With succinct observation, the narrator correctly identifies the motives and hope of Mexican immigrants. Texas is north of Mexico, but in John Mort’s insightful and delightful novel, "The Illegal", Texas is northern Mexico. Or so it... Read More

Crisp and visual imagery, brisk and humorous dialogue—this novel’s prose will capture the attention of those interested in San Francisco’s hippie history. Michael Castleman’s "Killer Weed" is a nostalgic remembrance of the... Read More

Brass Tacks: Christianity and Beyond!, by Roger L. Bradley, is written in the tradition of the Christian literary genre called meditations. The book’s twelve chapters are organized around a set of themes, from practical Christianity... Read More

An old nautical joke notes that the two happiest days of a man’s life are the day he buys his boat and the day he sells it. In his delightful, insightful, and adventurous memoir, "Sailing with Rhyme and Reason", Robert E. Jack explains... Read More

In the first part of the Joseph’s Triangle, Imad Hassan investigates a topic not often analyzed in scriptural studies. His hypothesis is that a marriage between Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph never occurred. Although no gospel... Read More

In the last half century, medical procedure protocols have progressed to the point where, in the face of imminent death, “do not resuscitate” orders are common in most hospitals. In her short, insightful book, Priscilla Noble-Mathews... Read More

In Christian tradition, the Lazarus metaphor symbolizes the physical resurrection of the body and the dormant spirituality of human beings. Pierre Hegy’s methodical and thoughtful analysis of the present crisis in worldwide Catholicism... Read More

In the realm of spirituality, the phrase “the way” refers primarily to two major images. In the Gospel of St. John, Jesus refers to himself as the way, the truth, and the light; and in traditional Chinese philosophy and Eastern... Read More