Bob on Books

A book on writing using the works of other writers and creative writing exercises that help writers find their own voices.

A biography that features the thought, cultural and religious context, revivals, and ministry among Native Americans.

Withdrawn publications, Annie Dillard, The Corrections, AI gods, T.S.

Beyond the influence of Jesus, looks at what he actually said and what it would mean for us if it is true.

Catherine Moreland, in her first social season, avoids the attentions of one man and visits the family home of another.

Ruth Elaine Younger: excluded because of race from Episcopal order in the US later returns to establish an order.

In this prequel, Cork as a twelve year old finds a body hanging in a tree but his father is not convinced it was suicide.

What may come after the deconstruction of faith: an expanded faith that works, explores, experiences, and connects.

Reading consent, Jonathan Swift, Kristen Kobes Du Mez, Cormac McCarthy, Future Library, minimalist fiction.

A thirteen year-old demonologist tries to summon a demon to grant him three wishes.

A prayer for children beginning something new, drawing upon the life of Jesus and the promises of the Beatitudes.

Social media for Christians beginning with mission and authenticity and finishes with strategic excellence.

An exploration of the Communio theological movement that arose following Vatican II and its relevance.

Argues that becoming an individual involves engaging with real physical environments and shared human practices.

Remembering 9/11, Evil, Emma Cline's "Switzy," C.S.

A biography of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan focusing on his career and the values that formed his approach to pitching and life.

As Poirot approaches retirement, he solves twelve cases that parallel the "labors" of his namesake, Hercules.

The Enlightenment did not begin in the seventeenth century but in the Old Testament and deepened by Jesus.

A Bible commentary combining textual exposition, Southern storytelling, and challenging application.

The psychological pathways and spiritual practices informed by scripture that activate neighbor love.

Remembering Wendell Berry, Labor Day, Tech bro sci-fi, Katherine Rundell, and the Norton Anthologies.

While Bob Burgess represents a murder suspect, he and those around him tell stories of their and other lives.

When a Munchkin is murdered on the "Wizard" set, Peters is hired to find the killer and protect Judy Garland.

A memoir of growing up as a Missionary Kid with her widowed mother in Zimbabwe, both painful and formative.

Summaries of twenty reviews of books at Bob on Books in August 2026 and my best book of the month.