This little book provides an intimate portrait of the artist as a young Catholic woman who desires to become both a saint and a famous writer That rsquo s the territory of Flannery O rsquo Connor rsquo s 1925 ndash 64 newly published book A Prayer Journal edited by W A Sessions O rsquo Connor

Khaled Hosseini is a bestselling author whose novels focus on Afghanistan rsquo s political religious social and cultural upheaval If his aim is to evoke sympathy for the tortured lives of Afghans he undoubtedly succeeds In his highly successful debut novel The Kite-Runner 2004 Hosseini focu

James Salter’s first full-length novel in 30-some years

'The Testament of Mary' tells an intriguing though not always convincing story. It's main character—and to an extent its only character—is an old woman fretting about her past as she tries to get the facts straight.

Two new collections from Catholic poets have a mystical, almost sacramental quality

A searing tale about racial profiling following the 9/11 terrorist attacks

Julian Barnes's new novel is a philosophical mystery that morphs into a morality tale.