LDSPMA is all about publications and media. But which publications? Which media? Before we jump into our March theme—“A Month of Editing”—let’s see what LDSPMA members and friends are immersing themselves in.
Book Recommendations
- Saints, Vol. 2: No Unhallowed Hand, 1894–1893
By The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints- “Loved this candid and readable history.”
- “I love the narrative story, which is rich, alive, and engaging.”
- The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict
By The Arbinger Institute- “Powerful book explaining why we tend to blame conflict on others rather than own up to our own shortcomings.”
- Crucial Confrontations Tools for Talking When Stakes are High
By Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillin and Al Switzler- “Tips for understanding facts, the stories we tell, and how to make conversations safe for others to share.”
- Skyward and Starsight
By Brandon Sanderson- “Delightful sci-fi books involving aliens, struggling human colonies, artificial intelligence, and spaceships.”
- Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
By Gail Honeyman- “I enjoyed the book, sympathized, and cheered for the main character, and thought about the story for days after I finished it. It was much more than completely fine.”
- Once Upon a River
By Diane Setterfield- “Such a page-turner! I recommended it for book club, and everyone loved it.”
- All These Worlds: Bobiverse, Book 3
By Dennis Taylor- “I enjoyed this series because it was light enough to listen to on my commute, humorous, and touched on human things as sci-fi is wont to do, to make you think and assess yourself.”
- A Monster Calls: Inspired by an Idea from Siobhan Dowd
By Patrick Ness- “Easy reading, but so thought-provoking and emotional. I think I cried for two days on and off because it was so powerfully written.”
- Blowout: Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth
By Rachel Maddow- “Good read about the corruption in the oil industry, where profit is put before any other objectives.”
- Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25
By Richard Paul Evans- “Very exciting, no swearing, lots of action (and death). My eight-year-old got me hooked!”
- The Killing Fog
By Jeff Wheeler- “His stories are absolutely amazing. He has created his own world, so completely it sucks you in. His stories also have beautiful religious undertones.”
Podcast Recommendations
- FairMormon Podcasts
- “Religious videos defending the Church. They have a lot of different scholars speak at the conferences every year about a variety of topics.”
- Live Simply: Embracing the Simplicity of Natural Living and Real
- “Amazing resource for healthy living—especially if you have kids and want to include them in the process.”
- The First Vision: A Joseph Smith Papers Podcast
- “There are only six episodes right now, but I loved number 3.”
- Don’t Miss This
- “Excitement about the gospel and following our Savior oozes from every episode—plus, I have learned so much!”
- All In: An LDS Living Podcast
- “I love the practical application of the gospel in everyday life.”
- 99% Invisible
- “Interesting and random. I love it.”
- Y Religion
- “The first two episodes on women and the priesthood and where the Atonement of Jesus Christ occurred are fascinating!”
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