Spirituality and Religion September 2025
Recent Releases
Twelve Churches: An Unlikely History of the Buildings That Made Christianity
by Fergus Butler-Gallie

From blood-soaked stones to hangar megachurches, this globe-trotting history of Christianity explores 12 unforgettable places of worship. With humor and insight, Fergus Butler-Gallie reveals how these sacred spaces reflect the messy, beautiful, and often controversial legacy of faith across continents and centuries.
Healing the Wounds of Rejection : Moving Forward With Strength, Confidence, and the Ability to Trust Again
by Joyce Meyer

An intimate, vulnerable and, compassionate conversation about the pain of rejection, filled with practical, biblical guidance to heal and move on with personal stories from beloved Bible teacher Joyce Meyer, Ginger Stache, and other women who have risen from the ashes of loss.
The Last Supper: Art, Faith, Sex, and Controversy in the 1980s
by Paul Elie

Paul Elie's riveting cultural history that traces how artists, musicians, and filmmakers in the 19802 wrestled with faith in the shadow of rising conservatism. From Leonard Cohen to Madonna, Elie explores how creative expression became a battleground for belief, sparking the spiritual debates that still shape our world.
Tame your thoughts : three tools to renew your mind and transform your life
by Max Lucado

"When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of out-of-control thoughts? Perhaps you were overwhelmed with the weight of worry, the fear of failing, or the grip of guilt. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado provides three biblical and practical tools to renew your mind and transform your life"
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.
Buddha, Socrates, and Us : Ethical Living in Uncertain Times
by Stephen Batchelor

A renowned Buddhist teacher explores how the parallel teachings of the Buddha and Socrates—rooted in critical self-inquiry and ethical uncertainty—offer enduring guidance for living a just, courageous and thoughtful life amid modern social and spiritual challenges.
How to Be a Saint: An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic...
by Kate Sidley

History meets hilarity in this irreverent guide to sainthood. With wit and weirdness, Kate Sidley explores the bizarre lives of saints and the quirky process of canonization. This will delight anyone who loves religious history with a twist -- and a few severed heads.
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