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Spirituality and Religion September 2026 |
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Our 2026 On The Same Page selection is Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. From Sept. 21-Oct. 18 all Forsyth County Public Library branches will host discussions, events, and activities highlighting the book and its themes. Review the full schedule of On The Same Page events, information about the book, and more on forsythlibrary.org. |
| The Cure at Walden Pond: A Guide to Recovering Our Humanity by Thomas MooreWhat might Thoreau have to teach us about living well today? Drawing on Walden and his own experiences as a psychotherapist and spiritual guide, Thomas Moore reflects on how slowing down, paying attention, and spending time in nature can help restore a sense of meaning in a distracted world. His observations are both familiar and uniquely tuned to the contemporary world we are all navigating. |
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| All That's Unseen: An Appalachian Memoir by Emilee HackneyAfter a devastating betrayal that called her Pentecostal faith into question, debut memoirist Emilee Hackney left her small Appalachian town in Virginia for Harvard. Amidst the culture shock, Hackney realized that leaving home was the right move for her. But it also made her see that home in a new light, and she found herself defending the land of her birth against those quick to dismiss and stereotype the South and its people. |
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The God Test: Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning by Robert WrightWhat does the rise of artificial intelligence mean not only for society, but for humanity’s place in the universe? Viewing AI through the sweeping lens of evolution, Robert Wright argues that it represents far more than a technological revolution. As increasingly powerful systems reshape our world, he explores the profound spiritual and moral test they may pose—and whether meeting that challenge could give humanity a shared sense of purpose. Blending science, philosophy, and religion, The God Test offers a provocative examination of AI’s power to transform both civilization and our understanding of ourselves.
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The Monk's Mindset: Finding Stillness in a World That Won't Stop Moving by Sam YoFormer Buddhist monk and Peloton instructor Sam Yo draws on an extraordinary journey—from performing on London’s West End to training in a Thai monastery—to show how inner calm can be cultivated amid the demands of modern life. Blending personal stories with Buddhist wisdom and practical guidance, he offers tools for quieting the mind, navigating change, building resilience, and bringing body, heart, mind, and spirit into balance. The Monk’s Mindset is an accessible invitation to live with greater presence, clarity, and intention.
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Proving a Miracle: Unlocking the Power of Prayer to Heal by Joshua W. Brown, PhDAfter a seizure led to the discovery of an inoperable brain tumor, neuroscientist Joshua W. Brown confronted a question that challenged both his training and his faith: Can miracles be scientifically verified? Blending his personal experience with research into prayer, the placebo effect, and the mind-body connection, Brown examines reported cases of extraordinary healing through medical records and clinical evidence. Proving a Miracle explores the meeting point of science and spirituality, inviting readers to consider what prayer may reveal about healing, hope, and the limits of conventional explanation.
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| The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny by D. W. PasulkaReligious studies scholar D. W. Pasulka explores how humanity has long interpreted encounters with the unknown through the language of faith. Tracing connections among Catholic mystics, angels, UFOs, prophecy, artificial intelligence, and the pursuit of immortality, she examines how ancient spiritual questions are resurfacing in a technological age. Drawing on historical research and interviews with figures in science and technology, The Others considers where the sacred meets the synthetic—and how changing ideas about intelligence and consciousness may reshape our understanding of transcendence, revelation, and what it means to be human. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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