Fiction / Religion Best Sellers

The story of a small town on Lake Michigan that gets worldwide attention when its citizens start receiving phone calls from the afterlife. Is it the greatest miracle ever or a massive hoax? Sully Harding, a grief-stricken single father, is determined to find out.

A transcendent tale of a woman's self-discovery—the New York Times–bestselling second work of fiction by the author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings Inside the church of a Benedictine monastery on Egret Island, just off the coast of South Carolina, resides a beautiful and mysterious chair ornately carved with mermaids and dedicated to a saint who, legend claims, was a mermaid before her conversion. When Jessie Sullivan is summoned home to the island to cope with her eccentric mother’s seemingly inexplicable behavior, she is living a conventional life with her husband, Hugh, a life “molded to the smallest space possible.” Jessie loves Hugh, but once on the island, she finds herself drawn to Brother Thomas, a monk about to take his final vows. Amid a rich community of unforgettable island women and the exotic beauty of marshlands, tidal creeks, and majestic egrets, Jessie grapples with the tension of desire and the struggle to deny it, with a freedom that feels overwhelmingly right, and with the immutable force of home and marriage. Is the power of the mermaid chair only a myth? Or will it alter the course of Jessie’s life? What happens will unlock the roots of her mother’s tormented past, but most of all, it will allow Jessie to discover selfhood and a place of belonging as she explores the thin line between the spiritual and the erotic.

Thousands of years of human history stained by strife, death and sin come to an end when the King of Glory returns to earth. The satisfying conclusion of the seven years of tribulation covered by the Left Behind series will portray the return of Jesus Christ to earth in both glory and judgment. At the height of the battle between the forces of evil armies gathered at Armageddon and the remaining Christian believers at Petra and Jerusalem, nothing seems to be able to stop the antichrist Nicolae Carpathia. But, God has another plan.

The author tells the story of the end times and the battle between good and evil.

Second Opportunities #1 On Friday, a sensuous stranger enters Katie's life. By Sunday, her life is irrevocably changed forever. Katie Connelly submerges her painful past in a promising career, an elegant apartment, and uncomplicated, commitment-free romantic liaisons. Yet something vital is missing from her life and she's uncertain what it is--until she meets proud, rugged Ramon Galverra. With his charm and passionate nature, Ramon gives her a love she has never known. She is still, however, afraid to surrender her heart to this strong, willful, secretive man--a man from a different world, a man with a daring, uncertain future. Will Katie's relationship with Ramon survive once the initial thrill of their simmering passion subsides? Second Opportunities Series: Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) Perfect (Second Opportunities, #2) Night Whispers (Second Opportunities, #3) Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities, #4)

Irving Wallace's novel delves into the mystery surrounding the discovery of a new gospel, exploring the historical and religious implications of the find.

In Not My Will… Jerry Jenkins invites you into the tumultuous final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry—what’s become known as Holy Week. Beginning with His triumphant entry into Jerusalem astride a donkey’s colt, the story covers a side of Jesus we haven’t seen before: His righteous rage at the moneychangers in the temple. The story delves deeply into the minds of the disciples and other close followers of Jesus, including the fear and scheming of both High Priest Caiaphas and Governor Pontius Pilate and his dream-tormented wife. Judas’s haunting betrayal looms while Jesus faces His darkest night of the soul in Gethsemane, where His surrender to His Father and then to the Romans comes at an unspeakable cost. In vivid detail and with emotional depth, this novel captures the heartbreak, hope, and humanity of the most pivotal week in the history of the world. More than retelling the story, Not My Will… takes you deeper into the hearts and minds of the show’s many intriguing characters like Mary Magdalene, Pontius Pilate and his wife Claudia, and Judas.

In this biting social satire, Louis Auchincloss tells the story of Reverend Peter Justin, a young Episcopal priest who is appointed rector of the wealthy and prestigious parish of St. Justin's in New York City. Justin is quickly caught up in the politics and intrigue of the parish, and his idealistic views are put to the test. The Rector of Justin is a witty and insightful novel about power, religion, and human nature.

"The Shoes of the Fisherman" by Morris West is a novel that explores the life of a Ukrainian archbishop, Kiril Lakota, who becomes Pope after being released from a Soviet labor camp. The novel delves into geopolitical tensions, spiritual dilemmas, and the responsibilities of leadership.

This new edition of Thornton Wilder's renowned 1967 National Book Award–winning novel features a new foreword by John Updike and an afterword by Tappan Wilder, who draws on such unique sources as Wilder's unpublished letters, handwritten annotations in the margins of the book, and other illuminating documentary material. In 1962 and 1963, Thornton Wilder spent twenty months in hibernation, away from family and friends, in the Rio Grande border town of Douglas, Arizona. While there, he launched The Eighth Day, a tale set in a mining town in southern Illinois about two families blasted apart by the apparent murder of one father by the other. The miraculous escape of the accused killer, John Ashley, on the eve of his execution and his flight to freedom triggers a powerful story tracing the fate of his and the victim's wife and children. At once a murder mystery and a philosophical story, The Eighth Day is a "suspenseful and deeply moving" (New York Times) work of classic stature that has been hailed as a great American epic.

"The Silver Chalice" by Thomas B. Costain is a historical novel set in the early years of Christianity. The story follows a young silversmith who becomes involved in the creation of the Holy Grail. The novel explores themes of faith, artistry, and the challenges of living in a time of great change.

The novel traces the life of a young priest as he rises through the ranks of the Catholic Church. It explores themes of ambition, faith, and the complexities of navigating religious and personal responsibilities.

A historical novel set in ancient Rome, it follows the journey of the robe worn by Jesus before his crucifixion and its impact on those who possess it.

"The Keys of the Kingdom" by A.J. Cronin is a novel that follows the life of a Catholic missionary priest, Father Francis Chisholm. The narrative spans continents and decades, exploring themes of faith, compassion, and the complexities of human relationships.

"The Song of Bernadette" by Franz Werfel is a historical novel based on the life of Bernadette Soubirous, a young French girl who claimed to have witnessed apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes. The novel explores themes of faith, miracles, and the impact of religious visions on a community.

The Nazarene is a historical novel by Sholem Asch set in first-century Judea. The novel tells the story of Jesus from the perspective of Judas Iscariot.

“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchy A hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination introduces George Marvin Brush, one of Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life. With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and into the soul of Depression-era America itself. This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.