Best-selling author Alice Hoffman has written 23 novels, along with eight books for children and young adults and three books of short fiction. Her newest novel, “Faithful,” is contemporary fiction at its best.
Book review: ‘Faithful’
Book review: ‘Great Catholic Parishes’
This is a book of good news about “places in the Catholic Church where creativity, vision and devotion have the traction to move the mission of Jesus Christ forward.
Highly readable history of American Catholics brings key figures to life
In this excellent, well-written and highly readable book, Russell Shaw presents the stories of 15 famous Catholics.
Businessman’s take on parish leadership may be required reading
The book shares “the self-reported best practices, opportunities and challenges of more than 200 excellent parishes.”
Inspiring story tells tale of unexpected blessings
Christian author Melody Carlson has written over 200 books, including several Christmas novellas. Her newest Christmas title, “The Christmas Angel Project,” features five women in a book club who come from different walks of life.
Scholar explores significance of menorah to Jews, Christians, Muslims
Steven Fine, a professor of Jewish history at Yeshiva University in New York City, explores biblical, cultural and religious history through the lens of what he rightly calls in his conclusion “the oldest religious symbol in all of Western culture.”
New inspirational children’s books will make great gifts for Christmas
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The following books are suitable for Christmas giving: “All Shall Be Well: A Spiritual Journal for Hope and Encouragement” by Hilda St. Clair. […]
Books show importance of moms’ faith, health on faith, health of world
“The First 1,000 Days: A Crucial Time for Mothers and Children — And the World” by Roger Thurow. Public Affairs (Philadelphia, 2016). 262 pp., $26.99. “Divine […]