Unlike other people, Zoe Tussler knows that life is perfectible, and she knows this because of Maine. Thus begins David Ebenbach’s "Miss Portland", winner of the 2016 Orison Fiction Prize, a moving paean to becoming the place where you... Read More

The book’s overall message is encouraging and timely—just like the tale of David and Goliath, which is never out-of-date. "The Eyes on Growing Needs" by Love Otuechere uses the compelling biblical tale of David facing and slaying... Read More

Verduci’s book is a diverse introduction to the Bible and to biblical thought, and his synopses may prove to be a valuable place to start understanding it. Saverio Verduci’s "Your Passport to Understanding the Bible" is a concise and... Read More

"Julep Street" is the poignant journey of a man searching for meaning after loss, with his best friend by his side. There’s no better way to melt hearts than with an emotionally charged boy-and-his-dog adventure. "Julep... Read More

"Hopeless Romantic" is an incredible, vibrant, timely romance that puts the emphasis on the T in LGBTQ. What happens when you fall in love with someone who defies everything you think you know about men, women, gender, queerness, and... Read More

The plot is excellently paced, and the author presents a near perfect balance between quiet character moments and over-the-top action. "Noise" by Brett Garcia Rose introduces a wealth of emotionally resonant characters via an... Read More

On hot-button issues, Rubio focuses on “the space between” where Catholics can find common ground. American politics can be a challenge for Catholics, as its two major political parties agree with Vatican positions on certain issues... Read More