This offbeat collection of stories provides insights into the process of translation. Véronique Côté and Steve Gagnon’s "I Never Talk About It" is an intriguing and ambitious collection made up of thirty-seven short stories in the... Read More

"Reflections on Mortality" is a noteworthy addition to the literature about death and dying. Some books, as Francis Bacon remarked, should be chewed and digested. "Reflections on Mortality", a series of nineteen essays edited by Robert... Read More

With intriguing looks at military loyalty, "Non Semper Fidelis" takes a thoughtful look at American marines. Sam Foster’s "Non Semper Fidelis" skillfully examines the inner workings of a Marine Corps base, Quantico, during an uneasy... Read More

These vivid stories impart hope, insight, and inspiration for those who may be wrestling with their own faith—or lack thereof. In the well-crafted "Wrestling with God", Barbara Falconer Newhall seeks answers to the intensely personal... Read More

"The Third Swimmer" is an engaging novel and a welcome addition to the literature of understanding the destruction of war. Rosalind Brackenbury’s "The Third Swimmer" is an intricate, well-crafted gem of a tale. The first part finds two... Read More

Teachers will love these letters for they way that they vividly validate the hard work they do in the classroom. "Thank You, Teacher" is a collection of delightful letters expressing gratitude to educators, compiled and edited by Holly... Read More

A writing guru offers meditative reflections on her working life in this personable collection of vignettes. In her collection of essays The Great Spring, Natalie Goldberg writes with honesty and intensity about her life and how it has... Read More

A theologian addresses the complex moral, legal, and political issues of a pluralistic society. "A Culture of Engagement" is a compendium of Cathleen Kaveny’s columns published in Commonweal, a Catholic magazine dedicated to providing... Read More