Local Authors & Books

From the grand basilicas of Missouri’s big cities to small churches in every corner of the state, the stories of generations of Catholic immigrants are set in stone. Built as places to ask for blessings and pray for survival in a foreign land, these churches endure today as monuments to the struggles and the faith of those new Americans and their descendants. Places to Pray takes readers to Catholic churches, shrines, convents, and monasteries throughout Missouri where readers will explore the...

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Samuel Clemens, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in America’s Hometown. You might take the opportunity to trace the paths of the childhood adventures that Mark Twain shared through the stories of Tom and Huck. Or use Hannibal: A Walk through History to carve out your own adventure! Catch the excitement of the steamboat era that lives on...

“There were many other signs that Jesus worked..., but they are not recorded in this book.” — John 20:30 Even in our modern world, wise men and women of all ages still seek Him. Trilogy of the Magi is a book for all seasons. In an inspirational trilogy, Kathryn Muehlheausler shares three stories of the royal magi of Christmas lore. Decades after Assyrian royal Melchior interacts with Herod, crowned in Rome as the King of the Jews, he is compelled to follow the star to Bethlehem and into...

Philippine Duchesne: A Candid Portrait of a Missionary for Christ (1769-1852)Would you like to learn about a Saint who left her home in France at the age of 48 to be a missionary in St. Charles, Missouri? by Louise Cheli This picture book is appropriate for all ages, and includes twenty-six full-color pictures by local artist Genny Glosier, facts of Philippine's Canonization, and much more! Paperback

“Charlie’s book, Adventures with the Holy Spirit, illustrates how the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our lives.” – Carol Hess, parishioner, Incarnate Word Parish, St. Louis, MO “In Adventures with the Holy Spirit, Deacon Charles Durban recounts numerous surprise experiences of being saved from disappointment or disaster by a mysterious presence in his life which he calls the saving work of Ruach, or the Holy Spirit. For even the casual reader these incidents will trigger memories which...

Hidden among the streets of St. Louis’s south side are stories that span centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, author and journalist Jim Merkel set out on a walk that would take him block-by-block through the tales of history and community in South City. Completing the walk incrementally, Merkel ponders the ways in which the area has changed over time. Along the way, he interviews some of the unique characters and leaders who help maintain the city, encounters quirky stores and restaurants, and...

For many in the United States, Seattle is that city at the end of the road. “The far upper left corner of the country, right?” they might ask. “Where Starbucks and Nirvana come from, I think.” These things are true, but there’s so much more to discover in this crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Yes, the legacy of Nirvana still runs through independent music stores and radio stations, but the influence of Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, Pearl Jam, Macklemore, and many others also energizes the...

Title: 100 Things to Do in Spokane Before You Die Author: The Spokesman-Review Staff Size: 5.5 x 8.5 Binding: Softcover Pages: 160 Savor the breathtaking views from the SkyRide at Riverfront Park, a downtown playground built for the 1974 World Expo. Ride the gilded Looff Carrousel, zip along the brand-new Skate Ribbon, or dive into free river flow yoga. Explore Eastern Washington’s wine country, its craft whiskey and ale trails, and its growing number of acclaimed restaurants amid historic and...

Welcome to Seattle! A parent and child Tufted Puffin tour the Emerald City in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's board book for children. In Hello, Seattle! join the pair as ride to the top of the Space Needle, bike along the Burke-Gilman Trail, and enjoy the flying fish at Pike Place Market. Along the way they ride the monorail to museums, visit the Seattle Public Library, wade in tide-pools, see the Olympic Sculpture Park, and ride the ferry across Puget Sound! For ages...

Where in Seattle can you get married in a shipping container? Play vintage pinball games? Visit a mummy? Rent an elephant? Why does the Fremont neighborhood think it’s the center of the Universe? Where can you research the occult, conspiracy theories, and other topics people don’t want to talk about? With this book in hand, you’ll discover the wonderful destinations, obscure history, and wacky legends that make the greater Seattle area such a popular destination to live and visit. And you’ll...

When you think about restaurants in Seattle, a few notable options immediately come to mind. Many will think of smoked salmon and fresh seafood, others might think of the great Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese influences in the city. And all those folks would be right! But delving deeper into the culinary catacombs of Seattle, one discovers amazing deep dish pizza, giant sloppy (and delicious) burgers, textbook fried chicken, tantalizing biscuits and even the Seattle hot dog made with...