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Gapman by Karina Fabian

Gapman by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Aug 4, 2025 | Fantasy

Earth has its first superhero—and a dragon’s taking him under his wing.

Idol Speculations by Karina Fabian

Idol Speculations by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Sep 28, 2024 | Fantasy, Mystery

Can a dragon take on a monster ten times his size?

Greater Treasures by Karina Fabian

Greater Treasures by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Nov 23, 2023 | Fantasy, Mystery

Will Vern sacrifice the fate of two worlds for the life of his best friend?

Christmas Spirits by Karina Fabian

Christmas Spirits by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Nov 10, 2023 | Fantasy, Mystery

A dragon PI and a Faerie nun try to save a businessman from the Ghosts of Christmas.

The Rescue Sisters Series Adventures by Karina Fabian

The Rescue Sisters Series Adventures by Karina Fabian

by A.R.K. Watson | Oct 8, 2023 | Middle Grade Books, Science Fiction, Young Adult

Kickass Catholic Nuns in Space- what more do you need?!

Siren Spell by Karina Fabian

Siren Spell by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Jul 9, 2023 | Fantasy, Mystery

Immortal dragon Vern can handle anything—until a curse turns him human…

Nun of My Business by Karina Fabian

Nun of My Business by Karina Fabian

by Corinna Turner | Mar 29, 2023 | Fantasy, Mystery, Young Adult

When a nun hires Vern to prove that a new pop song is evil, the dragon suspects his new client might be hiding something.

If Wishes Were Dragons By Karina Fabian

If Wishes Were Dragons By Karina Fabian

by M.S. Ocampo | Nov 27, 2020 | Fantasy, Middle Grade Books, Mystery, Young Adult

What happens when LARPing becomes a lot more real than a group of D&D players can handle?

Murder Most Picante by Karina Fabian

Murder Most Picante by Karina Fabian

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 20, 2020 | Fantasy, Middle Grade Books, Mystery

The government can’t decide whether he is an illegal immigrant or invasive species. God expects a respectable dragon to find justice for others. This Dragon is not having a good time of it!

Dex’s Way by Karina Fabian

Dex’s Way by Karina Fabian

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 14, 2020 | Science Fiction

Surviving the Black Hole was only the first part, now Dex will have to survive the far future and reunite with Santiago.

Old Man & The Void by Karina Fabian

Old Man & The Void by Karina Fabian

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 6, 2020 | Science Fiction

When Dex decides to catch the treasure of a century, he is pulled into a black hole and must fight the robotic ghosts of an alien war.

Discovery by Karina Fabian

Discovery by Karina Fabian

by A.R.K. Watson | Aug 21, 2017 | Reviews, Science Fiction

What happens when a team of sisters join a treasure hunt for the first alien ship? Oddly enough, a lot of hilarity.

Books to Deepen Your Lent

Books to Deepen Your Lent

by A.R.K. Watson | Feb 13, 2026 | Topical Book Lists

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

Editor’s Choice Awards 2025

Editor’s Choice Awards 2025

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 9, 2025 | Uncategorized

2025 Our Favorite Books we Read this Year

December Books to Pray With: Pilgrims of Hope

December Books to Pray With: Pilgrims of Hope

by A.R.K. Watson | Dec 9, 2024 | List Posts, Topical Book Lists, Uncategorized

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.

Christmas Books to Curl up With

Christmas Books to Curl up With

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 23, 2024 | For Authors, Reviews, Topical Book Lists

Get into the Advent spirit with stories that entertain and don’t water down the holiday.

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.

Best of 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards

Best of 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards

by A.R.K. Watson | Nov 11, 2024 | Best of the Year Post, For Authors, Non-Review Posts

Our favorites of the year!

October Books to Pray With: For a Shared Mission

October Books to Pray With: For a Shared Mission

by A.R.K. Watson | Oct 5, 2024 | Topical Book Lists

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

For the Pastoral Care of the Sick: July Books to Pray with Reading List

by A.R.K. Watson | Jun 30, 2024 | List Posts, Topical Book Lists

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

May Books to Pray With: For the Formation of Religious & Seminarians

by A.R.K. Watson | May 4, 2024 | Topical Book Lists

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

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 To Pray With: Feb For the Terminally Ill

Books To Pray With: Feb For the Terminally Ill

by A.R.K. Watson | Jan 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

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.

August & September New Book Releases

August & September New Book Releases

by A.R.K. Watson | Sep 12, 2021 | Bridge Books, Children's Books, Classics, Fantasy, For Authors, General Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Horror, Memoir, Middle Grade Books, Mystery, New Releases Posts, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult

Step into Fall with a Good Book

Best of 2020

Best of 2020

by A.R.K. Watson | Dec 21, 2020 | Best of the Year Post, Bridge Books, Children's Books, Classics, Fantasy, For Authors, General Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Horror, Memoir, Mystery, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Reviews, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Uncategorized, Young Adult

Yes some good things DID happen this year- Catholic creators have not let turmoil stop their mission.

Feel-Good Books For Pandemic Summer

Feel-Good Books For Pandemic Summer

by A.R.K. Watson | Jun 15, 2020 | Children's Books, Classics, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphic Novels, Historical Fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Poetry, Reviews, Science Fiction, Thriller, Topical Book Lists, Young Adult

Book Therapy to chase the blues away

2021 Summer Reading List for Preteens

2021 Summer Reading List for Preteens

by A.R.K. Watson | Jun 7, 2021 | Children's Books, Topical Book Lists, Young Adult

Six series that are a must-have for your Preteen’s library ages 8-13

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