Spirituality and Religion
May 2025
Recent Releases
Seeing the Supernatural: Investigating Angels, Demons, Mystical Dreams, Near-Death Encounters, and Other Mysteries of the Unseen World
by Lee Strobel

Investigative journalist, former atheist, and bestselling author Lee Strobel weaves together standout material from his bestselling books with dynamic new interviews with brilliant experts to investigate what we can know for sure about the mysterious--and captivating--supernatural realm.
Mid-Faith Crisis: Finding a Path Through Doubt, Disillusionment, and Dead Ends
by Catherine McNiel
 
Through storytelling and reflection, McNiel and Hague offer practices and disciplines that help reclaim what is genuine and discard what is not. They reassure us that the crisis of faith is not an endpoint but a transformative stage that can lead to a more sincere and robust belief system. If you're in the midst of a spiritual reevaluation, Mid-Faith Crisis will serve as a beacon of hope, reminding us that while the road may be rocky, the destination holds the promise of deeper faith and connection.
 
 
 
 
My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic & Miracle
by Rebe Huntman

Blending memoir and spiritual pilgrimage, this lyrical narrative explores the Sacred Feminine through Afro-Cuban traditions of dance, ritual, and spirit. Ideal for readers drawn to embodied spirituality and cultural exploration, it offers a moving meditation on grief, lineage, and transformation.
Godstruck: Seven Women's Unexpected Journeys to Religious Conversion
by Kelsey Osgood

This intimate, searching portrait of modern religious conversion focuses on women who find faith in unexpected places. With curiosity and care, the author explores how belief intersects with identity, tradition, and fulfillment -- offering insight for anyone intrigued by the tension between contemporary life and ancient faith.
Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus
by Elaine Pagels

Elaine Pagels investigates how stories of Jesus’s miracles shaped the movement that followed him -- and why they still resonate today. With historical precision and narrative flair, she unpacks the tension between fact and faith, inviting spiritually curious readers to rethink the power of sacred storytelling.
Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness
by Natasha Smith

Addressing trauma and faith through a deeply personal lens, this book offers spiritual solidarity to Black women navigating generational and personal loss. Combining biblical reflection with lived experience, it speaks to those seeking space to exhale, grieve, and reclaim hope in a world that too often overlooks their pain.
Blazing Eye Sees All: Love Has Won, False Prophets and the Fever Dream of the American New Age
by Leah Sottile

A sharp, immersive look at the rise of New Age spirituality in America -- both the earnest yearning it reflects and the darker currents it conceals. True crime fans, cultural observers, and spiritual seekers alike will be drawn to this investigation of gurus, conspiracies, and the search for healing.
The Jewish Way to a Good Life: Find Happiness, Build Community, and Embrace Lovingkindness
by Rabbi Shira Stutman

For readers curious about applying spiritual tradition to modern life, this accessible guide explores Jewish values as tools for self-understanding and connection. With warmth and clarity, Rabbi Shira Stutman blends ancient teachings with practical insight into relationships, generosity, and the everyday ethics of living well.
Lower Than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity
by Diarmaid MacCulloch

This exploration of the complex and evolving relationship between Christianity and sexuality, examines how Christian thought and practice have shaped and been shaped by human experiences of sex, gender and family over three millennia.
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