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Metamorphoses

Penguin Classics
608 pages
$38


“The first female translator of the epic into English in over sixty years, Stephanie McCarter addresses accuracy in translation and its representation of women, gendered dynamics of power, and sexual violence in Ovid’s classic.”

~ the publisher

The Need to Be Whole: Patriotism and the History of Prejudice

Shoemaker + Company
528 pages
$24


“If there is hope for us, this is it: that we honestly face our past and move into a future guided by the natural laws of affection.”

~ the publisher

Feast of the Sisters

Park End Books
298 pages
$14.95


“When Vicki disappears, gentle and sensitive Jo vows to do whatever it takes to save her—even tracking Vicki through the haunted lair and secret tunnels of a notorious, immortal killer.”

~ the publisher

A Door Made for Me

Worthy Kids
40 pages
$17.99


“This emotional and honest picture book explores a racist encounter from the perspective of a young Black boy, while offering a message of unconditional love and acceptance to soothe the pain of blind prejudice.”

~ the publisher

If This Book Exists, You're in the Wrong Universe: A John, Dave, and Amy Novel

St. Martin's Press
432 pages
$28.99


“If the broken neon signs, shuttered storefronts, and sub-standard housing didn’t tip you off, you’ve just wandered into the city of ‘Undisclosed’. You don’t want to be caught dead here, because odds are you just might find yourself rising from the grave.”

~ the publisher

Care: How People of Faith Can Respond to Our Broken Health System

Eerdmans
174 pages
$18.99


“Through the stories of people too often ignored or dehumanized, Dr. Morris addresses the financial and social barriers to health care for low-income and undocumented individuals, the lack of affordable medications, the challenges of chronic disease and behavioral health issues, and the promising outcomes of faith-based care that treats the whole person.” 

~ the publisher

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