Ostrov (The Island), NTSC version with English subtitles (2006)	A thoroughly Orthodox film—it even opens with the Jesus Prayer—that is also beautifully filmed and acted. An absolute treasure that will inspire and move you.
	The Orthodox Study Bible: Ancient Christianity Speaks to Today's World	Despite its flaws this is worth reading, both by Orthodox and non-Orthodox.
	Light from the Christian East: An Introduction to the Orthodox Tradition	Many think this is the best overall introduction to Orthodox Christianity available, supplanting *The Orthodox Church* by Timothy (Metropolitan Kallistos) Ware.
	The Orthodox Church: New Edition	Long in print, it is still arguably the best one-volume overview of the Orthodox Church. But read the review of it on my site, for it has some flaws.
	Father Seraphim Rose: His Life and Works	The fascinating and wholly edifying life of an American-born monk who many consider to be a Saint. This book has something for everyone, especially converts.
	The Synaxarion: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church (Volume 1)	This is, in my opinion, the best Lives of Saints series available in English. There are five volumes, with the sixth and final forthcoming. Read daily!
	Saint Silouan, the Athonite	This remarkable book on the Life and teachings of St. Silouan the Athonite will give you a vision of the Orthodox Faith like no other book.
	Dorotheos of Gaza: Discourses and Sayings (Cistercian Studies Series, No 33)	One of the best "practical handbooks" on Orthodox life, written over 1500 years ago, but amazingly relevant to our day, and highly readable.
	The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way	A true classic on Orthodox prayer and spirituality.
	Genesis, Creation and Early Man	One of Father Seraphim's greatest works, this book will shake your faith in evolution to the core while showing you how to read and trust in the Holy Fathers.
	Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future	Another famous book by Blessed Father Seraphim of Platina, providing an in-depth treatment of New Age religions, the occult, UFOs, etc.
	From I-ville to You-ville: The Timeless Wisdom of Elder Paisios of the Holy Mountain for Children and Adults	A classic children's book based on the teachings of Elder Paisios the Athonite. In its fifth printing in Greece, and now hugely popular in America.
	The Truth of Our Faith	An excellent "handbook of Orthodox teachings" from one of the great Romanian Saints of the twentieth century.
	Monastic Wisdom: The Letters of Elder Joseph the Hesychast	The remarkable letters of one of the greatest Saints of the twentieth century. He has left an amazing spiritual legacy, and these letters will deeply move you.
	The Sword of the Prophet: Islam; History, Theology, Impact on the World	The best single introduction to Islam, showing you that it is not a "religion of peace," as many claim. The jihad of our day is a central teaching of Islam.
	Spiritual Counsels: Select Passages from "My Life in Christ"	Recommend only if you cannot find the original book, *My Life in Christ*, which is one of the best ever written in modern times on living the Christian life.