Catholic Mom Book Club

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Additional Book Club Recommendations

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References for those Reading The Da Vinci Code

De-Coding Da Vinci: The Facts Behind the Fiction of The Da Vinci Code by Amy Welborn, Our Sunday Visitor

Fact and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code by Steven Kellmeyer, Bridegroom Press

November and December 2005 Book Club Selections

Advent Books for Catholic Families

Bonus Book Spotlights for November and December

Hannah's Hope by Karen Kingsbury
Garments of Skin: A Genomic Apocalypse, Book I by Kevin McMahon
On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild by Phyllis Zagano

October 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for October

On Prayer: A Letter to My Godchild by Phyllis Zagano
The Novena Book: The Power of Prayer by Barbara Calamari and Sandra DiPasqua
Homeschooling With Gentleness: Catholic Discovers Unschooling by Suzie Andres
Fighting for Bread And Roses: A Novel by Lynn A. Coleman

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's/Family
Emily's Hope by Ellen Gable Book Spotlight Interview with Ellen Gable Letter from Author Ellen Gable to our CatholicMom.com Readers	Homework From Heaven by Laurie Robbins and Mary Rogers Book Spotlight Interview with Laurie Robbins and Mary Rogers	Saints for Young Readers for Every Day, Vol. 1 by Susan Helen Wallace, Melissa Wright January - June Saints for Young Readers for Every Day,Vol. 2 by Susan Helen Wallace, Melissa Wright July - December

September 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for September

The Novena Book: The Power of Prayer by Barbara Calamari and Sandra DiPasqua
Homeschooling With Gentleness: Catholic Discovers Unschooling by Suzie Andres
Fighting for Bread And Roses: A Novel by Lynn A. Coleman

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's/Family
Jerome and the Seraph by Robina Williams Letter to Readers from author Robina Williams Book Spotlight Interview with Robina Williams	Bless My Child: A Catholic Mother's Prayer Book by Julie Cragon Letter to Readers from Author Julie Cragon	Teach Me about a Church Inside & Out: Discussions and Activities for Children (I Am Special Teach Me about Series) by Paul S. and Joan E. Plum Interview and Feature with Paul and Joan Plum

August 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for August

Homeschooling With Gentleness: Catholic Discovers Unschooling by Suzie Andres
Fighting for Bread And Roses: A Novel by Lynn A. Coleman
Every Monday Morning by Linda Hutton
To Sing You Must Exhale reviewed by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur by Kathryn Mulderink
Shalom, Mary reviewed by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur by Kathleen Culligan Techler
 

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's/Family
The Mystery of Things (Ashland Grail Cycle ; Bk. 1) by Debra Murphy Letter from author Debra Murphy	Here. Now. A Catholic Guide to the Good Life. by Amy Welborn Also available through the Catholic Company - click here	The Mass Book for Children by Rosemarie Gortler, Donna Piscitelli, Mimi Sternhagen

July 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for July

To Sing You Must Exhale reviewed by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur by Kathryn Mulderink (7/05)
Shalom, Mary reviewed by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur by Kathleen Culligan Techler (7/05)
Good Care, Painful Choices by Richard J. Devine, CM
Lenny Loses His Lunch by Dan Taylor & Damon J. Taylor
Gibraltar by Cami Tapley
Swimming with Scapulars: True Confessions of a Young Catholic by Matthew Lickona
 

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's/Family
Pray for Us Sinners by Kathryn Lively Read my complete Book Spotlight and Interview with Kathryn Lively	Benedictine Daily Prayer: A Short Breviary by Maxwell E. Johnson, Editor	My Dear Young Friends: Pope John Paul II Speaks to Youth on Life, Love, and Courage by Pope John Paul II, John Vitek

June 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for June

Swimming with Scapulars: True Confessions of a Young Catholic by Matthew Lickona
From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies : A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens by Tim Herrera
 

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's/Family
Erin's Song by M. T. Oates Join me for a little "summer reading" - this great romance is the first novel by Catholic author Marie Oates.	Swimming With Scapulars: True Confessions Of A Young Catholic by Matthew Lickona This faith memoir by a 32 year old Catholic dad of four is amazing.  Click here to read my interview with author Matthew Lickona.	Catholic Traditions In The Home And Classrooms: 365 Days To Celebrate A Catholic Year by Ann Ball Just in time for summer, this new book by one of my favorites, Ann Ball, is packed with family crafts, recipes, gardening ideas and more for your Catholic family.  Incredible, and great for even those like me who are not gifted "Martha Stewart" types! Also available through the Catholic Company - Click Here

May 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for May
From Wedgies to Feeding Frenzies : A Semi-Survival Guide for Parents of Teens by Tim Herrera
Spirituality of Sport: Balancing Body and Soul by Susan Saint Sing, Ph.D.
The Other Faces of Mary by Ann Ball
Milton's Dilemma by Patricia Gatto and John De Angelis
How to Get More Out of the Eucharist by Michael Dubruiel

Fiction	Non Fiction
Arms of Love by Carmen Marcoux Book Profile coming soon. This book is only available through Carmen's wonderful web site at www.courtshipnow.com	My Cup of Tea: Musings of a Catholic Mom by Danielle Bean Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight profile on this selection Also available through the Catholic Company - Click Here

April 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for April

How to Get More Out of the Eucharist by Michael Dubruiel
The 10 Commitments: Parenting with Purpose by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome: How to Grow Affair Proof Hedges Around Your Marriage by Nancy C. Anderson
The Ballad of Blue Eagle by Steven E. Jones
This Old Dump: Renovate without Decking Your Mate by Laura Jensen Walker
Tweener Press Adventure Series by Max Elliot Anderson
Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock by S. C. Biela
When Lightning Strikes Twice by Marci Alborghetti
Family Reunion by Mary Quattlebaum
White Water, Bears, Dry Flies And Other Ways God Speaks To Guys by Randall Cirner

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's
coming soon...	Non Fiction Memory and Identity : Conversations at the Dawn of a Millennium by Pope John Paul II   Also available through the Catholic Company - Click Here	Children's Karol from Poland: The Life of Pope John Paul II for Children by M. Leonora Wilson, FSP   Also available through the Catholic Company - Click Here

March 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for March
Praying the Rosary by Michael Dubruiel and Amy Welborn
Secrets of Success for Women by Karen Whiting
Lent: An Uncommon Love Story by Antoinette Bosco
Come to the Table: A Catholic Passover Seder for Holy Week by Meredith Gould
Hearts on Fire  - An Author Interview with Gayle Somers and Sarah Christmyer, Hearts Aflame Scripture Study
Please Don't Drink the Holy Water by Susie Lloyd

Non Fiction	Children's
Non Fiction In The Beginning...There Were No Diapers: Laughing and Learning In The First Years Of Fatherhood by Tim Bete Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight Profile on this selection, including excerpts.	Children's The Jesus Garden: An Easter Legend by Antoinette Bosco   Also available through the Catholic Company - Click Here Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight profile on this selection

February 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for February
Please Don't Drink the Holy Water by Susie Lloyd
In the Beginning...There Were No Diapers by Tim Bete
Orderly Days by Kate Conway

Fiction	Non Fiction	Children's
Fiction Mr. Blue by Myles Connolly	Non Fiction Into The Desert: Reflections For Lent by George Lacey, OSB	Children's Run from the Nun by Erin MacLellan Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight Profile on this selection.

January 2005 Book Club Selections

Bonus Book Spotlights for January
Young and Catholic:  The Face of Tomorrow's Church by Tim Drake
101 Questions and Answers on Deacons by William T. Ditewig, PhD
Visions of Mary by Barbara Calamari and Sandra DiPasqua

Fiction	Non Fiction
Fiction Pithed: An Andy Farmer Mystery by Kathryn Lively Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight Profile on this selection.	Non Fiction The Power of the Cross: Applying the Passion of Christ to Your Life by Michael Dubruiel Also available through the Catholic Company - Click here. Read our complete Catholic Book Spotlight Profile on this selection.