My Book Writing and Interactions

Adult/General Fiction
2. Through the Open Window, by Anne Faye (My Review)
7. Sweet Dreams, by Katherine Valentine
8. The Things That Keep Us Here, by Carla Buckley (My Review)
11. The Gargoyle Code, by Dwight Longenecker (My Review)
13. Lost Mission: A Novel, by Athol Dickson (My Review)
15. In-Sight, by Gerard Webster (My Review)
17. The Uninvited, by Dorothy Macardle (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
31. The Death Panels, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
32. Rachel’s Contrition, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
40. The Loser Letters, by Mary Eberstadt
52. The Riddle of the Sands, by Erskine Childers (courtesy of Forgotten Classics)
55. The Stoneholding (Legacy of the Stone Harp, Book 1), by James G. Anderson & Mark Sebanc (My Review)
63. The Boys Upstairs, by Jane Lebak

Young Adult Fiction
22. Maggie Come Lately, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
23. Trespasses Against Us (John Paul 2 High), by Christian M. Frank (My Review)
24. Awakening (Crossroads in Time Books), by Claudia Cangilla McAdam (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
30. Alex O’Donnell and the 40 CyberThieves, by Regina Doman (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
34. My Beautiful Disaster, by Michelle Buckman (My Review)
47. Redwall, by Brian Jacques
62. Found (The Missing, Book 1), by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Middle Grade Fiction
1. Tristan’s Travels, by Karl Bjorn Erickson
18. Olivia and the Little Way, by Nancy Carabio Belanger (My Review)
26. Anna Mei: Cartoon Girl, by Carol A. Grund (My Review)
27. The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton, by Nancy Carpentier Brown (My Review)
36. The Mysterious Benedict Society, by Trenton Lee Stewart
42. Alice Through the Looking-Glass, by Lewis Carroll
50. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1), by Rick Riordan
57. Crispin: Cross of Lead, by Avi
59. The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 2), by Rick Riordan
65. Olivia’s Gift, by Nancy Carabio Belanger

General Non-Fiction
14. Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know, by Meg Meeker (My Review)
19. How Do You Tuck in a Superhero? And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys, by Rachel Balducci (My Review)
21. Adult Children of Alcoholics, by Janet G. Woititz
33. A Century Turns: New Hopes, New Fears, by William J. Bennett (My Review)
34. Life is a Series of Presentations, by Tony Jeary
44: A Broom of One’s Own: Words on Writing, Housecleaning and Life, by Nancy Peacock

Catholic/Christian Non-Fiction
3. Bless Me, Father, for I Have Kids, by Susie Lloyd (My Review)
4. Mary and the Christian Life, by Amy Welborn (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
5. My Ideal: Jesus Son of Mary, by Fr. Emil Neubert, SM (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
6. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 1: Modern Myths and Ancient Truths, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
9. The Handbook for Catholic Moms, by Lisa Hendey (My Review)
10. Mary, Mother of the Son, Volume 2: First Guardian of the Faith, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
12. Rocking the Cradle Catholic, by Mary Moore (My Review at CatholicMom.com)
16. Discovering the Feminine Genius: Every Woman’s Journey, by Katrina J. Zeno (My Review)
20: Mary Mother of the Son, Volume III: Miracles, Devotion, and Motherhood, by Mark Shea (My Review of the trilogy at CatholicMom.com)
25. The Catholic Companion to Mary, by Mary Kathleen Glavich
28. Haystack Full of Needles, by Alice Gunther (My Review)
29. In His Image: Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of Your Home, by Mary C. Gildersleeve (My Review)
35. Crossing the Goal: Playbook on the Virtues, by Danny Abramowicz, Peter Herbeck, Brian Patrick, & Curtis Martin (My Review)
37. The Journey Home: My Father’s Story of Cancer, Faith and Life-Changing Miracles, by Joseph Hanneman
38. Please Don’t Drink the Holy Water, by Susie Lloyd
39. Lessons from the Master: Living Like Jesus, by Alexander J. Basile
41. The Catholic Home: Celebrations and Traditions for Holidays, Feasts, and Every Day, by Meredith Gould
43. Our Jewish Roots: A Catholic Woman’s Guide to Fulfillment Today by Connecting with Her Past, by Cheryl Dickow (My Review)
45. Going Public: Your Child Can Thrive in Public School, by David & Kelly Pritchard
46. The Human Person According to John Paul II, by J. Brian Bransfield (My Review)
48. The Mystery of Joseph, by Fr. Marie-Dominique Philippe (My Review)
49. Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Everyday Life, by Karina Lumbert Fabian and Deacon Steven Lumbert (My Review)
51. Let Nothing Trouble You, by Heidi Hess Saxton
53. Mysteries of the Virgin Mary: Living Our Lady’s Graces, by Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P. (My Review)
54. Through the Year with Mary: 365 Reflections, by Karen Edmisten (My Review)
56. JESUS, Career Counselor: How to Find (and Keep) Your Perfect Work, by Laurie Beth Jones
58. Full of Grace: Encountering Mary in Faith, Art, and Life, by Judith Dupre
60. The Eucharist and the Rosary: Mystery, Meditation, Power, Prayer, by Matt Swaim
61. Our Lady of Kibeho: Our Lady Speaks to the World from the Heart of Africa, by Immaculee Ilibagiza
64. Maria of Guadalupe: Shaper of History, Shaper of Hearts, by Paul Badde (My Review)

Church Documents:

  • Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message