Link to "Core List" is now Unlocked

I realized that the link in the previous post was locked to viewers. I changed the Google Docs share setting to "anyone with the link can view". If you would like permission to edit in order to share your comments and recommendations, please let me know. Thanks for your help.

Here is the link to my initial list of "best books": Core List

Link to "Core List" is now Unlocked

Which Books Should Be in Every Church Library?

A friend asked me if I had such a list to be used to start a church lending library. I did a little research and came up with a quick list of just under 150 books (link below). I'm sure there are gaping holes, so I would like to know what you would add.

One of the many difficulties in creating a list of "best books of all times" for Christian readers is the fact that I haven't read them all myself.  Frankly, I'm still in the discovery mode, and I'm sure you are, too.  So, if many of you will share what is on your short list, I can compare notes and come up with the most commonly recommended. The more recommendations we have from as many sources as possible the better this list will be.

Such a short list should include titles covering the following categories:

1. books for every age group
2. books for both men and women
3. books from the church fathers to modern authors
4. books from a variety of cultural perspectives (this reminds me: for this project I suppose we should narrow this list to the English language, and assume a broad, American/European, melting-pot culture) 
5. books covering at least the following categories:
1. Apologetics
2. Bible Study Aids
3. Biographies
4. books on Christianity and Culture
5. books on Church History
6. good Fiction
7. books on Marriage & Family
8. books on Mission
9. books for Pastoral Ministry
10. books on Spiritual Formation
11. books on key Theological topics

Here is a link to my initial list of "best books": Core List. This list was compiled by using the Core List for the bookstore at my home church (Trinity), a list from Mark Dever at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, a list from Tim Keller at Redeemer Church, and a couple other smaller lists I found. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you.

Which Books Should Be in Every Church Library?