A Plainer Translation: Joseph Smith's Translation of the Bible by Robert J. Matthews

This is old, but excellent. Even after reading much of the newer research on the JST, I found this quite valuable. Anyone interested in the JST should read this, or at least have it around for reference.

Prayer, Power, and the Problem of Suffering: Mark 11:22-25 in the Context of Markan Theology by S. E. Dowd

I picked this up because Mark 11:22-25 doesn't get a lot of theological consideration because people are too busy considering its redaction history. And that's a shame, because it covers such important ground, especially when put into dialogue with Mark 14:36. So this was a good read.

Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper

Unique and charming.

Review copy provided by publisher.

The Martian by Andy Weir

Holy cow. This is the best book I've read in a long time. (And I'm not even a space flight/sci-fi fan.) Do read this.

Because I Said So! by Ken Jennings

Moderately entertaining.

Jesus, Interrupted by Bart Ehrman

This is a good presentation of the historical critical approach to the Bible for someone unfamiliar with the topic. The conclusions he draws are definitely on the more liberal end of the spectrum, but the basic information represents the mainstream consensus.

Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan

Not as funny as his stand-up, but funny.

Think Like A Freak by Levitt and Dubner

This was lame.

Six Amendments by John Paul Stevens

Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution

Fascinating topic; boring book.

A People's History of Christianity by Diane Butler Bass

I really enjoyed this. Lots to think about here, especially about its intersection with "faith-promoting history."