Recent Reviews
Do Carpenters Dream of Wooden Sheep? by Corinna Turner
A poignant retelling of the Holy Family in a cyberpunk universe.
Champion of Valdeor by Sandralena Hanley
Fed up with modern 1st person, present tense narratives bursting with ‘hip’ characters? Look no further!
The Boy Who Knew (Friends in High Places: Carlo Acutis) by Corinna Turner
Faced with his death, a fifteen-year-old learns how to live through the wisdom of Blessed Carlo Acutis.
Anno Domini 2064 by Jacob Clearfield
Mark is happy serving the Party of the Golden Republic, but when he discovers God, he risks losing everything.
Night Prayer by Brother Bernard Seif, SMC, Ed.D., DNM
The Motto Suaviter Sed Fortiter (Gentle But Strong) informs this historical mystery novel about the founding of the Salesian spiritual family and its various branches.
Heavenly Hosts: Eucharistic Miracles for Kids by Kathryn Griffin Swegart, O.F.S.
Teach your children about the real presence through these short bedtime stories.
The Fire of Eden (The Harwood Mysteries Book 3) by Antony Barone Kolenc
The mystery of a stolen treasure might hold the key to Xan’s discernment about whether God is calling him to the priesthood or to Lucy.
The Light of Tara by John Desjarlais
As the power of Rome crumbles, a teenage St. Patrick must decide between his home and sacrificing himself for those who had enslaved him.
Books to Deepen Your Lent
Whatever your needs or tastes these books explore the Lenten themes of repentance, confession and renewal.
Climb the Tree by Michael Bertrand
Investigations into a haunted suburban community mixes the fun of Stranger Things with the other-worldly sense of Tales from the Loop and the madness of House of Leaves.
The Haunted Cathedral by Antony Barone Kolenc
Xan is finally bringing his parent’s killer to justice, yet his guardian monk insists he must forgive the murderer
A Printer’s Choice by W.L. Patenaude
The first nation in space has sworn off religion, but now they need the help of Fr. McCellan to solve a murder and save them from religious terrorists.
Hussar by Declan Finn (St. Tommy NYPD Book 8)
It’s been a few years since St. Tommy saved the world. Now his son Jeremy and ward Lena have joined the fight.
Best Books of 2021
2021 brought many changes but the effects these books had on us remains as stalwart as the rock of Peter.
The Light of Christmas Morning by Susan Joy Bellavance, Illustrated by Anne Kissanne Engelhart
A cozy Christmas bed time story that puts Catholic traditions front and center
All Things New by Erin McCole Cupp Breaking the Cycle and Raising a Joyful Family
A guide to self-aware parenting for those poorly parented
End of Year Releases
The newest stories in Catholic literature! End your year with a good book.
Sister Aloysius Says, “Pray, Pray, Pray.” By Linda Etchison Illustrated by Denise Plumlee-Tadlock
Sister Aloysius teaches children how to be active in their prayer life.