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By Violence Unavenged by Annette Young

By Violence Unavenged by Annette Young

by A.R.K. Watson | Jun 21, 2019 | Historical Fiction

A Catholic Historical Epic to Rival The Sound of Music.

A Distant Prospect by Annette Young

A Distant Prospect by Annette Young

by Lori Wilson | Aug 27, 2018 | General Fiction, Historical Fiction

Lucy has been broken by the horrors of polio and the war for Irish Independence. Can Australia offer her a new life and a new home?

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Books to Deepen Your Lent

Books to Deepen Your Lent

by A.R.K. Watson | Mar 1, 2025 | Topical Book Lists

Whatever your needs or tastes these books explore the Lenten themes of repentance, confession and renewal.

For Those Fleeing Their Country: June Books to Pray With Series

For Those Fleeing Their Country: June Books to Pray With Series

by A.R.K. Watson | Jun 3, 2024 | List Posts, Non-Review Posts, Topical Book Lists

A reading list to reflect on the plight of migrants and refugees. We pray that migrants fleeing from war or hunger, forced to undertake journeys full of danger and violence, find welcome and new opportunities in the countries that receive them.

Books to Pray With: April, For the Role of Women

Books to Pray With: April, For the Role of Women

by A.R.K. Watson | Apr 3, 2024 | Non-Review Posts, Topical Book Lists

A book list with prayerful reflection on the gift of women in the church. Pray and read along with us and the Pope’s monthly reflections for 2024.

Books for Lent

by A.R.K. Watson | Feb 27, 2021 | Bridge Books, Children's Books, Classics, Fantasy, For Authors, General Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Horror, Memoir, Musings, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Podcast, Poetry, Reviews, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Topical Book Lists, Young Adult

Deepen your Lenten reflection with these stories of repentance and forgiveness

Best of 2019

Best of 2019

by A.R.K. Watson | Jan 19, 2020 | Best of the Year Post, For Authors, Reviews, Uncategorized

Comic Books, Classic Literature and newly converted Catholic authors– 2019 brought some excellent changes to the literary tradition of our faith.

Best Catholic Books of 2017

Best Catholic Books of 2017

by A.R.K. Watson | Dec 29, 2017 | Best of the Year Post, For Authors, Reviews, Uncategorized

2017 was an awesome year for Catholic literature. Here are our best finds for every genre.

The 1st Catholic Reads Readers Choice Award

The 1st Catholic Reads Readers Choice Award

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 18, 2024 | Best of the Year Post

The list of books that won by popular vote for 2024, with a Honorary Mention section for notable past year’s books.

How Sweet the Sound by Courtney Guest Kim

How Sweet the Sound by Courtney Guest Kim

by A.R.K. Watson | Oct 11, 2019 | Romance

Annette makes all the wrong decisions for her love life—but through Grace finds true wisdom.

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