Discovery by Karina Fabian
What happens when a team of sisters join a treasure hunt for the first alien ship? Oddly enough, a lot of hilarity.
Mark’s Noble Quest by Katherine Campbell
Can a twenty-first century guy survive an Arthurian quest—and keep his true love?
Misshelved Magic by S.R. Crickard
A non-magical librarian and a student mage discover the secrets of a magical library.
December Books to Pray With: Pilgrims of Hope
A Catholic book list focused on the theme of hope and sense of journey as we look toward the jubilee year of 2025. Use these entertaining fiction stories to deepen your prayer life and renew the virtue of hope.
The 1st Catholic Reads Readers Choice Award
The list of books that won by popular vote for 2024, with a Honorary Mention section for notable past year’s books.
October Books to Pray With: For a Shared Mission
A list of books exploring the theme of solidarity between clergy and laity.
For the Pastoral Care of the Sick: July Books to Pray with Reading List
Use your recreational reading to foster an empathetic and Catholic imagination. A reading list to reflect on the sacrament of anointing of the sick, for them and their caregivers.
May Books to Pray With: For the Formation of Religious & Seminarians
A list of books to deepen your prayers for the formation of religious vocations in the church. Grow your imagination and empathy through the power of story.
Books to Pray With: April, For the Role of Women
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.
Announcing New Opportunities for Authors
We are now hosting giveaway drawings and new releases announcements. Get the word out about your book & reach out to us today.
Books To Pray With: Feb For the Terminally Ill
Every month in 2024 Pope Francis has a monthly prayer intention. Every month we will release a book list that will draw your heart and soul deeper into prayer on these topics.
The Rescue Sisters Series Adventures by Karina Fabian
Kickass Catholic Nuns in Space- what more do you need?!
Best Books of 2021
2021 brought many changes but the effects these books had on us remains as stalwart as the rock of Peter.
Three Reformers: Luther, Descartes, Rousseau by Jacques Maritain
Reaching back to a forgotten era of integrated Christian philosophy, Maritain retrieves concepts that could solve the dissolution of postmodern society.
June & July Book Releases
The hottest new books in Catholic fiction
The Vines of Mars by A.R.K. Watson
While tracking down his sister’s murderer, a Martian farmer discovers a secret that may destroy his colony.
Feel-Good Books For Pandemic Summer
Book Therapy to chase the blues away
The Science of God: The Convergence of Scientific and Biblical Wisdom by Gerald L. Schroeder
Essential reading for anyone involved in the debate between religion and science.
Beneath Wandering Stars by Ashlee Cowles
A young girl goes pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago on behalf of her brother and finds her place in the world.
The Fisherman’s Tomb; The Story of the Vatican’s Secret Search by John O’Neill
The untold true story of the greatest treasure hunt of the century, all done under the noses of the Nazi invasion.
Why Reading Fiction Made Me a Better Catholic
How reading fiction became a crucial step in my conversion to the Catholic Church.
Pilgrim River: A Spiritual Memoir by Kenneth GarciaÂ
“I see a small-time scholar and a semi-autistic loner, a flawed man who has persistently sought the Holy. The Quiet One.”
Best Catholic Books of 2017
2017 was an awesome year for Catholic literature. Here are our best finds for every genre.
From Afar by Roger Thomas
Three astronomers follow the stars in a search for order and meaning. An action adventure based on the three wise men of the Gospels.
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