Best Catholic Fiction

Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' is a harrowing and profoundly moving exploration of slavery's enduring legacy on the lives of formerly enslaved people. The novels lyrical prose and incorporation of magical...

Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família is a breathtaking unfinished basilica in Barcelona, Spain. This iconic masterpiece showcases Gaudís unique architectural style, blending Gothic and Art Nouveau elements...

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands as an iconic monument in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This Art Deco sculpture, designed by Paul Landowski, depicts Jesus Christ and offers a panoramic vista of the cit...

Jay Gatsby is a central figure in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s *The Great Gatsby*, representing the allure and ultimate disillusionment of the American Dream. He meticulously constructs a lavish persona and...

Spotlight chronicles the investigative work of Boston Globe’s “Spotlight” team. The journalists examined a decades-long cover-up of child sex abuse perpetrated by Roman Catholic priests in the Archdio...

Harvard-Westlake School is a highly selective, independent college preparatory high school located in Los Angeles. It’s notable for consistently ranking among the nation's top schools and its rigorous...

The Sagrada Familia is a large basilica in Barcelona, Spain designed by Antoni Gaudí. Constructed primarily in the Catalan Modernist style, its innovative use of form and light makes it a globally sig...

Book of the Month is the gold standard for curated fiction. They offer a selection of five new releases each month, chosen by a panel of judges and influencers. Subscribers choose one book, or opt for...

Vladimir Nabokov’s *Lolita* is a complex and widely discussed novel exploring the dangerous infatuation of middle-aged lawyer Humbert Humbert for Dolores Haze, a sixteen-year-old girl. Published in 19...

This recording presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s unfinished Requiem conducted by Herbert von Karajan with the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra. The piece is notable for its monumental scale and Karajan'...

Paul Beatty’s *The Sellout* is a provocative contemporary novel exploring race relations through satirical fiction. The story follows Sammy Lake, a man attempting to reinstate segregation in his Los A...

Marlowe defined the modern private investigator archetype. He is less about solving the puzzle and more about surviving the moral swamp of Los Angeles. His brilliance is not in deduction, but in his s...

Sainte-Chapelle is a medieval Gothic chapel located in Paris, France. Constructed primarily to house religious relics—particularly the Crown of Thorns—it’s renowned for its extensive and remarkably we...

While fiction, this novel by Richard Powers is essential reading because it frames ecological collapse through the lens of human connection to trees. It weaves together multiple storylinesfrom logging...

Jennifer Nivens novel, brought to life with a full cast recording, is a triumph in audiobook storytelling. The narrative, presented as an oral history of a fictional 1970s rock band, benefits immensel...

Messiah, HWV 56 is an oratorio by George Frideric Handel. Composed in 1741, it’s notable for its expansive retelling of the life of Jesus Christ through music. The work features a large chorus and pro...

Daisy Jones & The Six is a television miniseries presented in a documentary format, exploring the formation and dissolution of a fictional rock band within the Los Angeles music scene of the 1970s. Th...

Maigret is the embodiment of empathetic policing. He doesn't solve crimes with pure logic or grand theories; he solves them by understanding the emotional landscape of the people involved. His intuiti...

Reims Cathedral is deeply intertwined with French royalty, having been the coronation site for numerous French kings. Architecturally, it showcases a beautiful blend of earlier Romanesque solidity wit...

Zadie Smith’s *White Teeth* offers a sprawling portrait of interconnected lives within contemporary London. The novel examines the experiences of the Ayres and Jones families, navigating themes of fai...

The Best American Short Stories, 2023 is an annual anthology that compiles the finest short stories published in the United States. Each year, it features works from a wide range of authors, including...

Cassandra Campbell narrates Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,” a dramatic fiction audiobook exploring the life of Hollywood legend Evelyn Hugo. The story unfolds through her ca...

Jojo Moyes’ *Me Before You* is a contemporary romance exploring profound questions about life, death, and personal autonomy. The novel centers on Lou Clark, a young woman who becomes a caregiver for W...

This annual anthology is highly anticipated because it functions as a snapshot of the current American literary moment. Each year, the selection reflects the cultural anxieties, triumphs, and diverse...

Remarkably Bright Creatures tells the story of Tova Sullivan, a cleaner at an aquarium who develops a profound bond with Marcellus, a highly intelligent octopus. The novel explores themes of loss, com...

The Two Popes is a biographical drama concerning the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in the years following the Vatican leaks scandal. The film depicts Benedi...

The Wolf’s Call (2019) centers on a French submarine sonar operator, Chanteraide, tasked with locating a lost vessel. Utilizing his auditory skills, he attempts to prevent a potential nuclear conflict...

The Magdalene Sisters portrays the experiences of three young women institutionalized in Magdalene asylums during the early 21st century. These homes, operated by Catholic religious orders, housed wom...

For readers who prefer the source material, the Outlander books offer the full scope of the journey. They allow for deeper dives into the historical context of the Scottish Highlands and the emotional...