Rite of Fancy

A short summary of The Case for Christ: Finding credible evidence for Christ.

Questions to ponder while reading The Case for Christ: Can the spiritual be proven absolutely?
Will you ever have enough facts?
My thoughts about The Case for Christ: A good look into the historical data.
A good book for the Christian curious.
A good look at what you can believe.

A short summary of Nine Elms: A masticating murder mystery.

Questions to ponder while reading Nine Elms: How much freedom should convicted murderers get?
Why do killers attract a following?
My thoughts about Nine Elms: A fun, thrilling read.
I admit to being disappointed, often, in Kate.
Another example of why you shouldn't sleep with co-workers.

A short summary of An Equal Justice: The high costs of a successful legal career.

Questions to ponder while reading An Equal Justice: How hard would you work for an ideal?
Can you draw the line?
My thoughts about An Equal Justice: A challenge to the definition of success.
A peek into the causes of homelessness.
A lesson in ethics for everyone.

A short summary of Roman Farm Management: Old Marcus Cato had a farm...

Questions to ponder while reading Roman Farm Management: Can we learn from the past?
Do you garden?
My thoughts about Roman Farm Management: I learned that Roman farms were well staffed and enslaved.
I learned that the basics of horticulture haven't changed much.
I learned I should plant lupines with corn.

A short summary of Goodbye, Mr. Chips: The life and times of an English school teacher.

Questions to ponder while reading Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Have you ever thought about your impact?
How does your life's review read?
My thoughts about Goodbye, Mr. Chips: Heartwarming and bittersweet.
Life does not need to be dramatic to be well-lived.
I hope I can review my life as well.

A short summary of Bird Box: Don't look now. You'll never guess what's out there.

Questions to ponder while reading Bird Box: Is there anything scarier than the unknown?
Would you have peeked?
My thoughts about Bird Box: Scared me!
Surprised me!
Satisfied me!

A short summary of Forgotten Bones: Solving crimes with schizophrenia.

Questions to ponder while reading Forgotten Bones: What do you know about mental illnesses?
Do you believe in ghosts?
My thoughts about Forgotten Bones: Crime-fighting with a paranormal twist.
A different mix of elements.
Some books are literary and some (like this one) are just fun.