Spirituality and Religion
 
March 2026

Recent Releases
Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith by Rachel Held Evans
Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith
by Rachel Held Evans

For a generation finding their footing in life after evangelicalism, Rachel Held Evans was one of the most trusted and beloved voices of our time. Stubborn in her hope, courageous in her questions, and devoted to inclusivity, her online writing was a sanctuary to the millions who read her words daily. Her death to a sudden illness in 2019 invoked a global outpouring of stories of her legacy and influence. Today, her words still speak, and now for the first time, fans old and new can experience her most viral and enduring essays in print.
The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary by Terry Tempest Williams
The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary
by Terry Tempest Williams

In this time of political fragility, climate chaos, and seeking beauty wherever we can find its glimmer, Terry Tempest Williams introduces us to the Glorians. They are not distant dieties, but the ordinary, often overlooked presences -- animal, plant, memory, moment -- that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world.
Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis by Jared Stacy Phd
Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis
by Jared Stacy Phd

Conspiracy theories are at the root of the most pressing political problems of our time, yet their influence cuts just as personal. Suspicion has fractured families, communities, churches, and our very social fabric, as one person's fact is another's fake news. In Reality in Ruins, Dr. Jared Stacy braves the untold history of conspiracism in American evangelicalism and the anxiety at the heart of this radioactive movement that affects us all.
Wisdom Untethered: The Time for Questions by Michael A. Singer
Wisdom Untethered: The Time for Questions
by Michael A. Singer

Michael A. Singer, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Untethered Soul, returns with an illuminating new guide to achieving inner freedom. Through insightful dialogues and timeless wisdom, Singer reveals the answers to life's greatest challenges and shows us that peace has always been present within. Blending philosophy, psychology, and spiritual practice, this transformative book offers heartfelt guidance for anyone seeking clarity, calm, and purpose in everyday life.
The Supreme Gift: Love Is the Greatest Thing in the World by Paulo Coelho
The Supreme Gift: Love Is the Greatest Thing in the World
by Paulo Coelho

Love is humankind's supreme gift, our spiritual center and our guiding light. This inspiring essay by Paulo Coelho, the internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist, teaches us how to embrace it.
Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery by Shi Heng Yi
Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery
by Shi Heng Yi

In the international bestseller Shaolin Spirit, renowned teacher and founder of the Shaolin Temple Europe Shi Heng Yi reveals profound insights to human development paired with twelve personal core practices to foster essential transformation of body and mind. From improving sleep and mental clarity to building strength, flexibility, and focus, these time-honored techniques offer a practical and personal way to self-mastery.
Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker...
by James Martin, SJ

This coming-of-age memoir looks back on the summer jobs, awkward moments, and small lessons that shaped a future Jesuit priest. Told with humor and humility, it reflects on work, character, and the surprising ways ordinary experiences can prepare us for a life of purpose. Readers drawn to this blend of warmth and everyday spirituality might also appreciate Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle.
Conversations on Faith
by Martin Scorsese with Antonio Spadaro

In a series of intimate dialogues with Father Antonio Spadaro, filmmaker Martin Scorsese reflects on his Catholic upbringing, creative influences, and the spiritual questions that run through his films. Their conversations offer a candid look at the evolving faith behind a celebrated artistic life.
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