Yes people, it’s that time of the year again! Lists time. Hurray! 🙂
Today I took some time off to write my review of the year 2009 and I thought it would be fun to make a few lists, to remind myself of the fun I had last year and to inspire you to read and listen to:
Here we go:
Top 12 of the best christian books I read in 2009:
- The New International Version of the Bible
- Henri Nouwen – The way of the Heart (audiobook)
- Pete Greig – Red Moon Rising
- Pete Greig – 24/7 Prayer Manual
- Adrian Verbree – Est (Dutch)
- Henri Nouwen – Gebeden uit de stilte (Dutch translation of: Cry for Mercy)
- Jos Douma –Â Geworteld leven (Dutch)
- C.S. Lewis – the Screwtape Letters
- C.S. Lewis – Surprised by joy (audiobook)
- Francine Rivers – a Lineage of Grace
- Jos Douma- Jezus aanbidden
- Norman Geisler and Frank Turek – Ik heb te weinig geloof om een atheist te zijn (Dutch translation of: I don’t have enough faith to be an atheist)
Top 10 of the best mainstream books I read in 2009:
- David Allen – Making it all Work
- Leo Babauta – Zen to Done (e-book)
- David Allen – Getting Things Done (the art of stress-free productivity) (audiobook)
- Lisette Kreischer en Merel van der Lande – Veggie in Pumps (Dutch) (about an ecofabulous lifestyle)
- Migon Fogarty – Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty tips for better Writing
- Dirkje van den Nulft en Marianne Verhallen – In de weer met woorden (Dutch)
- Jim Loehr and Tony Schwarz – The Power of Full Engagement (audiobook)
- Rita Emmett – the Procrastinator’s Handbook (audiobook)
- Jodi Picoult – my Sister’s Keeper
- Corinne Gouget – Wat zit er in uw eten? (over E-nummers)
Top 7 of the best blogs I read in 2009:
- Zen Habits – Leo Babauta (about productivity, simplicity, habit change, living a balanced life)
- 6 Changes – Leo Babauta (about habit change)
- Ccgforum’s Weblog – Wim Gelderblom (Dutch) (about complementary medicine)
- Weblog Jos Douma (Dutch) (a pastor’s blog)
- Live, Love & Believe – Remmelt Meijer (Dutch)
- Cute Overload (about cute animals)
- Spotted by Locals – London cityblog by locals
Top 6 of the most promising blogs I subscribed to (not read them yet) in 2009, but that I’d like to read in 2010:
- Write to Done – Leo Babauta (about blog writing)
- Unclutterer: Daily tips on how to organize your home and office.
- mnmlist.com – Leo Babauta (about minimalism)
- Lifehacking (about tips and tricks to make your life easier)
- ProBlogger Blog Tips – The Blog (about blog writing)
- Copyblogger (about blog writing)
Top 10 of the best podcasts I listened to in 2009:
(Go to www.itunes.com (or www.itunes.com/nl) and download your free copy of the iTunes store and subscribe to all the podcasts you like for free)
- Daily Audio Bible (going through the Bible in a year)
- Breakfast with father Roderick (talk show)
- HTB Sunday talks (from the holy Trinity Brompton church London)
- Christian audio podcast morning and evening with CH Spurgeon (devotional)
- GTD virtual study group
- Grammar Girl’s quick and dirty tips for better writing
- @Context (interview series about people using GTD)
- the Catholics next door (talk show)
- the Biggest Loser fan podcast (talk show inspired by the Biggest Loser television series, about weight loss, inspiration and motivation, pursuing a balanced life, even if you don’t want to lose weight)
- Prayer from the Taize community
Top 10 of the best music I listened to in 2009:
- family force five – dance or die
- fighting instinct – Back to you
- Sela – Live in Utrecht
- Gotee hits album
- Gotee acoustic album
- Trinity – Cada Dia
- Salvador – Aware
- Sela – Gloria
- Taize music
- Fee – we shine
Have fun checking them out.
I have a few questions for you:
- what is your favorite book of 2009?
- what is your favorite music of 2009?
- did you read any blogs or listen to any podcasts in 2009? Do you have any tips?
And do let me know if you checked out some of the tips I gave: books, blogs, podcasts or music.
I’d love to know your take on it!
Best wishes for 2010!!