“That’s where every human being lives: doubt in tension with faith, despair in tension with hope, hardness in tension with charity.”
Let in the darkness to show the light: A plea for Catholic fiction
Overview of Catholic fiction deserves to be a modern classic
“If you want a book that will introduce you to the depth and breadth of Catholic literature, this is the one for you.”
Writer’s Southern roots inspire ‘radical faith’ element to her fiction
Valerie Sayers’ most recent work, “The Powers,” takes the reader to New York City in the summer of 1941, as Americans followed not only Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak, but also the dire developments in Europe that would eventually drag the country into World War II.
‘Henry, Himself’: A life well-lived, but is it good enough?
This novel has plenty of humor and beautiful prose; it is definitely a worthwhile read, says reviewer Ann Jonas.
Book review: ‘Faithful’
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.