Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity16 reviews
John W. Loftus

Prometheus Books, 2008

The Gold Standard

+ Common Backgrounds
+ If you are an apologist, you'd do well to take a crack at this.

John Loftus presents a thorough, honest, reasonable and accurate case for why he is an atheist, and more to the point, why Christianity should be rejected. This is a book to be read cover to cover, as each chapter builds on the chapters before it. He makes an excellent case for the position we ...
  
  











  



  
The Quotable Atheist: Ammunition for Non-Believers, Political Junkies, Gadflies, and Those Generally ...37 reviews
Jack Huberman

Nation Books, 2006

The Quotable Atheist

+ Entertaining read; poor reference book
+ reminds me some people are sane
+ Great for browsing anytime
  
  











  



  
The Cambridge Companion to Atheism (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)4 reviews

Cambridge University Press, 2006

An excellent collection of essays

+ Useful exploration of atheism's implications
+ Rigorous and nonpolemical,
+ excellent introduction to atheism
  
  











  



  
The God Delusion1283 reviews
Richard Dawkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

An Atheist Handbook

+ A Waving Banner of Human Thought
+ Not for a light reading
+ Must read!
  
  











  



  
Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker3 reviews
David Eller

American Atheist Press, 2008

Another masterpiece

+ Atheism Advanced, Understanding Enhanced
+ Some of the greatest achievements in atheist literature

While Christopher Hitchens', Sam Harris, and Richard Dawkins are entertaining the masses with their warranted and timely attacks on religion, Mr. Eller has established a philosophical fortress to deal with the entire religious/atheist debate. I recommend that anyone looking for a serious and ...
  
  











  



  
Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism209 reviews
David Mills

Ulysses Press, 2006

From Christian To Skeptic

+ Excellent book for the Free Thinker
+ An Excellent Book on the Logic of Atheism
+ A Basic Primer For Non-Believers
  
  











  



  
50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God22 reviews
Guy P. Harrison

Prometheus Books, 2008

Fifty ways to leave your savior?

+ 50 silly reasons
+ Great book for those who care about the 'God issue'
+ An amicable, common sense discussion
  
  











  



  
Atheism: The Case Against God (Skeptic's Bookshelf)251 reviews
George H. Smith

Prometheus Books, 1980

The Magnum Opus of Atheism

+ The Gospel of Atheism
+ Excellent
+ You've read the New Atheists. Now try an 'old' one
+ If you only read one book on atheism, this is the one
  
  











  



  
Atheism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)37 reviews
Julian Baggini

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

All the point are there

+ A breath of fresh air
+ Impossible discussion

Good introduction, most of the point can be found on the web but it's good to see them all together in a little book.
  
  











  



  
The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever47 reviews
Christopher Hitchens

Da Capo Press, 2007

Don't Judge a Book by its Title

+ Has it all
+ Valuable Anthology - Not Just for Atheists
+ Essential isn't strong enough-
+ Dear Autumn
  
  











  



  
Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists19 reviews
Dan Barker

Ulysses Press, 2008

One courageous former evangelical speaks the truth

+ good 'god'less
+ Dan tells his story of how he began to doubt his faith
+ Bit of a disappointment
+ Part of an "Atheist Trifecta"
  
  











  



  
The God Delusion1283 reviews
Richard Dawkins

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

An Atheist Handbook

+ A Waving Banner of Human Thought
+ Not for a light reading
+ Must read!
  
  











  



  
Atheism: The Case Against God (Skeptic's Bookshelf)251 reviews
George H. Smith

Prometheus Books, 1980

The Magnum Opus of Atheism

+ The Gospel of Atheism
+ Excellent
+ You've read the New Atheists. Now try an 'old' one
+ If you only read one book on atheism, this is the one
  
  











  



  
Atheist Universe: The Thinking Person's Answer to Christian Fundamentalism209 reviews
David Mills

Ulysses Press, 2006

From Christian To Skeptic

+ Excellent book for the Free Thinker
+ An Excellent Book on the Logic of Atheism
+ A Basic Primer For Non-Believers
  
  











  



  
Atheism Advanced: Further Thoughts of a Freethinker3 reviews
David Eller

American Atheist Press, 2008

Another masterpiece

+ Atheism Advanced, Understanding Enhanced
+ Some of the greatest achievements in atheist literature

While Christopher Hitchens', Sam Harris, and Richard Dawkins are entertaining the masses with their warranted and timely attacks on religion, Mr. Eller has established a philosophical fortress to deal with the entire religious/atheist debate. I recommend that anyone looking for a serious and ...
  
  











  



  
Godless: How an Evangelical Preacher Became One of America's Leading Atheists19 reviews
Dan Barker

Ulysses Press, 2008

One courageous former evangelical speaks the truth

+ good 'god'less
+ Dan tells his story of how he began to doubt his faith
+ Bit of a disappointment
+ Part of an "Atheist Trifecta"
  
  











  



  
Atheism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)37 reviews
Julian Baggini

Oxford University Press, USA, 2003

All the point are there

+ A breath of fresh air
+ Impossible discussion

Good introduction, most of the point can be found on the web but it's good to see them all together in a little book.
  
  











  



  
50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God22 reviews
Guy P. Harrison

Prometheus Books, 2008

Fifty ways to leave your savior?

+ 50 silly reasons
+ Great book for those who care about the 'God issue'
+ An amicable, common sense discussion
  
  











  



  
The Cambridge Companion to Atheism (Cambridge Companions to Philosophy)4 reviews

Cambridge University Press, 2006

An excellent collection of essays

+ Useful exploration of atheism's implications
+ Rigorous and nonpolemical,
+ excellent introduction to atheism
  
  











  



  
Why I Became an Atheist: A Former Preacher Rejects Christianity16 reviews
John W. Loftus

Prometheus Books, 2008

The Gold Standard

+ Common Backgrounds
+ If you are an apologist, you'd do well to take a crack at this.

John Loftus presents a thorough, honest, reasonable and accurate case for why he is an atheist, and more to the point, why Christianity should be rejected. This is a book to be read cover to cover, as each chapter builds on the chapters before it. He makes an excellent case for the position we ...