# Currently Reading

- Link: https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/
- Published: 2008-01-16T15:56:00-06:00
- Author: tollelege

**October 2026**

[_The Greek New Testament_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433589494?tag=toletaupanre-20)/
The Holy Spirit

_[The Marrow of Modern Divinity](https://amzn.to/4wSZLdz)_ / Edward Fisher

_[Theoretical-Practical Theology (Vol. 5)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FFPP85DP?tag=toletaupanre-20)_/
Petrus Van Mastricht

_[The Works of Thomas Watson (Vol. 3)](https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-works-of-thomas-watson-7-volumes)_/
Thomas Watson

_[The Four Senses of Scripture](https://amzn.to/4pRK3wi)_ / Patrick Schreiner

_[Classical Theism](https://amzn.to/3PjXc3b)_ / Jordan Steffaniak

_[Union with Christ](https://ccrbooks.org/products/union-with-christ-sermons-of-hugh-martin?srsltid=AfmBOoofwxchHilH7guxBSeYBiuBoyZgUB8VtceganrkxgTz4mv0nsWq)_/
Hugh Martin

_[The Essential Herman Bavinck](https://amzn.to/4oVQTR3)_ / Herman Bavinck

_[The Marrow Controversy (1718-1723)](https://ccrbooks.org/products/the-marrow-controversy-1718-1723-lachman?srsltid=AfmBOoqflypKMDM5PiXWgNs6WF_sdZ89e4XUakBfi-qYSv9KDEn16zTS)_/
David Lachman

_[Stalingrad](https://amzn.to/40Jvy28)_ / Vasily Grossman

_[This Vast Enterprise](https://amzn.to/4v53TFq)_ / Craig Fehrman

_[Mozart: The Reign of Love](https://amzn.to/3YhFwX1)_ / Jan Swafford

_[Killing Thatcher](https://amzn.to/4dy9e2L)_ / Rory Carroll

_[The Pentagon’s Brain](https://amzn.to/43diCm8)_ / Annie Jacobsen

_[The Hidden Life of Trees](https://amzn.to/4oYMlJB)_ / Peter Wohlleben

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**2026 Book Log**

 1.  _[The Secret History](https://amzn.to/49SQglt)_ / Donna Tartt / Better Every Time
 2.  _[The Alienist](https://amzn.to/4arlRuA)_ / Caleb Carr / Better Every Time
 3.  _[The Last Orphan](https://amzn.to/3Mf8kx0)_ / Gregg Hurwitz / Meh
 4.  _[Broken](https://amzn.to/3ZOIWRK)_ / Don Winslow / Ripping Every Time
 5.  _[The Hunger Games](https://amzn.to/463sLnx)_ / Suzanne Collins / Better Every
     Time
 6.  _[Catching Fire](https://amzn.to/463sLnx)_ / Suzanne Collins / Better Every Time
 7.  _[Mockingjay](https://amzn.to/463sLnx)_ / Suzanne Collins / Better Every Time
 8.  _[Paul and the Resurrection of Israel](https://amzn.to/4rLH1tx)_ / Jason Staples/
     Too Clever by Half
 9.  _[Beowulf](https://amzn.to/45GJzjS)_ / trans. Seamus Heaney / Better Every Time
 10. _[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince](https://amzn.to/4qhJb2J)_ / J.K. Rowling/
     Better Every Time
 11. _[The Shining](https://amzn.to/45Ezlk3) _/ Stephen King/ Better Every Time
 12. _[Storm Front](https://amzn.to/4kfnxuL)_ / Jim Butcher / Ripping
 13. _[Macbeth](https://amzn.to/49Ua4oB)_ / William Shakespeare / Better Every Time
 14. _[Project Hail Mary](https://amzn.to/4bHWIeL)_ / Andy Weir / Better Every Time
 15. _[Jurassic Park](https://amzn.to/4uDpUw9)_ / Michael Crichton / Better Every Time
 16. _[The Cartel](https://amzn.to/4t0fAN3)_ / Don Winslow / Better Every Time
 17. _[The Hunt for Red October](https://amzn.to/4sYu3Jk)_ / Tom Clancy / Better Every
     Time
 18. _[Worthy](https://amzn.to/40Gbiyj)_ / Sinclair Ferguson / Quite Good
 19. _[Slow Horses](https://amzn.to/41gd35p)_ / Mick Herron / Better Every Time
 20. _[Pastoral Graces](https://amzn.to/4djFSW7)_ / Lee Eclov / Better Every Time
 21. _[Heat 2](https://amzn.to/4sCKJGr)_ / Michael Mann / Ripping
 22. _[The Rain in the Trees](https://amzn.to/4lEuplP)_ / W.S. Merwin / Beautiful
 23. _[Sphere](https://amzn.to/4cDkdHk)_ / Michael Crichton / Better Every Time
 24. _[Empire of Silence](https://amzn.to/4s8DEwl)_ / Christopher Ruocchio / Ripping
 25. _[Hidden Valley Road](https://amzn.to/3POWjja)_ / Robert Kolker / Heartbreaking
 26. _[Hatchet](https://amzn.to/47XHKAe)_ / Gary Paulsen / A Blast From the Past
 27. _[The Advantage](https://amzn.to/4ee3YSj)_ / Patrick Lencioni / Better Every Time
 28. _[The Fourth Option](https://amzn.to/44ESCRk)_ / Jack Carr / Ripping
 29. _[How to Take Smart Notes](https://amzn.to/3Qg4TaY)_ / Sönke Ahrens / Better Every
     Time
 30. _[London Falling](https://amzn.to/41wK39N)_ / Patrick Radden Keefe / Heartrending
 31. _[The Prince of Tides](https://amzn.to/4cO7YGR)_ / Pat Conroy / Better Every Time
 32. _[The Two Towers](https://amzn.to/4egZt9H)_ / J.R.R. Tolkien / Better Every Time
 33. _[The Magicians](https://amzn.to/4eS1nMC)_ / Lev Grossman / Better Every Time
 34. _[The Magician King](https://amzn.to/4eS1nMC)_ / Lev Grossman / Better Every Time
 35. _[The Magician’s Land](https://amzn.to/4eS1nMC)_ / Lev Grossman / Better Every
     Time
 36. _[Heartland](https://amzn.to/4wmwfMz)_ / Keith O’Brien / Wonderful
 37. _[Wool](https://amzn.to/4eMFn5J)_ / Hugh Howey / Better Every Time
 38. _[Breakout](https://amzn.to/3STV041)_ / Richard Stark / Ripping
 39. _[Backflash](https://amzn.to/4eBPXOh)_ / Richard Stark / Ripping
 40. _[The Black Widow](https://amzn.to/4w3yKmf)_ / Daniel Silva / Better Every Time
 41. _[Butcher’s Crossing](https://amzn.to/444JWng)_ / John Williams / Better Every
     Time
 42. _[The Black Box](https://amzn.to/3SQrkou)_ / Michael Connelly / Forgettable
 43. _[Things in Nature Merely Grow](https://amzn.to/4v9LuHn)_ / Yiyun Li / Abysmal
 44. _[1984](https://amzn.to/4xZpoKq)_ / George Orwell / Better Every Time
 45. _[The Anthony Bourdain Reader](https://amzn.to/41neYoI)_ / Anthony Bourdain / 
     Spicy
 46. _[The Grace of Repentance](https://amzn.to/4gteNkS)_ / Sinclair Ferguson / Better
     Every Time
 47. _[Ransom](https://amzn.to/4hJfKG6)_ / Daniel Silva / Okay
 48. [_The Works of Thomas Goodwin (Vol. 4)_](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601788487?tag=toletaupanre-20)/
     Thomas Goodwin / Better Every Time
 49. _[Encouragement](https://us.10ofthose.com/product/9781968590000/encouragement-paperback?srsltid=AfmBOorsaYnOt7uko5yqJZxiK3rnp0JNlIU8zc2nDVYp12XrmrmSEjw1)_/
     Jared Mellinger / Wonderful
 50. _[Galahad and the Grail](https://amzn.to/4xXNlBU)_ / Malcolm Guite / Exquisite
 51. _[The Works of Thomas Brooks (Vol. 2)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0851513026?tag=toletaupanre-20)_/
     Thomas Brooks / Glorious
 52. _[Neuromancer](https://amzn.to/4wzP1QS)_ / William Gibson / Better Every Time
 53. _[Biological War: A Scenario](https://amzn.to/4fu9DUI)_ / Annie Jacobsen / Utterly
     Horrifying
 54. _[Light From Calvary](https://amzn.to/3U1IkJ2)_ / Robert Ireland / Heartbreaking
 55. _[A Body of Doctrinal and Practical Divinity](https://brokenwharfe.com/product/a-body-of-doctrinal-and-practical-divinity/)_/
     Robert Purnell / Quite Good
 56. _[A Covenant Feast](https://brokenwharfe.com/product/a-covenant-feast-communing-with-christ-at-the-lords-table/)_/
     J. Ryan Davidson / Excellent
 57. _[Take and Eat](https://amzn.to/4wvHkul)_ / Harrison Perkins / Excellent
 58. _[The Defense](https://amzn.to/4hdBx88)_ / Steve Cavanagh / Fun
 59. _[The Strength of the Few](https://amzn.to/4pQX4VC)_ / James Islington / Quite
     Good
 60. _[Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing](https://amzn.to/4AgP3zF)_ / David Gibson/
     Wonderful
 61. _[The Fatal Shore](https://amzn.to/3Tfx3EU)_ / Robert Hughes / Incredible
 62. _[The Fruit of the Spirit Is…](https://store.thegospelcoalition.org/product/9780852347362/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-is-paperback)_/
     J.V. Fesko / Superb
 63. _[Loving the Law](https://link.amazon/B09A5TNaJ)_ / Stephen Spinnenweber / Delightful
 64. _[The Fruitful Life](https://link.amazon/B0j0aVJxo)_ / Jerry Bridges / Not Too
     Shabby
 65. _[Patriot Games](https://link.amazon/B00TH0k2H) _/ Tom Clancy / Better Every Time
 66. _[The Character of Christ](https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-character-of-christ)_/
     Jonathan Landry Cruse / Better Every Time
 67. _[The Works of John Newton, Vol. 2](https://heritagebooks.org/products/the-works-of-john-newton-4-vols.html)_/
     John Newton / Better Every Time
 68. _[Innocent](https://link.amazon/B0bq2mTBU)_ / Scott Turow / Unlikable
 69. _[The Ladies of Grace Adieu and Other Stories](https://link.amazon/B0fGd6B8n)_/
     Susanna Clarke / Enchanting
 70. _[Righteous by Design](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1527111571?tag=toletaupanre-20)_/
     Harrison Perkins / Donumconcreatumlicious
 71. _[The Dentist](https://link.amazon/B0aAcQIVZ)_ / Tim Sullivan / Eccentric
 72. _[The French Illusion](https://link.amazon/B0aFXurZV)_ / John Grisham / Meh
 73. _[Justification by Faith Alone](https://link.amazon/B0i3LXOAY)_ / Beza, Polanus,&
     Turretin / Illuminating

 * **[My Reading Strategy](https://tollelege.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/my-reading-strategy-roark.pdf)**
 * [**My Reading Wishlist**](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3CM31YIX2FBOU?type=wishlist&filter=unpurchased&sort=custom&viewType=list&tag=toletaupanre-20)
 * [**My Literary Links**](https://linktr.ee/nickroark)
 * **[My Family Advent Devotional](https://tollelege.net/2016/11/17/roark-family-advent-devotional/)**

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**The Best Books I Read In:**

 * **– [2023](https://tollelege.net/2024/01/02/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2023/)–
   [2024](https://tollelege.net/2025/01/03/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2024/)–
   [2025](https://tollelege.net/2025/12/31/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2025/)**
 * **– [2022](https://tollelege.net/2023/01/02/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2022/)–
   [2021](https://tollelege.net/2021/12/31/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2021/)–
   [2020](https://tollelege.net/2020/12/28/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2020/)**
 * **– [2019](https://tollelege.net/2019/12/31/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2019/)–
   [2018](https://tollelege.net/2018/12/30/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2018/)–
   [2017](https://tollelege.net/2018/01/02/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2017/)**
 * **– [2016](https://tollelege.net/2016/12/30/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2016/)–
   [2015](https://tollelege.net/2015/12/29/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2015/)–
   [2014](http://tollelege.net/2015/01/01/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2014/)**
 * **– [2013](http://tollelege.net/2014/01/01/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2013/)–
   [2012](http://tollelege.net/2013/01/01/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2012/)–
   [2011](http://tollelege.net/2012/01/01/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2011/)**
 * **– [2010](http://tollelege.net/2010/12/31/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2010/)–
   [2009](http://tollelege.net/2009/12/30/the-best-books-i-read-this-year-2009/)–
   [2008](http://tollelege.net/2008/12/30/the-best-books-i-read-this-year/)**

**Book Log:**

 * **– [2023](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2023-book-log/) – [2024](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2024-book-log/)–
   [2025](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2025-book-log/)**
 * **– [2022](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2022-book-log/) – [2021](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2021-book-log/)–
   [2020](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2020-book-log/)**
 * **– [2019](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2019-book-log/) – [2018](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2018-book-log/)–
   [2017](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2017-book-log/)**
 * **– [2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2016-book-log/) – [2015](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2015-book-log/)–
   [2014](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2014-book-log/)**
 * **– [2013](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2013-book-log/) – [2012](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2012-book-log/)–
   [2011](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2011-book-log/)**
 * **– [2010](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2010-book-log/) – [2009](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2009-book-log/)–
   [2008](http://tollelege.net/currently-reading/2008-book-log/)**

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## 42 responses to “Currently Reading”

 1.   mindy sue
 2.   [January 31, 2008](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2001)
 3.   nice!
 4.   [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2001#respond)
 5.   [Barry Wallace](http://barrywallace.wordpress.com/)
 6.   [November 2, 2008](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2485)
 7.   Great reading list. I wish I could be disciplined enough to read like that.
 8.   [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2485#respond)
 9.   [humanitasremedium](http://www.humanitasremedium.wordpress.com)
 10.  [July 14, 2009](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2645)
 11.  looks like you have been busy.
 12.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2645#respond)
 13.  [Michael Meadows](http://www.covenantbaptistdayton.org/)
 14.  [July 29, 2009](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2658)
 15.  Have you ever read Thomas Sowell? Not a Christian author but I note you intermingle
      your reading with non-Christian works, and Sowell is one of the best on contemporary
      culture issues. One of his ‘must-reads’ is “Black Rednecks – White Liberals”.
 16.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2658#respond)
 17.   a. [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b. [July 29, 2009](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2659)
       c. Dear Michael,
       d. Yes, I’ve read a couple of Thomas Sowell’s books. I really enjoyed “A Conflict
          of Visions.” I’ll keep an eye out for the book you mentioned. Sounds interesting.
       e. Blessings to you,
       f. –Nick
       g. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2659#respond)
 18.  pedro
 19.  [January 6, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2794)
 20.  read “the god delusion” it may open your minds
 21.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2794#respond)
 22.   a. Fearless Witness
       b. [March 1, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-2837)
       c. Hi Pedro,
           You’re right about The God Delusion, after reading it, I am more 
          convinced than ever that Jesus Christ is the (only) Way, the Truth, and the 
          Life.
       d. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=2837#respond)
 23.  kim
 24.  [October 5, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3160)
 25.  Great list! I’m adding a few from your list to my own. We live abroad and it’s
      a bit difficult to find or get good books. Sigh.
 26.  What do you mean by, “Drizzlingly drenched”–the words are fun to say and great
      as a description–I’m just curious about what you mean. Thanks.
 27.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3160#respond)
 28.   a.  [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b.  [October 6, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3164)
       c.  Hello Kim,
       d.  The description “drizzlingly drenched” pays tribute to a book I read in 2008
           by Michael Ward entitled “Planet Narnia.” Ward makes a brilliant and convincing
           case that C.S. Lewis constructed the Chronicles of Narnia series out of the
           imagery of the seven heavens that was so integral to the Medieval worldview.
           You can read more about Ward’s book here: [http://www.planetnarnia.com/frequently-asked-questions](http://www.planetnarnia.com/frequently-asked-questions).
       e.  Ward argues The Silver Chair embodies and expresses the qualities associated
           with Luna, that is, the Moon. Because of the Moon’s effect upon the tides of
           seas and rivers, Luna became linked with the idea of wateriness. After rereading
           The Silver Chair, I think Ward is right. That’s why I used the phrase “drizzlingly
           drenched.”
       f.  If you can’t get a copy of his book ([http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286372564&sr=8-1](http://www.amazon.com/Planet-Narnia-Seven-Heavens-Imagination/dp/019973870X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286372564&sr=8-1)),
           I’d recommend listening to this lecture ([http://sptc.htb.org.uk/files/sptc/michael-ward.mp3](http://sptc.htb.org.uk/files/sptc/michael-ward.mp3)).
       g.  This is probably way more than you wanted but I do hope this helps!
       h.  –Nick
       i.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3164#respond)
       j.   a. Jane Franks
            b. [March 19, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9631)
            c. Thanks for this review. I’ve dug out Planet Narnia, in my library (and so 
               far unread!), and plan to read it this year, and again re-read Silver Chair.
               I’ll think of “drizzlingly drenched” as I do!
 29.  Paul
 30.  [November 22, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3252)
 31.  Hello!!!!
 32.  I was just wondering why you thought the book “Tribes” was heretical. Not that
      I read it or anything and thus disagree with you, but because I had the opportunity
      to buy it in a Christian conference sort-of-thing. Would you care to briefly 
      explain why this book was so heretical to you? (I know I could just read the 
      book myself to see why…) LOL
 33.  thanks
 34.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3252#respond)
 35.   a. [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b. [November 22, 2010](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3253)
       c. Hi Paul,
       d. I was using the adjective “heretical” in the same way Godin uses it in his book.
          He uses “heretic” in the sense of anyone who does not conform to an established
          attitude, doctrine, or principle. These kind of “heretics,” according to Godin,
          create movements in the business world.
       e. He states: “By challenging the status quo, a cadre of heretics is discovering
          that one person, just one, can make a huge difference… Heretics are the new 
          leaders. The ones who challenge the status quo, who get out in front of their
          tribes, who create movements.” (11-12).
       f. Hope this helps…
       g. –Nick
       h. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3253#respond)
 36.  [matttully](http://huiothesian.wordpress.com)
 37.  [March 2, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3494)
 38.  Hey Nick,
       Great idea….so, I stole it. :) Hope you don’t mind. [http://huiothesian.wordpress.com/book-list/](http://huiothesian.wordpress.com/book-list/)
 39.  – Matt
 40.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3494#respond)
 41.  Saul
 42.  [July 14, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3691)
 43.  Hello Nick, i just found your blog while searching for a quote, and i already
      added it to my bookmarks :D, great blog. Q. Have you read Francis Chan?
 44.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3691#respond)
 45.   a. [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b. [July 15, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3693)
       c. Hi Saul, thanks for the link! I read and enjoyed Crazy Love a few years ago 
          but I have not read any of Chan’s latest stuff. Would you recommend it?
       d. –Nick
       e. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3693#respond)
       f.  a. Saul
           b. [July 15, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3694)
           c. Well, i don’t now about Erasing Hell, but Forgotten God is great, also i really
              recommend Tolstoi’s short story Father Sergius, and The Kingdom of God Is Within
              You. I really like Tolstoi and Dostoevsky. :D
           d. -Saul
 46.  Saul
 47.  [July 16, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3695)
 48.  I would like to clarify, “The kingdom of God is within you” is a great read even
      though, this book does not explores the concept of grace and redemption through
      Christ. I believe Tolstoi rejects some Christian tenets like the resurrection,
      miracles, the virgin birth, etc.. It is more about pacifism and social justice.
 49.  -Saul
 50.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3695#respond)
 51.  Chris
 52.  [July 27, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3762)
 53.  Nick,
 54.  Love the blog, love the quotes and your passion for God’s glory and reading to
      that end. Thank you!
 55.  Would you mind explaining how you go about reading a book? I know that sounds
      simple, but I’d like to read and would like to be better at it (more comprehension,
      faster, remembering details longer, etc.). Any help in this direction would be
      greatly appreciated!
 56.  Best regards,
 57.  Chris
 58.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3762#respond)
 59.   a. [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b. [August 1, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-3789)
       c. Hi Chris,
       d. Thanks for reading the blog! I just shot you an email with a few thoughts.
       e. Grace and peace,
       f. –nr
       g. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=3789#respond)
       h.  a. [Zach Kennedy](http://zactschp2.blogspot.com/)
           b. [November 9, 2011](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-4402)
           c. Nick,
           d. Could you send me a similar email? I too have been curious about how you manage
              to read so much each year and would like to learn what I can from you. By the
              way, I’m constantly blessed by your blog and it has been quite a handy resource
              for looking up quotes and whatnot. Thanks man.
           e. -Zach
           f. Matt McCoy
           g. [February 12, 2012](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-4939)
           h. I would also like an email with the aforementioned “few thoughts.” I need help
              in this area! thanks Man! I hope you and the family are doing well.
 60.  Lauren L
 61.  [September 13, 2012](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-5787)
 62.  Hi, I’d love more information on the practical/purposeful side of your reading
      life: how you read, when you read, how you find time to read, and how you remember
      what you read. Do you take notes, highlight, write down quotes, etc.? Do you 
      keep books, give them away, etc.? Just started reading more voraciously and would
      like to find ways to be moer disciplined about it. Also returning to reading 
      lots of classics, and I find myself wishing I had a professor to help me with
      some of the works, especially those that use vocabulary or cite ideals that had
      a different meaning contextually that what they have now.
 63.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=5787#respond)
 64.   a. Lauren L
       b. [September 13, 2012](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-5789)
       c. And how you decided whether or not to keep reading a book that is “plodding”
          or “OK”!
       d. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=5789#respond)
 65.  Lauren L
 66.  [September 13, 2012](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-5788)
 67.  One other question! I came here today to find the name of the book on Hebrews
      that I thought I saw under your “currently reading” list. I don’t see it here
      now. Did you take it down, or am I mistaken? Would you mind telling me the name,
      unless you strongly disliked it? Thanks!
 68.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=5788#respond)
 69.  Laura Thompson
 70.  [February 3, 2013](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-6138)
 71.  Nick, the blog is WONDERFUL!! I was googling a Tozier quote and ended up on your
      blog… I was so excited to find this great resource and then all the more to see
      that it was your work :) Please say hello to Allison for us… hope all is well
      in DC!
       – Laura (and Jay) Thompson
 72.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=6138#respond)
 73.   a. Laura Thompson
       b. [February 4, 2013](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-6140)
       c. Tozer
       d. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=6140#respond)
 74.  Chris
 75.  [August 5, 2013](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-6544)
 76.  Thanks Nick for your work on this. I anticipate being a regular visitor.
 77.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=6544#respond)
 78.  Kai Tham
 79.  [January 21, 2014](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-7149)
 80.  Hi Nick,
 81.  Very encouraged by your love for reading and your consistency in up-keeping the
      blog about your reading habits.
 82.  Keep it up.
 83.  Kai Tham
 84.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=7149#respond)
 85.  [angie5804](http://angie5804.wordpress.com)
 86.  [January 1, 2015](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-8450)
 87.  Of your 2014 reads, I’ve read Hatchet, some of the Heidelberg Catechism, the 
      first 3 Harry Potter books, Pilgrim’s Progress. I have a long way to go – hope
      to read more this year!
 88.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=8450#respond)
 89.  [I’mAllBooked](http://imallbooked.wordpress.com)
 90.  [December 31, 2015](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9434)
 91.  I just discovered your site from Challies’ list of links for top books for 2015.
      I love the wide variety of books you seem to read, and enjoy the one-word descriptions
      you give for each one. My blog is dedicated to recommending and reviewing books
      I feel every Christian should read. Since I work a 40 hr/week job now, I unfortunately
      don’t have as much time to read and write as I did when I started blogging a 
      few years ago. While you’re reading about two books per week, I’m currently closer
      to two per month; so I’m trying to focus on quality rather than quantity at this
      point! I look forward to following your recommendations and reviews in the future.
      God Bless!
 92.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9434#respond)
 93.  Robert Davis
 94.  [June 16, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9829)
 95.  Have you read Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman?
       It’s a good book. Confirmational and
      convicting all at once. I’m enjoying (and am challenged/encouraged) by your blog.
      I’ve only been here a couple of weeks but I have copied the link to my home screen
      right beside Chambers and Spurgeon. Thanks for your efforts.
 96.  [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9829#respond)
 97.   a. [I’mAllBooked](http://imallbooked.wordpress.com)
       b. [June 17, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9832)
       c. I also appreciated Idelman’s Not a Fan and reviewed it on my blog a while back:
          [https://imallbooked.com/2015/06/29/are-you-a-follower-or-just-a-fan/](https://imallbooked.com/2015/06/29/are-you-a-follower-or-just-a-fan/)
       d. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9832#respond)
 98.  Andrew
 99.  [July 5, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9860)
 100. Hi Nick
 101. I stumbled across your blog the other day & I’m really glad that I did. I love
      the breadth of reading material. There is a healthy balance of sound evangelical
      Theology with lots of other interesting stuff. You have presented me with loads
      of books I want to investigate.
 102. As a husband, father, & pastor how do you fit it all in? Could you provide a 
      rough guide in terms of when you read & how much per week? I’ve just noticed 
      that others have asked similar questions (Lauren L in particular) & you haven’t
      responded for several years. Oh well here’s to trying!
 103. Blessings
 104. Andrew
 105. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9860#respond)
 106.  a. [tollelege](http://tollelege.wordpress.com/)
       b. [July 9, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9865)
       c. Hi Andrew,
       d. I just sent you an email.
       e. Cheers,
       f. Nick
       g. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9865#respond)
       h.  a. [Eric](http://gravatar.com/ersaunders)
           b. [August 7, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9917)
           c. Nick, I have similar questions that Andrew has. I love this blog. Here are 
              my questions:
           d. How do you fit it all in?
               How do you determine your reading list?
           e. Hope you are doing well and I look forward to your reply.
 107. rifleman
 108. [August 1, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-9905)
 109. you have to read “The Faith of Christopher Hitchens” by Taunton. Great book!!
 110. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=9905#respond)
 111. Chris Keswick
 112. [December 29, 2016](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-10287)
 113. Thank you for all the wonderful and inspirational reading ideas! I too would 
      love to hear more about how you go about choosing books and finding time to read.
      All the Light You Cannot See was a favorite for me this year, along with Jerry
      Bridges’ Pursuit of Holiness. Thank you!
       Chris in MN
 114. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=10287#respond)
 115. Scott
 116. [October 14, 2019](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-28276)
 117. Hi Nick, it appears you are being “called” to give a short class entitled ” How
      I Do It”. I too am interested in learning what I can. Then again, it could be
      you just have that gift! ;-)
 118. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=28276#respond)
 119. John Sherlock
 120. [November 1, 2019](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-28342)
 121. Hello Nick just discovered your blog and would love the email about your reading
      habits.
 122. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=28342#respond)
 123. Diane Pedrosa
 124. [December 28, 2019](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-28465)
 125. Thank you for your reading list. I have read a few from the 2019 and appreciate
      you single comments.
       Happy reading 2020‼️
 126. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=28465#respond)
 127. Diane Pedrosa
 128. [December 28, 2019](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-28466)
 129. Thank you for you reading list. I have enjoy a few and also appreciate your single
      comment review.
       Happy and blessed reading 2020
 130. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=28466#respond)
 131. Bo
 132. [November 15, 2025](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/#comment-30370)
 133. I want to strongly recommend to you the outstanding book “Clinging to a Counterfeit
      Cross” by James P Shelly.
 134. BTW, so glad to see “Delighting in the Trinity” (my favorite book) over to the
      right as I type this.
 135. And thank you for all your time, effort and ministry to His body.
 136. [Reply](https://tollelege.net/currently-reading/comment-page-1/?replytocom=30370#respond)

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