Watson is as science fiction author and a convert to Catholicism from the Church of Christ. In between teaching R.C.I.A. classes Watson typically reviews science fiction and mystery novels where she obsesses over robots, strange aliens and anything related to cyborgs or questions about the nature of humans and souls. As for non-Catholic books, anything that compares Catholic Theology of the Body ethics with another worldview would be fascinating. Also, a space haj or other various comparative pilgrimages would be fantastic! Basically, if you have big ideas or philosophy in your fiction she’ll probably want to read it.
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.
Get into the Advent spirit with stories that entertain and don’t water down the holiday.
The list of books that won by popular vote for 2024, with a Honorary Mention section for notable past year’s books.
Our favorites of the year!
A book list for those who are grieving, and those praying for them.
In the shady corporate-ruled galaxy, a man can acknowledge no god. Yet having nothing worth dying for frightens Mark more than death itself.
A list of books exploring the theme of solidarity between clergy and laity.
Books with the themes of the All Hallows season grouped according to scariness level.
Let us pray that each of us listen with our hearts to the cry of the Earth and of the victims of
environmental disasters and the climate crisis, making a personal commitment to care for the world
we inhabit.
A priest to Death Row inmates, Fr. Jacob must face the earthly consequences of ‘love thy enemy’
A book list to fuel your prayers for the world’s political leaders and grow your Catholic empathetic imagination.
The perfect children’s companion to a quiet Mass.
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.
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.
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.
An ancient journal. A family secret. A soul to save.
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.
We are now hosting giveaway drawings and new releases announcements. Get the word out about your book & reach out to us today.
We all hunger for the same food from heaven. A collection of short stories exploring an Albanian Orthodox church community, their Catholic and Evangelical neighbors, and the hunger for heaven that unites them all.
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.
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.
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.
January starts the year off with praying for and in thanks of the gift of diversity to the church.
Our favorite books that we reviewed in 2023. If you want Catholic literature but don’t know where to start this, (and previous award winners) is the list for you.
A young slave girl in ancient Korea investigates a murder & meets real life Korean Catholic saints
Kickass Catholic Nuns in Space- what more do you need?!
The last day of a convicted murderer’s life: Can he save his soul in time?
A young inventor in the 1920’s finds out his patrons intend to use his robots for crime. To fight back he becomes a hero inspired by the miraculous medal.
One Caribbean woman’s faith-filled rise from village to global health leadership in an age of segregation & prejudice
In Post-WWII England, nearly everyone has something to hide—even kill for. Father Gabriel starts uncovering the truth, bringing souls the chance for redemption.
Robots, Souls, Muslim & Catholic Friendships, and the sacramental reality that binds them all together.
