Best Books of 2024

Best Books of 2024

C.S. Lewis said you don't reread books because they change, but because you do. Join us in our yearly recap of the best books we read in 2024. You'll hear why we revisit these yearly literary traditions, talk about books like 'The Lust of the Flesh' by Jared Moore, 'The Boys from Brazil' by Ira Levin, and even deep dives into Reagan's strategies during the Cold War. We're also sharing gems like 'Till We Have Faces' by C.S. Lewis, and the thought-provoking 'The Brothers Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Grab your notepad and get ready to expand your intellectual capital with us. Happy reading!

Links in this Episode

The Lust of the Flesh: https://freegracepress.com/products/the-lust-of-the-flesh The Boys from Brazil: https://amzn.to/4k6TYLl A Pumpkin Patch, a Typewriter and Richard Nixon: https://amzn.to/3EZ6eNG The Fountainhead: https://amzn.to/3XbF38T Til We Have Faces: https://amzn.to/3XbF38T The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky: https://amzn.to/3EQ90ov The Crusader: https://amzn.to/41qxRbe Reagan at Reykjavik: https://amzn.to/437SlqD A Fine Balance: https://amzn.to/3Qqg7qm 4,000 weeks: Time Management for Mortals: https://amzn.to/3DbFE3l Meditations for Mortals: https://amzn.to/3D5QEzl The Demon Copperhead: https://amzn.to/41pD9Um Up From Slavery:  https://amzn.to/4gQfu43 Silence: https://amzn.to/4i9TzWM The Orphan Master’s Son: https://amzn.to/3QsC0Fh A Kim Jong-Il Production: https://amzn.to/4ba6hSO  Mother, Neighbor, Russian Spy: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0C2W3WR4W?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail

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