"Who do you read?" "I Read Dead People"

When looking through the LCR library, we are sometimes faced with the question "what should I read?" or "will this be any good?".  We want to read from the LCR Library but sometimes we don't know enough to find a book that suites our desire.  Many of us are not well versed in Christian Literature and would like some ideas. This is then followed by searching out one of our Pastors, or our AIM, or Bible Study Leaders for suggestions of books and authors asking "Who do you read?".

This question was originally raised by Skye Jethani at the blog Out of Ur.  He makes the argument that "...reading contemporary Christians books may be a waste of your time."

People ask me all the time, “Who do you read?” In most cases they’re looking for book recommendations. (Some people, particularly Calvinistas, are trying to determine if I’m safe--are my ideas and my theology grounded in what they see as credible sources.) But my answer usually surprises them: “I read dead people.”

by Skye Jethani

So, lets open the conversation up to the Congregation.  Who do you read?  What are some of your favorite authors (Modern, Contemporary or Dead!)?