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All reading is learning! Don't be deceived; a novel can be as good a choice as a biography or history. Check out our inaugural epsiode for more!

Also, this pithy statement is not our own, but we can't remember where we heard it! (Tell us if you know!)

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Today's tip is permission to ignore the footnotes or endnotes if they are a distraction. Skip 'em if they aren't serving you.

Slow down in your reading! Give yourself (and your brain!) time to absorb and contemplate what you're reading.

Taking dominion of food can be fun, but sometimes, it's a little overwhelming! Check out these five books to help with the whelm, then let us know what you thought!

📚"Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat" by Samin Nosrat: This book is essentially a learn-to-cook-well. Nosrat walks you through the importance of balancing fat, salt, acid, and heat to create delicious and well-rounded dishes, so you don't have to depend on recipes to produce excellent meals for your people!

📚In "Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection" Robert Farrar Capon combines his love for cooking and theology in this contemplative work, offering a unique blend of culinary wisdom and spiritual insights as he reflects on the art of preparing a lamb supper.

📚 "Broken Bread" by Tilly Dillehay delves into the spiritual and practical aspects of hospitality, using personal anecdotes and biblical principles to explore the transformative power of sharing meals and breaking bread with others.

📚 "Blessed Are the Hungry" by theologian Peter Leithart explores the theological significance of eating and fasting, connecting the act of hunger and feasting with spiritual nourishment in this insightful reflection on the role of food in Christian tradition.

📚 "The Art of Eating" is written by Mary Fisher, an influential food writer, who compiles a collection of her essays covering a wide range of culinary topics and exploring the intricate relationships between food, culture, and personal experiences.

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Episode Three: “Advice for Choosing a Good Book” is up on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Substack, and wherever you like to listen!

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Fridays mean book recs.

📚 "Seeing Green: Don't Let Envy Color Your Joy" by Tilly Dillehay explores the destructive nature of envy and offers insights on cultivating contentment and gratitude to foster a more joyful and fulfilling life.

📚 In "12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You" by Tony Reinke, the author delves into the impact of smartphones on our lives, examining how these devices shape our habits, relationships, and spirituality, urging readers to consider a more intentional and balanced use of technology.

📚 "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" by C.R. Wiley delves into the significance of the household as a fundamental unit in shaping culture and society, exploring its role in the broader cosmic order and offering insights on building meaningful and purposeful households.

📚 J.C. Ryle's "Holiness" is a classic Christian work that provides a compelling and practical examination of the importance of personal holiness in the Christian life, emphasizing the transformative power of God's grace in shaping character and conduct.

📚 "How Shall We Then Live?" by Francis Schaeffer is a thought-provoking exploration of the decline of Western civilization and the moral and philosophical shifts that have led to cultural decay, encouraging readers to engage with and impact the world through a biblical worldview.

A new course starts in February--a six-week intensive on "The History of Ideas". Check out www.wolfsheadhouse.org to get all the details!

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Trust me. Throw a paperback into your car or into your bag and you'll be amazed how often you can find a couple of minutes to read another page: reading while waiting in line, while waiting in the drive-thru, waiting on the phone... What's the strangest place you've ever pull out a book to read?

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Friday is here and so is our book recommendations!

📚 In "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand, the gripping true story follows Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner turned World War II bombardier, as he survives a plane crash, drifting at sea, and brutal Japanese prison camps, showcasing the indomitable human spirit and the power of forgiveness.

📚 Dorothy L. Sayers' "Murder Must Advertise" is a classic detective novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, who goes undercover in an advertising agency to investigate a mysterious death, blending wit, humor, and a cleverly crafted murder mystery.

📚 "True Grit" by Charles Portis is a Western novel that follows the determined and unflinching Mattie Ross as she hires the tough U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn to help her track down her father's killer, weaving a tale of revenge, justice, and unlikely partnerships.

📚 "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom recounts the true story of the ten Boom family's experiences during the N**i occupation of the Netherlands, focusing on their courage in hiding Jews and their subsequent imprisonment, offering a powerful testament to faith, forgiveness, and love in the darkest places

📚 P.G. Wodehouse's "My Man Jeeves" is a collection of humorous short stories featuring the charming and inept Bertie Wooster and his clever valet Jeeves, navigating various comical predicaments with a blend of wit, wordplay, and Jeeves' brilliant problem-solving skills.