Spirituality and Religion
January 2026

Recent Releases
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good... by John Fugelsang
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good...
by John Fugelsang

With biting humor and biblical savvy, John Fugelsang dismantles the weaponization of Christianity by far-right extremists. This bold, irreverent guide is perfect for anyone tired of religion being used to justify hate -- and ready to reclaim faith’s true message of love, mercy, and justice.
There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness
by Ram Dass; edited by Parvati Markus 

Drawn from Ram Dass’s final teachings, this guide urges readers to move beyond division and rediscover unity. Through reflections, meditations, and wisdom from leading voices, it offers hope and practical steps for living with compassion and wholeness, serving as a timely resource for those craving connection.
Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life
by Laura Lynne Jackson

A celebrated psychic medium shares stories of connection and intuition, offering practical tools for tuning in to life’s unseen currents. Warm and reassuring, this account blends personal experience with spiritual insight, making it perfect for readers curious about signs, synchronicity, and the possibility of guidance beyond the physical world.
Holy Disruptor: Shattering the Shiny Facade by Getting Louder with the Truth
by Amy Duggar King

Amy Duggar King pulls back the curtain on life inside the Duggar family, sharing her journey from “Crazy Cousin Amy” to outspoken advocate for truth and healing. Raw and unfiltered, this memoir confronts toxic cycles and celebrates the courage it takes to break free and reclaim faith.
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir by Ruth Wariner
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir
by Ruth Wariner

The Sound of Gravel is the remarkable true story of one girl's coming-of-age in a polygamist Mormon Doomsday cult.
Healing the Wounds of Rejection: Moving Forward with Strength, Confidence, and the...
by Joyce Meyer and Ginger Stache

With clarity and compassion, the authors address the deep pain of rejection and its lingering effects. This empowering guide offers biblical truths and actionable steps to restore confidence and wholeness after a challenge, failure, or betrayal, making this a comforting resource for Christians seeking emotional healing and renewed self-worth.
Worldly Girls: A Memoir by Tamara Jong
Worldly Girls: A Memoir
by Tamara Jong

Tamara Jong's debut memoir is a moving portrait of trauma, addiction, grief, and forgiveness. In sparse yet searing prose, Jong documents the tragic history of her fractured family and her fraught relationship with her strict Jehovah's Witness religion. In doing so, she shines a light into the dark corners of memory that have haunted her well into adulthood.
Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You by Kate Belew
Word Witch: How to Call Upon and Cultivate the Creative Magic Within You
by Kate Belew

Word Witches are spellcasters of language. They are storytellers, poets, writers, and ritualists who know that writing anything is a form of channeling: spirits, ancestors, collective dreams, and their most authentic and surprising selves. Word Witch is a joyful guide and companion, helping writers build a creative practice rooted in magic.
Shamanism: The Timeless Religion by Manvir Singh
Shamanism: The Timeless Religion
by Manvir Singh

This book offers an adventurous journey into one of humanity’s oldest spiritual traditions. Traveling across continents and cultures, it reveals how shamans navigate unseen worlds to heal, guide, and transform. Thought-provoking and immersive, it invites readers to consider what ancient wisdom can still teach us today.
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