Last year was a year of much secular philosophy, mainly due to reading four Ayn Rand books, so this year I thought I would go the other way.  I have gotten very interested in Reformed Theology recently, so I plan on working through a few books on that including the original Institutes of Christianity by John Calvin.

Here is my current list, in no particular order.   A few of these I have already started, and I am sure more will be added as the year goes on.

1. The Pilgrim’s Progress, John Bunyan
2. In Depth Study of Romans
   • For some reason, Romans has come to me from a lot of angles the past 6 months, starting with an unexpected, long theological conversation I had with a Catholic Priest at Gatwick airport.  Since that time, it continues to work its way to me one way or another…
   • Have not picked one out yet, but I’m looking at this one.
3. ESV Study Bible
   • I picked this up as a Christmas present for myself, and would like to work through it all, but I will probably go for a 2 year plan on this rather than the one year — my reading list for this year is already pretty substantial
4. The Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin
   • Reformed21 is doing a year long blog study on this, but my book won’t get here until 1/16!  😦
5. My Utmost for His Highest, Oswald Chambers
   • This is a daily devotional type book so I probably won’t read it all this year, but I would like to get it at some point and have it around.
6. CCIE Security book
   • Need to pass CCIE Security written by 7/1!
7. Chi Running. Danny Dreyer.
   • A book on running form, hopefully to continue to work on my knee issues.  I have been running more and have not felt the knee too much.
8. What is Reformed Theology, RC Sproul
   • I am already 1/2 way through this — excellent so far!
9. Yoga Anatomy
10. Leading with a Limp
11. The Screwtape Letters
    • I’ve already read this, but I’d like to read with Kelly
12. The Tale of Despereaux
    • I think I need more fiction!  This was a great movie…
13. In Cold Blood, Truman Capote.
    • After watching Capote a few weeks ago, I definitely want to read these.
14. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Capote.
    • Ditto above…

I think this is a fairly balanced list (workout/athletic, Bible + Bible Study, Biblical based fiction, “fun” fiction), though it is a little short on fiction and is unfortunately missing a “classic” — along the lines of the the books listed in “100 Must Read Books List.” I normally do try to read one or two of those a year.  Hopefully I can fit one in, but right now this list is daunting enough!