THE COLLECTIVE
RELIGION BOOKS FROM INDIE PRESSES
Fiction—christian T-H-B Book One of The Coded Message Trilogy Randy C. Dockens, Robert Irvin (editor), and Suzanne Lawing (designer) 320 pages, $14.99, 9781942587897 An astrophysicist discovers a world secret which plunges him into a covert adventure of intrigue. CARPENTER’S SON PUBLISHING 615.472.1128 randydockens.com Nonfiction—travel Enlightenment Town Finding Spiritual Awakening in a Most Improbable Place Jeffery Paine 248 pages, $15.95, 9781608685745 An acclaimed writer takes readers on a rollicking yet profound tour of an unlikely spiritual hub. See review on page 8. NEW WORLD LIBRARY 415.884.2100 newworldlibrary.com Fiction—christian Gabriel, The Training of an Angel Diane Rosier Miles 118 pages, $9.99, 9781547068180 Mighty Gabriel writes his wise, loving memoir. “… nuanced … memorable …” —Kirkus Reviews CREATESPACE amazon.com Nonfiction—religion The Surrender Prayer Where We End and God Begins Kristian Lynch 237 pages, $16.99, 9780998941103 A powerful guide to overcoming addictive and destructive behaviors through the power of prayer. SURRENDERED PUBLISHING 973.747.9093 thesurrenderprayer.com Nonfiction— Health & Fitness The Sweet Bloods of Eeyou Istchee Stories of Diabetes and the James Bay Cree Ruth Dyckfehderau 280 pages, $29.99, 9780973054231 Literary non-fiction stories of 27 Cree (indigenous) people living with diabetes in Northern Quebec. CREE BOARD OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES OF JAMES BAY 819.574.7584 sweetbloods.org Fiction—short Stories Prodigal Children in the House of G-d Stories Yermiyahu Ahron Taub 179 pages, $14.95, 9781788231572 Explores themes of family, community, and exile largely from ultraorthodox Jewish and/or queer perspectives. AUSTIN MACAULEY PUBLISHING austinmacauley.com yataub.net Nonfiction—religion Christmas at the Mission A Cat’s View of Catholic Customs and Beliefs Sula Parish Cat at Old Mission and Zhenya Yanovich (illustrator) 128 pages, $14.95, 9781942891390 Sula relates the history of today’s Christmas customs. Charmingly illustrated with Russian flair. MSI PRESS 831.886.2486 msipress.com Children’s— Picture Books Gifts of Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of Latin America Demi 40 pages, $17.95, 9781937786731 Find out why 20 million pilgrims a year visit the basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City. See review on page 10. WISDOM TALES wisdomtalespress.com Nonfiction—religion Prayer Everywhere The Spiritual Life Made Simple Fr. Gary Caster 176 pages, $14.99, 9781632532510 Practical lessons to make every moment prayerful, including tips from the author’s friend Mother Teresa. FRANCISCAN MEDIA franciscanmedia.org