- Sam Crabtree. Practicing Affirmation: God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.
- Tony Reinke. Lit! A Christian Guide to Reading Books. Wheaton: Crossway, 2011.
- Thomas R. Schreiner. Interpreting the Pauline Epistles. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011.
Short explanation here (along with recommendations from three others from TGC’s staff).
I definitely agree on your #1 by Crabtree. Very convicting, but also filled with words of grace and encouragement (fitting with its title).
Thanks for the other 2 recommendations.