The Magician’s Book: A Skeptic’s Adventures in Narnia by Laura Miller
This book is an interesting look at CS Lewis, Narnia, and is a great example of how to look at a book. The author shares her memories and experiences with Narnia, and mixes in bits of interview and first hand research to round it out.
I learned quite a bit about CS Lewis and his friends (including Tolkien). I had no idea that he whipped out the Chronicles so quickly, and during such a stressful time in his life. The author’s efforts reveal a much more complete vision of Lewis– fortunately not all worshipful or intended to drag an idol into the mud.
It moved quickly and was as interesting to read as a novel, which counts as high praise from me.