If someone asked me why I routinely read at least one P.D. James mystery book a semester (while they last), I would try to describe James’s pin-point characterizations, the Dickensian way she sweeps large sections of society and history into her novels, her unflinching snapshots of human depravity, the bittersweet magnetism of Adam Dalgliesh, her […]
Archive for December, 2006
P.D. James’ Original Sin - A Mystery
Published by December 18th, 2006 in Mystery, Fiction and Reviews. 0 CommentsJohn Piper’s Upcoming Book When the Darkness Will Not Lift
Published by December 15th, 2006 in General. 0 CommentsHere’s a blurb from Crossway about John Piper’s upcoming book that deals with depression among believers titled When the Darkness Will Not Lift:
“Even as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ—the advent of our decisive joy and our every hope—there are Christians among us who struggle with depression. In fact, so many Americans fight […]
How To Set Up An Amazon Associates Affiliate Account & Start Earning Money
Published by December 13th, 2006 in General. 1 CommentHere’s my tutorial on how to set up an Amazon Associates account (this allows you to make money off books purchased through your posts and links):
1. Sign up for an Amazon Associates account here. Then of course, sign in to your account.
2. Click on “Build Links”
3. Scroll down and click on “Text Links” for regular […]
I thought this was interesting … it’s called the Book Sling. It’s an “elastic band that keeps your pen with your book.”
Book Review: The Long Tail by Chris Anderson
Published by December 12th, 2006 in Technology and Marketing. 0 CommentsI recently completed The Long Tail by Chris Anderson, the editor in chief of Wired magazine. (btw… I’m a subscriber.) The book provides a unique perspective on a dynamically changing environment that is redefining how people acquire goods and services. This, of course, directly impacts the church because our message is facing significant competition from […]
Thanks to my Dad, and my college professors, I have it ingrained in my brain that reading isn’t just for fun (though it is exciting if you find a novel that fits your interests), but that reading is one of life’s long-term learning programs. You never quit, because there is always time, there are […]
Creative Leader by Ed Young Great book written for church leaders, but good for any type of leader. We are creative beings, but for some reason, our creativity is squashed as we get older and older.
360 Degree Leader by John Maxwell Perfect book for anyone wanting to make a difference in your company or workplace, […]
What Are the 5 Best Books You’ve Read This Year?
Published by December 6th, 2006 in General. 3 CommentsLet’s get the discussion started about great books …
What are the 5 best books you read this year?
The books that moved you or changed you … caused great reflection … humbling … or maybe even greater worship. They don’t have to be necessarily “Christian” books.
It could be as simple as listing the books (with your […]
Today is my chance to stop and think through the books that have engaged my brain in the last 12 months. There are others, but these are the five best. Albert Einstein said, “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created […]
How to Write a Good Book Review
Published by December 2nd, 2006 in General and How to Write a Book Review. 3 CommentsHere’s what the Lounge is looking for in terms of reviews that people will actually want to read (and want to buy your recommended books) … just some general suggestions:
Use the book title as your headline title and post slug
Introduce the book, author, and the topic in the first paragraph.
Keep it all simple and maybe […]
