Book Reviews

Historical novel evocatively depicts Nazi-occupied Rome, stumbles on famous priest’s characterization

Historical novel evocatively depicts Nazi-occupied Rome, stumbles on famous priest’s characterization

Short stories explore consequences of treating people without proper care

In the opening story of this collection — which lends its title to the whole — the reader is introduced to Bub, a young boy reluctantly dragged off by his father to “help” his elderly grandmother.

What is love, really? Graphic novel for teenagers creatively explore the topic

In a world of broken marriages, unhappy relationships and false notions of love, is it even possible to believe in romantic love anymore? This is the question posed by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham's “Lunar New Year Love Story.”

Book tells how artists turned St. Joseph into complex historical figure

"The Silent Knight: A History of St. Joseph as Depicted in Art" by Elizabeth Lev.

Vatican offers free e-book for family rosary

The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network have a gift for families for the month of October, which is traditionally dedicated to the rosary.

Longtime Catholic commentator looks back on many he’s met

"Not Forgotten: Elegies for, and Reminiscences of, a Diverse Cast of Characters, Most of Them Admirable" by George Weigel.

Mysteries, dragons, saints fill summer reading for Catholic youth

The following books are suitable for summer reading.

What happened to Cardinal Pell can happen to any Australian, author warns

Australia has entered a new phase that could see any Australian consigned to imprisonment without any evidence for crimes they have not committed, warned the author of a new book on the trial and imprisonment of Cardinal George Pell.

Novel helps readers feel the chill of mid-century Minnesota

"The Ice Harvest" by Sharon Locy. Marymount Institute Press.

‘Alienated America’ author urges Catholics to engage in parish, community

When you hear the word "alien," what do you first think of? A short man with a bulbous head hailing from Mars? Perhaps the intractable national debate on border security?

Sociologists refute stereotypes about religious views toward science

"Religion vs. Science: What Religious People Really Think" by Elaine Howard Ecklund & Christopher P. Scheitle.

Three authors explore varied facets of aging, but one disappoints

- Vesper Time - Aging Starts in Your Mind - Ageless Soul
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