Though reading is sometimes maligned as an indulgence, Austin Carty insists that it is a necessity for those in the ministry. In The Pastor’s Bookshelf, he gives tips on what and how to read, promising that “reading will make you a... Read More

Asserting that diversity in the workplace has to be intentional, "The Waymakers" is a timely, action-oriented leadership guide. Tara Jaye Frank’s emphatic leadership book "The Waymakers" is packed with recommendations for creating and... Read More

Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore’s inspiring biography traces the rise of a Black American painter, the great grandson of slaves, to a place of eminence in twentieth-century American art, despite the racism he faced. Born in 1911 in North... Read More

Emma Carlson Berne’s clever mystery novel "Shabbat Sabotage" is about friendship, community, and facing one’s fears. Maya doesn’t want to go to summer camp. She’s not athletic, she doesn’t enjoy the outdoors, and she has... Read More

Neile Cooper’s "Kicking Glass" explores stained glass-making with tutorials and colorful inspirations. Cooper’s book takes some of the mystery and fear out of making stained glass, outlining detailed information about setting up... Read More

A young man’s journey of self-discovery leads him to the last place he ever expected in Ben Okri’s novel "Astonishing the Gods". Determined to find out why his people are invisible to everyone but themselves, an unnamed young man... Read More

"Sermons with Insight" is an instructive collection that muses on how Christians should approach contemporary issues in a way that reflects their faith. The earnest entries of Roland Zimany’s collection "Sermons with Insight" encourage... Read More

In poet Mona Arshi’s debut novel "Somebody Loves You", Ruby, who was born to Indian parents in England, stopped talking at school. She goes to see various therapists. Her older sister, Rania, is artistic but morbid. The girls’ mother... Read More