Summer reading list

The semester is almost over, and I'm grateful that so far I have gotten through it with little distress besides a couple late nights. I only have a couple minor assignments due before finals begin on the 12th and run through the 18th. Then it's a short trip to Alabama to see Lauren's family and my summer begins, hopefully with a steady source of income! When not working or looking for work, I imagine I will be filling my time with some summer reading. Here is what I have so far on my reading list:

Unfashionable: Making a Difference in the World by Being Different
Tullian Tchividjian's Unfashionable. I don't even know how to spell this guy's last name, but he's got a great heritage in being the grandson of Billy Graham. This book is supposed to be all about how Christianity impacts the world not by fitting in but by standing out.
















The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion
Tim Challies' The Next Story. I've been reading Challies' blog, challies.com for a while and he generally has a lot of awesome things to say. Everybody has been raving about his book. It promises to be a biblical examination and caution about using technology in a way that glorifies God and makes the best use of our time.
















Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God
I am thinking about taking a one week class in the summer called "The Ministry of Worship." It is basically an overview of how music and theology come together, both in doctrine and practice. Part of the assignments are to write a sermon outline on one of the 'standard' worship texts, prepare a couple order of worship outlines, and even compose a hymn! Part of the prerequisite reading is this book on the theology of worship by Bob Kauflin, who is the head of a major praise and worship organization, "Sovereign Grace."
















A Hunger for God: Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer
Here's another book that's part of that worship class. My general experience with John Piper is that once you've read one by him, you've read all John Piper, but it's difficult not to come away from Piper without feeling both encouraged and challenged in your faith.
















Since I am a pretty slow reader when it comes to books, and tend to get distracted by much shorter articles and essays that I come across, I have a feeling even if my job situation is less than steady, I will still take the whole summer just to get through these. Do you have any suggestions for books I can add? Especially things that are maybe not in the heavily theological/religious practice, which is a predominant theme of what I have already selected.

Hope you enjoy your summers and take advantage of any breaks to be strengthened and renewed!