When I was 19, a professor encouraged me to diversify my reading. At the time, I was only reading commentary’s or Christian living. He didn’t discourage me from reading them, but rather, he wanted to help equip me engage with a more diverse crowd. The following is some beneficial advice on how to choose books that I received.
1. Choose books like you choose your friends. Choose them wisely. Know the author. Know what their angle is. Ask yourself so I really want this as a consistent source in my life when it comes to reoccurring authors in your Library. This rule applies to your weekly reads.
2. Read something you know nothing about. This will continually keep you humble and hungry for wisdom. It will be a reminder that others know more than you, and that’s ok. Keep growing in grace and humility.
3. Read 4 books a year with an author you know you disagree with in every level. As you read, ask the Lord to open your heart to loving them and praying for them. This will help you love the lost in your city more.
4. Read something you think is so amazingly cool. For me, I love reading about Pirates, early American History, and Church history.
Nate Staton 