“She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live.” {Annie Dillard} I was intentionally quiet in 2016, reading more than writing while I waited for God to give me something new to say. Truth be told, after the beat down that was 2015 for our family, I needed some time to sit back and watch the dust go clear. As I did, I kept words close, starting more than 60 books and finishing 54. Of those, these 16 filled my breath most as I caught it. I hope they can do the same for you in …
