Every month we show what is on our reading table.

Comments on current reads:

  1. “Intercessory Prayer” by Dutch Sheets: I just started reading this. I have read the first two chapters. If the rest is as good, and as documented, this is an OUTSTANDING book on what is intercessory prayer and how to do it. I like his explanation of theology and how he backs each claim with scripture.
  2. “The Jackass Frigate” by Alaric Bond. I read and reviewed the first book in this British Naval Fiction, “His Majesty’s Ship” last month. I gave it high marks. Now that I read the second installment in the series, I like it even more. I learned that the author does not center the series and each book around the captain. All the other series are about the captain rising from humble or noble beginnings to the end of an illustrious career. In Bond’s world, he follows a cross section of the crew, from the lowest to the captain. You are never sure who will survive and who won’t. In the first book, the captain, who I liked, died at the very beginning of the climatic battle. In this second, the captain, again who I like as a character, he survives. I hope to see him again. The other touch I like in these books is that the author gives insight into ‘minor’ details. For example, he discusses the construction and materials of a cello wielded by one of the lieutenants. He also discusses the construction and materials of a small, rifled pistol which plays a key role in the plot. I am looking forward to the third installment “True Colors” as shown above.
  3. “The Entrepreneurs Journey” by Hambleton Lord, Christopher Mirabile, Joseph Mandato. Previously we reviewed “Fundamentals of Angel Investing” by Hambleton Lord and Christopher Mirabile. This book is a series of case studies highlighting various aspects of angel investing.
  4. “”Before I Go” by Arie J Korving. I got the recommendation from Helen’s Page on Instapundit. I did finish reading it and you can see my notes above ready for the next Floating Book Review. The information is sound, but I was somewhat disappointed. There is no checklist. Note that there is a companion volume, “Before I Go Workbook”, that presumably contains the checklist.
  5. “Grover Cleveland, A Study in Character” by Alyn Brodsky. This is for an upcoming project. Note that the book is listed used on Amazon for $86.
  6. “The Encyclopedia of Commercial Real Estate Advice” by Terry Painter. Still in work. The few times I dipped into it; I was impressed.

“The One Year Bible” with help from the “Lutheran Study Bible“.