The City and The Dungeon by Matthew P. Schmidt
Who knew fighting monsters in a D&D dungeon could convince him that not everything can be attributed to a chance roll of the dice?
King of the Shattered Glass by Susan Joy Bellavance
An orphan maid braves the wrath of the King when she breaks his precious glassware but realizes true beauty of forgiveness and broken glass.
The Table by Dennis Lambert
A table built by the grandfather of Jesus Christ survives the darkest moment in history to bring peace to a widowed musician
Through the Ashes by Jacqueline Brown
Fans of The 100 and Runaway’s and The Gifted will find this YA story riveting.
Standing Strong by Theresa Linden
Keefe hides his call to the priesthood and no matter how much Jarrett tries he still gets into trouble. Can the brothers find their courage?
How Can You Still Be Catholic? By Christopher Sparks
There are many good apologetics books out there but this book teaches you how to speak to the heart as much as the head.
Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino
In this historical drama, Emilia longs for a love as beautiful as her sonata, but the ambitions of her father put her and her sister in great danger.
When We Were Eve: Uncovering the Woman God Created You to be By Colleen C. Mitchell
Remember Eve before the fall, remember the good inside you. A book for those who have forgotten, or are tempted to forget.
Vigil by Russell Newquist
“Big Trouble in Little China” meets Saint George and the Dragon
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Dying for Compassion by Barbara Golder
This is the feisty lady-doc origin story I have been waiting for. Golder proves herself to be an excellent character writer in the mystery genre.
The Doha Experiment by Gary Wasserman
For a Catholic reader, the Doha Experiment offers a unique opportunity to understand both the Jewish mind and the Qatari culture.
The Other Side of Freedom by Cynthia Toney
A Catholic “To Kill a Mockingbird” if there ever was one.
Sunrise on the Icewolf by Colleen Drippe
Helen grew up on a world ruled by women where showing interest in your father is taboo, but she will journey across planets to save him.
McCracken and the Lost Lady by Mark Adderley
McCracken gives us the grounded swashbuckling Catholic hero that our inner child has always wanted.
Saving Mt. Rushmore by Andrea Jo Rodgers
John’s summer plans are ruined when he is recruited to a top-secret crime-fighting school, St. Michael’s Academy.
Treelight by Colleen Drippe
When the planet of Treelight’s contract changes hands the Star Brothers send an agent to discover the corporation’s plans for the sleepy little space colony.
Bead by Bead: The Scriptural Rosary by Meggie K. Daly
A scriptural meditation and a moving witness of how the rosary brought the author back to The Church.
Defend the Tabernacle by Deacon Patrick Augustin Jones
Catherine and Bernard get whisked away to do battle on the Soulscape, where the true nature of things is revealed.
Best Catholic Books of 2017
2017 was an awesome year for Catholic literature. Here are our best finds for every genre.
