Fall Reading 2023

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Once again, my favorite time of year is almost here. Among the many things I’m looking forward to, a new list of books to read is among them.

I mostly enjoyed my summer reading list. And now that fall has nearly arrived, it’s time to make a new one.

Here’s what I’m hoping to get to these final months of the year:

  • Haunted Akron by Jeri Holland
  • God, Sex, and Musical Theatre: Meditations for Unlocking the Powerful Self by Kristin Hanggi
  • Lurking Under the Surface: Horror, Religion, and the Questions that Haunt Us by Brandon R. Grafius
  • Black River Orchard by Chuck Wendig
  • The He-Man Effect: How American Toymakers Sold You Your Childhood by Brian Brown
  • The Gift of Restlessness: A Spirituality for Unsettled Seasons by Casey Tygrett
  • How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
  • The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
  • Martial Arts and Philosophy: Beating and Nothingness by Graham Priest
  • Preparing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent by Richard Rohr

So lots of books to put me in a good Spooky Season mood, an Advent book for when that rolls around later, and a sprinkling of others.

What are you planning to read as 2023 comes to a close?

Here are some suggestions if you need them.

Published by Jeff Nelson

Rev. Jeff Nelson serves as Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions as part of the MESA Team at the UCC national setting. He also serves as pastor of a small church in northeast Ohio. He is also a certified spiritual director in the tradition of Ignatius of Loyola. His latest book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition, released on April 15th, 2025.

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