Rarely has an Evangelical upbringing been depicted with the relentless honesty, wide-ranging empathy, and Superbad-meets-Siddhartha playfulness of USA Today best-seller HELL IS A WORLD WITHOUT YOU. During the time of Pizza Hut buffets, 9/11, and all-night Mario Kart parties, a grieving teenager faces a mortal crossroads: fire-and-brimstone certainty vs. forbidden love. And whether or not you've ever begged God to delay the Rapture (so you could have time to lose your virginity), that kid's story is about you.

Thank you to Jason Kirk. - The Trevor Project, after this novel's launch raised over $50K for the LGBTQ charity

Divinely savage, emotionally pure, devilishly funny. - Brian Dannelly, Saved!

Hilarious and big-hearted. - Brian Phillips, Impossible Owls

No book has better depicted Evangelical terror. - Jane Coaston, CNN

A magic trick. - Claire McNear, Answers in the Form of Questions

Whoever you are, you'll find yourself in it. - Will Leitch, How Lucky

Almost astonishingly accurate. - Jon Bois, 17776

Genuinely funny. Painfully accurate. - Drew Magary, The Night the Lights Went Out

I loved this book. - Anthony Oliveira, Dayspring

Like reading my own teenage Evangelical diary. - April Ajoy, Star-Spangled Jesus

Hilarious yet biting. - Zito Madu, The Minotaur at Calle Lanza

Uncanny. I got severely weepy. - Jeb Lund, national columnist

You won't be able to help but feel protective of these kids. - Molly Olmstead, Slate

Encyclopedic and compassionate. - Dr. Leah Payne, God Gave Rock & Roll to You

I recommend to anyone interested in this subculture. - Adam Fleming Petty, Very Distant Lands

Loved that book! Highly recommend. - Alex Perry, Mashable

Will make you laugh, cry, and think. - Dr. Mike Altman, Religious Studies, University of Alabama

Absolutely slaps, whether you were Evangelical or not. - Dr. Jonathan Beecher Field, English, University of Clemson

Devastatingly funny. - Victoria Zeller, One of the Boys

Will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling less alone. - Mason Mennenga, A People's Theology

So quick and funny and smart. - Tommy Tomlinson, The Elephant in the Room

Deeply funny. Deeply felt. - Tyler Parker, A Little Blood and Dancing

Too real. Cathartic. - Blake Chastain, Exvangelical and Beyond

So evocative. - Bonnie Kristian, Christianity Today

Hilarious, harrowing, and romantic. - Pete Volk, Polygon

What being raised Evangelical is like. - Dr. Jonathan Redding, One Nation Under Graham

Funny, infuriating, and tender. - Jay Busbee, Earnhardt Nation

Comedy with real heart. - Jennifer C. Martin, Dirtbag Christian

I moved between laughing and crying so many times. - Zach W. Lambert, Better Ways to Read the Bible

Surprisingly relatable. Read it. - Trey Ferguson, Theologizin' Bigger

I'm thankful this book exists! - Casey Haas, Fun Sexy Bible Time

So good. - Tony Ginocchio, Grift of the Holy Spirit

Hits close to home. - Kevin Nye, Grace Can Lead Us Home

You will relate. This is for you. - Emily Rojas and Abigail Hewing, Readirect

Immersive introduction into Evangelical world. - Dr. Erich Nunn, English, Auburn University

Humanizes church kids. - Scott Hines, Action Cookbook

Helped me understand myself. - Dr. Neil Shanks, Baylor University

I love it. So fucking powerful. - Andrew Klema and Dani Burford, Lit Lit

Painful, thoughtful, and has a ton of soul. - Mike Golic, Jr., national broadcaster

For anyone. -Ryan Nanni, We're Not So Different

Extraordinary. Jason writes his ass off. - Holly Anderson and Spencer Hall, Channel Six

Inspiring Glory, the sequel to Running Back to Glory, continues the journey of redemption of former elite college football player Brandon Campbell after he experiences a life-changing encounter with the saving grace of Jesus. Brandon now deals with life's challenges by relying on his faith. He seeks to repair and strengthen previously damaged situations and relationships, especially with the love of his life, Emma. Through an unexpected new friendship, he finds healing from the hurts of his past and rediscovers his love of football. By sharing his testimony and faithful example, Brandon encourages those around him to seek God's will, and he demonstrates how God uses adversity for the good of those who love him.

This engaging, uplifting story illustrates the power of God's love in creating authentic life transformation, and how through shining his light to others, we can inspire restoration, growth and goodness in the world around us.

David T. Lee, M.D. grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He majored in chemical engineering at the University of Cincinnati, went to The Ohio State University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and served as an internal medicine physician in a thriving practice in Indianapolis, Indiana. Later in his career, he became a healthcare executive. In retirement, he is joyfully pursuing his desire to glorify God through creative writing. He is happily married to his bride of thirty-three years, and is the proud father of two adult children.

A spark ignites a flame that could burn down everything they hold dear.

Contrary to her name, Patience Abbott has long felt unsettled and anxious to leave behind her painful memories in England for a fresh start in America. But her new life isn't quite what she expected, and as tension grows in her new home of Boston, so does the distance between Patience and her estranged father. So when Josiah Wagner walks into her life, it finally feels like she's not alone. If only his patriotic leanings didn't put him at odds with her father's loyalties. 

Josiah Wagner has spent his life yearning for a true home and family, something he works toward each day, forging tools as a blacksmith, and each night, forging plans with the Sons of Liberty. But when the destruction of tea in Boston Harbor lights the spark of the Revolution, Josiah finds himself drawn into its tumultuous wake, pulling the woman he loves along with him. 

As tensions mount, will their search for belonging lead to each other, or will the obstacles between them be too great to overcome? In a land on the brink of war, can they find the home they seek in the One who calls them His own?

As a college student, Mia Browning shared a carefree weekend with drummer Ryan Blackstone. Soon after, Mia learned she was pregnant, a fact her politically-ambitious parents would not allow to stay true. A forced abortion left her broken and alone.

Ten years later, Mia has found healing and embraced a new life in Christ. Mia arrives at church one Sunday, to find that the new worship minister is none other than the blue-eyed drummer of her past.

Seeing Ryan again after all these years is complicated. Serving at the youth camp means they are often thrown together, creating an unexpected friendship. Growing closer seems inevitable, but will they both have the courage to let go of the past and move forward into something deeper?

For over two thousand years my name has been printed in the holy book and buildings have been erected in my honor. Yet, men in ornate robes have trampled on my words, tainted my name, and hidden my story from you. The exceptional events of my life have been erased...

Based on the life of Mary Magdalene, Magdala beautifully pieces together the hidden remnants from the past and masterfully weaves them into a fascinating tale about faith, love, and our connection with the Divine. Magdala transports readers 2000 years into the past as it follows Mary Magdalene on her journey from innocence to cherished healer, sacred confidante, wife, and mother. A stirring work of historical fiction that explores the meaning of Mary Magdalene in the face of her erased history. Magdala is a fascinating invitation to re-examine the hidden messages in Jesus' teachings and what it truly means to be a powerful woman.

Perfect for readers of Meggan Watterson, Paulo Coelho, Claire Heartsong, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes, this is the lost story of Mary Magdalene as it should have always been told.

The Big Fisherman by Lloyd C. Douglas is an epic tale of transformation and faith. It follows the journey of Simon Peter, a humble fisherman, who becomes a devoted follower of Jesus. Through trials and triumphs, his life is forever changed, offering a powerful exploration of spiritual growth and redemption.

Otto Ringling is a straightlaced publishing executive with two kids, a lovely wife, a fine home in a fancy New York suburb, and a nagging suspicion that something's missing. How, then, does he end up traveling through Middle America with a berobed Mongolian monk? Ah. The real question to ask is, Why?

When his sister tricks him into taking her guru on a trip to their childhood home, Otto, a confirmed skeptic, is not amused. Six days on the road with an enigmatic holy man who answers every question with a riddle is not what he'd planned. But in an effort to westernize his passenger--and amuse himself--he decides to show the monk some American fun along the way. From a chocolate factory in Hershey to a bowling alley in South Bend, from a Cubs game at Wrigley Field to his family farm near Bismarck, Otto is given the remarkable opportunity to see his world--and more important, his life--through someone else's eyes. Gradually, skepticism yields to amazement as he realizes that his companion might just be the real thing.

In Roland Merullo's masterful hands, Otto tells his story with all the wonder, bemusement, and wry humor of a man who unwittingly finds what he's missing in the most unexpected place.

Desolation Angels covers a key year in Jack Kerouac's life--the period that led up to the publication of On the Road in September of 1957. After spending two months in the summer of 1956 as a fire lookout on Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, Kerouac's fictional self Jack Duluoz comes down from the isolated mountains to the wild excitement of the bars, jazz clubs, and parties of San Francisco, before traveling on to Mexico City, New York, Tangiers, Paris, and London. Duluoz attempts to extricate himself from the world but fails, for one must live, travel, adventure, bless, and don't be sorry. Desolation Angels is quintessential Kerouac.

Thirty years ago, Richard Paul Evans wrote a small Christmas tale for his two young daughters--an expression of love celebrating the joy of fatherhood and the beauty of childhood. Evans printed a couple dozen copies of his book and shared it with family and friends, which they began sharing with their loved ones. As demand for his book grew, Evans printed up copies of his sweet tale and began selling them at local stores in Salt Lake City. Within a few years, what began as a private expression of love for his two young daughters evolved into a beloved gift whose popularity quickly spread throughout the world. Soon, his masterpiece became a global phenomenon, becoming one of the most bestselling books of the century.

Now, this special anniversary edition brings this heartwarming novel to a new generation. The moving and unforgettable story of a widow and the young family who come to live with her is a modern classic you'll want to share with all your loved ones from the king of Christmas fiction (The New York Times).

#1 New York Times Bestseller

What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be the Lord. And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.

Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, ten people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in.

Thank the Lord we found you, a passenger says.

I am the Lord, the man whispers.

So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling novel yet.

Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us?

In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors in heaven, or are they in hell? The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is discovered--a year later--when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat. It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened.

A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them.

Lane Byron graduated from high school and headed to West Texas to pursue his dream of playing college baseball. From his very first night in the Texas Panhandle, Lane began a lifelong journey to discovering direction, meaning, and purpose for his life. Through a series of unique friendships, spiritual encounters, parenting, and the game of baseball, Lane experiences salvation, forgiveness, unconditional love, and redemption. As he battles to live a life of conviction and trusting in a God he cannot see, Lane struggles to make sense of his faith when he suddenly learns about his daughter's lifestyle. Burdened with uncertainty and a condemning heart, he learns powerful lessons on perspective and gratefulness in dealing with himself and others. In due course, Lane recognizes that the greatest impact he can have on others is to love them as they are, and not as he wants them to be.

More than a masterful novel of adventure and suspense, The Story of B is a rich source of compelling ideas from an author who challenges us to rethink our most cherished beliefs.

Explore Daniel Quinn's spiritual Ishmael trilogy:
ISHMAEL - MY ISHMAEL - THE STORY OF B

When Dr. Tara Sims is robbed, she fights back to protect her daughter and nearly pays with her life. She's rescued by Texas Ranger Grady West. Her childhood friend is now a handsome lawman, but Tara refuses to acknowledge the chemistry sparking between them. With a little girl to raise and a growing medical practice, she has no room in her life for romance.

Grady suspects the vicious assault wasn't a random act. What he can't figure out is why anyone would attack the single mother. He vows to protect Tara and her little girl while keeping his growing feelings for them out of the equation. Getting romantically involved with his sister's best friend is more hazardous than hunting criminals.

As the threats escalate and evidence links the robbery to a homicide, Tara and Grady realize nothing is quite as it seems. Untangling a web of secrets makes them the target of a madman, and it's only a matter of time before the killer strikes again...

Ranger Protection kicks off the inspirational romantic suspense series, Texas Ranger Heroes, although each book can be read as a standalone. A fast-paced mystery paired with a sweet romance, it's guaranteed to keep you reading late into the night!

A holdup gone wrong, a reluctant outlaw, and the captive she's sworn to guard.

Life in the American West hasn't been easy for French refugee Lorraine Durand. She has precious few connections and longs to return to her native land. So when the man who rescued her from a Parisian uprising following the Franco-Prussian War persuades her to help him with a deadly holdup, she reluctantly agrees. Despite his promises otherwise, the gang kidnaps a man, forcing Lorraine to grapple with the fallout of her choices even as she is drawn to the captive she's meant to guard.

Jesse Alexander must survive. If not for himself, then for the troubled sister he left behind in Los Angeles. At the mercy of his captors, he carefully works to earn Lorraine's trust, hoping he can easily subdue her when the time comes. But as they navigate the treacherous wilderness and he searches for his opportunity to escape, he realizes there may be more to her than he first believed.

With danger lurking at every turn, they must decide whether to trust each other enough to plan a combined escape or risk falling prey to the gang's devious schemes.

For twenty years, Matt McDonald has fulfilled his call to the ministry. A devoted pastor and respected community member, he's lived a life framed by peace and happiness. But all that changed one year ago when his daughter died in a tragic drowning accident. For twelve long and haunting months, he's battled grief and guilt, all the while trying to win back the trust of his wife, who holds him responsible for the death of their child. Then, on the one-year anniversary of their loss, the couple experience a breakthrough and embark on a slow road back to normalcy. But just three short months later, another life-altering accident brings with it a revelation that tears them apart again. Will Matt be able to win back the love of his life a second time?

A lighthouse. A new wife. A jealous daughter. Can love shine through the darkness?

Emma Row yearns for a fresh start and a chance to build a loving family. But as she steps into her role as the Rock Island Lightkeeper's wife, she finds herself navigating the treacherous waters of isolation and the bitter rejection of her new stepdaughter, Ada.

Michael Diepolder, the widowed lightkeeper, had hoped securing a companion would brighten his life and be a needed mother figure to his eleven-year-old daughter. Yet, as Emma struggles to adapt to the challenges of her new life, Michael realizes that the path to happiness is far more turbulent than he ever anticipated.

As a storm brews on the horizon, Emma and Michael must confront the tempestuous waves of doubt, jealousy, and isolation that threaten to extinguish the light of their love. Can they weather the storm and find the strength to keep their family together, or will the darkness consume them all?

In this classic Catholic novel, Bernanos movingly recounts the life of a young French country priest who grows to understand his provincial parish while learning spiritual humility himself. Awarded the Grand Prix for Literature by the Academie Francaise, The Diary of a Country Priest was adapted into an acclaimed film by Robert Bresson. A book of the utmost sensitiveness and compassion...it is a work of deep, subtle and singularly encompassing art. -- New York Times Book Review (front page).

Can she count on the pitcher to save her dream, or will his secret destroy their futures?

Bea Curran has forged a career as an umpire in Chicago's semi-professional baseball league, and now she's ready to move toward her dream of leading the women's athletic department at Western College. With her reputation on the line, the last thing she needs is a romance with a player known for his womanizing ways. But when her women's baseball team desperately needs help, she can't ignore the one man who could save them.

Emmett Worland, a talented new pitcher in the Chicago City League, has been keeping a painful secret that could end his baseball career for good. While he tries to hide his worsening illness, Emmett agrees to help coach Bea's struggling team in hopes that it will be a step toward redeeming a bad reputation he didn't earn.

Bea and Emmett's undeniable attraction deepens the more time they spend together, but with so much at stake, can they afford to let their hearts lead the way? Or will the shadows of the past and the uncertainties of the future destroy their chance at a happily ever after?

From the beloved author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most thrilling and magical novel yet--a page-turning mystery and a meditation on the power of human connection.

One morning in the small town of Coldwater, Michigan, the phones start ringing. The voices say they are calling from heaven. Is it the greatest miracle ever? Or some cruel hoax? As news of these strange calls spreads, outsiders flock to Coldwater to be a part of it.

At the same time, a disgraced pilot named Sully Harding returns to Coldwater from prison to discover his hometown gripped by miracle fever. Even his young son carries a toy phone, hoping to hear from his mother in heaven.

As the calls increase, and proof of an afterlife begins to surface, the town--and the world--transforms. Only Sully, convinced there is nothing beyond this sad life, digs into the phenomenon, determined to disprove it for his child and his own broken heart.

Moving seamlessly between the invention of the telephone in 1876 and a world obsessed with the next level of communication, Mitch Albom takes readers on a breathtaking ride of frenzied hope.

The First Phone Call from Heaven is Albom at his best--a virtuosic story of love, history, and belief.

A governess with a secret. A duke with a broken heart. Can love heal their wounds?

Miss Eleanor Clairbridge, at five and twenty, has resigned herself to a life without love. With her family's London townhouse threatened by dwindling finances, she accepts employment as a governess to help support her widowed mother and preserve her cherished childhood home. When Eleanor arrives at Ivy Grange Estate, the last thing she expects to find is a spark of attraction between her and her new employer. Determined not to risk her position, she resolves to keeps her distance. There is more than one reason a romance between them can never be.

Edmund Colhampton, the Duke of Albemarle, has no intention of finding love. Since losing his family in a tragic carriage accident five years ago, he has devoted himself to protecting his young niece, the only family he has left. But when his niece's enchanting governess arrives at the estate, Edmund finds himself reconsidering his vow never to love again. Why then, as he seeks to know her more, does she seem determined to avoid him at all costs?

As Eleanor fulfills her role as governess, her past begins to catch up with her, threatening to unravel the secrets she holds dear. Both Eleanor and Edmund must confront their deepest fears and decide whether to succumb to the darkness within or brave the path to healing and love.