Translator)