I went to the list that I published last year about the books I want to read and decided to make a new list instead of updating it. Since many of the books on this list is Afrikaans, I will add a translation in block-brackets after each Afrikaans title (or at least a rough translation of the title).
A. Being Christian
- Kry styl – Jesus s’n [Get style – Jesus’s style] by Stephan Joubert
- Ek wil nie die kaarte hê nie: hoe om te oorleef sonder om te verstaan [I don’t want the cards: how to survive without understanding] by Roelf Opperman
- The way of the warrior by Erwin Raphael McManus
- Celebration of discipline by Richard Foster
- Omdraai wegdraai: Koffiegesprekke oor geloof en geloofsvorming [Turning around, turning away: Coffee-chats about believing and formation of believings] by Willem Pretorius
- Om (op)nuut te glo: Wees weer verwondered oor God [To believe (a-new): Be amazed by God again] by Ockert Meyer
- The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus
- Where is God when it hurts? by Philip Yancey
- Ek kies steeds die kerk: Stories, stryd en standpunte oor die kerk en die wêreld [I still choose the church: Stories, contest/conflict and viewpoints about the church and the world] by Neels Jackson
- Op soek na Jesus: ‘n Verslaggewer se verrassende perspektief op die lewe van Jesus [Looking for Jesus: A journalist’s surprising perspective on the life of Jesus] by Neels Jackson
- Faith to faith by Dan Scott
- Verstaan die gawes van die Gees [Understanding the gifts of the Spirit] by Henry & Mel Blackaby
- Adventures in saying yes by Carl Medearis
- Love wins by Rob Bell
- The Dream Giver by Bruce Wilkinson
- The renewed mind: A unique guide to becoming the kind of person you really want to be by Larry Christenson
B. Being Church
- Vaste Rots op wie ek bou [Fixed Rock on whom I build] by Cas Vos & Dirk Human (editors) – This is a book filled with articles, which I broke down to be smaller “books”.
- No joke: A Rabbi, an Imam and a Preacher do the unthinkable… and become friends for life by Jim Henderson and Cara Highsmith
- Everything must change by Brian D. McLaren
- Jim & Casper go to church by Jim Henderson & Matt Casper
- Soul survivor by Philip Yancey
- Deep & wide by Andy Stanley
- Die dinamika van ‘n Christelike geloofsgemeenskap [The dinamics of a Christian community] by Coenie Burger
- Jesus, save me from your followers by Dave Gilpin
- Ek behoort aan die kerk [I belong to the church] by Thom S. Rainer
- Speaking Christian by Marcus J. Borg
- Building a church of small groups by Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson
- Leading the congregation: Caring for yourself while serving the people by Norman Shawchuck & Roger Heuser
C. Youth ministry
- Purpose Driven youth ministry deur Doug Fields
- Doktor Andries Gous praat met die jeug [Doctor Andries Gous speaks to the youth] by Andries Gous
- Sustainable youth ministry by Mark DeVries
- A new kind of youth ministry by Chris Folmsbee
- Your first two years in youth ministry: A personal and practical guide to starting right by Doug Fields
- Belydenis van geloof Gespreksgids: Verrassende veelkleurige fasette van die geloof – Bely en lewe [Confessions of faith Studybook: Surprisingly colourful facets of the faith – Confess and live] by Johannes Mouton
D. Relationships
- Life changing relationships by James T. Meeks
- How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
E. Prayer
- Prayer partners by Elmer L. Towns
- Prayer by Philip Yancey
- Prayer by Richard Foster
- Knowing God through fasting by Elmer L. Towns
F. Star Trek
- Star Trek: Destiny #3 – Lost souls by David Mack
- Star Trek: Destiny #4 – A singular destiny by Keith R.A. DeCandido
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Book Episode adaptations: Star Trek 1 – Dagger of the mind by James Blish
- Star Trek: The next generation #002 – The peacekeepers by Gene DeWeese
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Book Episode adaptations: Star Trek 1 – The unreal McCoy by James Blish
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #002 – The siege by Peter David
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Book Episode adaptations: Star Trek 1 – The naked time by James Blish
- Star Trek: Voyager #003 – Ragnarok by Nathan Archer
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Book Episode adaptations: Star Trek 1 – Miri by James Blish
- Star Trek: Enterprise – By the book by Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Book Episode adaptations: Star Trek 1 – The conscience of the king by James Blish
- Star Trek: Discovery – Drastic measures by Dayton Ward
- Star Trek: Short stories – Sparrow Books short stories #4 – The secret empire by William Rotsler
- Star Trek: New Frontier #02 – Into the void by Peter David
- Star Trek: Short stories – Sparrow Books short stories #5 – Intelligence test by William Rotsler
- Star Trek: Stargazer – Gauntlet by Michael Jan Friedman
- Star Trek: Short stories – Sparrow Books short stories #6 – To wherever by William Rotsler
- Star Trek: The original series – Bantam Books Episode adaptations: Star Trek 2 – Space seed by Carey Wilber
- Star Trek: Movies – The wrath of Khan by Vonda N. McIntyre
- Star Trek: The Original Series #084 – Assignment: Eternity by Greg Cox
G. Homosexuality
- Homoseksualiteit en sewe klassieke Bybeltekste: Antigay of misverstaan? [Homosexuality and seven classical Bible texts: Antigay or misunderstand?] by Ernest van Eck & Ralph Barnard
- Riglyne vir ‘n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat, Deel 1: ‘n Komplekse saak [Guidelines for a responsible New Testament understanding in the homosexuality-debate, Part 1: A complex case] by Gert J. Steyn
- Riglyne vir ‘n verantwoordelike Nuwe Testamentiese verstaan in die homoseksualiteitsdebat, Deel 2: Nuwe Testamentiese tekste [Guidelines for a responsible New Testament understanding in the homosexuality-debate, Part 2: New Testament texts] by Gert J. Steyn
H. Biographies and autobiographies
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- Captain in the cauldron by John Smith
- Not without honour: Tribute to Beyers Naudé by Peter Randall
- I write what I like by Steve Biko
- Conversations with my sons and daughters by Mamphela Ramphele
- ‘ … and nothing but the truth’? by Deon Gouws
- Politically incorrect by Peter de Villiers
- 7 men by Eric Metaxas
- Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward
- The President’s Keepers: Those keeping Zuma in power and out of prison by Jacques Pauw
- My mother. Barack Obama. Donald Trump. And the angry white man by Kevin Powell
I. Fiction
- Jake’s choice by Jim & Rachel Britts
J. Health
- Beseer in Sy diens: God se genesing vir gelowiges wat seergekry het [Injured in His service: God’s healing for believers who got hurt] by Hennie Maartens
- Personality type and religious leadership by Roy M. Oswald & Otto Kroeger
- In die donker put [In the dark pit] by Johan Smith
- Competent to counsel by Jay E. Adams
- Depressie – simptome, oorsake en genesing [Depression – simptoms, causes and healing] by Frank Minirth & Paul Meier
- Healing for damaged emotions by David A. Seamands
- The Detox Manual by Suzannah Olivier
- Eat right for your type by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo
K. Articles in the book “Vaste Rots op wie ek bou” [“Solid Rock on whom I build”] by Cas Vos and Dirk Human (editors)
- Proloog [Prologue] by Cas Vos
- Die reformatoriese kerklike landskap [The reformatory church-landscape] by Hennie Pieterse
- Die uitdagings van Bybellees [The challenges in reading the Bible] by Dirk Human
- “Op hierdie rots sal Ek my kerk bou” [“On this rock I will build my church”] by Conrad Wethmar
- Die lang pad van Skrifuitleg [The long road to understanding the Scriptures] by Jurie le Roux
- Tekste en hulle kontekste [Texts and their contexts] by Jurie le Roux
- Mitologiese taal: verduistering of verheldering? – Jona as illustrasie [Mithological language: eclipsing or brightening?] by Dirk Human
- Metaforiese vonke en mitologiese taal [Metaphorical sparks and mythological language] by Ernest van Eck
- Messiaanse tekste in die Ou Testament [Messianic texts in the Old Testament] by Alphonso Groenewald
- Messiaanse tekste in die Nuwe Testament [Messianic texts in the New Testament] by Gert Steyn
- Feesgedig [Festival poem] by NP van Wyk Louw
- Die maagdelike verwekking [The virgin begetting] by Ernest van Eck
- Kruiseling [Crossling {I’m not really sure how to translate this any better}] by Cas Vos
- Oor ons gekruisigde God, nakend en vol bloed About our crucified God, naked and full of blood] by Johanna de Lange
- “Christ of the burnt men” by Sheila Cussons
- Jesus-afdruk [Jesus-print] by I.L. de Villiers
- Versoening in die Ou Testament [Reconciliation in the Old Testament] by Pieter Venter
- Versoening in die Evangelies [Reconciliation in the gospels] by Hermie van Zyl
- Paulus en die Korintiërs: wantroue en versoening [Paul and the Corinthians: distrust and reconciliation] by Kobus Myburgh
- Opstanding [Resurrection] by Cas Vos
- Opstanding in die sinoptiese Evangelies [Resurrection in the synoptic Gospels] by Gert Steyn
- Opstanding in die Evangelie volgens Johannes [Resurrection in the Gospel according to John] by Dirk van der Merwe
- Opstanding by Paulus [Resurrection according to Paul] by Kobus Kok
- Opstanding in die apokaliptiek by Pieter Venter
- Opstanding en simboliek in die vroeg-Christelike kuns [Resurrection and symbolism in the early-Christian art] by Hennie Stander
- Redelike geloof? [Reasonable belief?] by Gerrit Brand
- Lex orandi, lex credenda [This is a Latin phrase: The law of prayer is the law of belief] by Vincent Brümmer
- “Soms mis ek God” … oor die kortsluiting tussen geloof en ervaring [“Sometimes I miss God” … regarding the short circuit between belief and experience] by Daniël Veldsman
- Oor hoe geloof my dra [Regarding how belief carries me] by Elna Mouton
- Epiloog [Epilogue] by Cas Vos
L. Politics
- How not to get shot. And other advice from white people by D.L. Hughley
- Afrikanerskap in Bybelse lig [Being Afrikaner in a Biblical light] by Prof J.L. Helberg
- Geestelike weerbaarheid teen ideologiese terrorisme [Spiritual resilience against ideological terrorism] by S.G. Roos
M. Romans-study
- Romans by David L. Bartlett
- Paul’s letter to the Romans: A commentary by Arland J. Hultgren
- Romans & the people of God by Sven K. Soderlund & N.T. Wright
- The letter to the Romans: Salvation as justice and the deconstruction of law by Herman C. Waetjen
- Reading Romans in context: Paul and second Temple Judaism by Ben C. Blackwell, John K. Goodrich & Jason Maston (editors)
- Paul’s new perspective: Charting a Soteriological journey by Garwood P. Anderson
- The Political Theology of Paul by Jacob Taubes
N. Hobbies
- The world encyclopedia of coffee: The definitive guide to coffee, from simple bean to irresistible beverage by Mary Banks, Christine McFadden and Catherine Atkinson
- Bonsai gardening secrets by Eric A. Olsen
- Advancing your photography: A handbook for creating photo’s you’ll love by Marc Silber
- Wit, Afrikaanse man [White, Afrikaans man] by Neels Jackson