S&P Awards

The Best Spiritual Books of ...
A Friend Like Iggy By Kathryn Cole A true tale about an accredited facilitator dog providing support to kids who disclose abuse. For Children
A Plan for Pops By Heather Smith A story of restored hope in a family where individual preferences matter. For Children
A Season on the Wind By Kenn Kaufman An account of awe at the feathered parade in the sky.
America for Americans By Erica Lee A thorough and shocking history of Americans' fear of strangers.
Animal Sutras By Stephen Levine A wise and wonderful celebration of animals.
Big Breath By William Meyer Endearing watercolor illustrations and gentle instructions for breathing in spaciousness and light. For Children
Breathing as Spiritual Practice By Will Johnson Instructions for a breathing practice that can be adapted by people of all spiritual traditions.
Can I Get a Witness? By Charles Marsh, Shea Tuttle, Daniel P. Rhodes Profiles of men and women whose activism continues to inspire us.
Crafting Love By Maggie Oman Shannon A marvelous collection of craft projects to express your love for people, places, animals, and things.
Deep Hope By Diane Eshin Rizzetto A wonderful reading and interpretation of the Buddhist paramitas.
Ecodharma By David R. Loy Essays calling us to do what we can to bring healing to the tormented earth.
Energize By Jo Salter An overview of the role of our energy in shaping our lives.
Erosion By Terry Tempest Williams A collection of essays about losses in land, home, self, the body, and the body politic.
Forest Bathing By Cyndi Gilbert A naturopathic physician's recommendations for a revitalizing nature practice.
Good Night, Wind By Linda Elovitz Marshall A Yiddish folktale about the wind needing to rest after a long winter. For Children
Holy Grounds By Tim Schenck A spiffy paperback meditation on the rich spiritual connections between religion and coffee.
Holy Thirst By Editors of Paraclete Press, Adam Bucko A well-chosen and arranged collection of writings from key figures of the Carmelite path.
How Emily Saved the Bridge By Frieda Wishinsky A fascinating history about a highly capable woman. For Children
If I Was the Sunshine By Julie Fogliano, Loren Long Poetic reflections on nature, connections, and love. For Children
Kahlil Gibran's Little Book of Love By Neil Douglas-Klotz Poems and words of wisdom from the renowned author on the many manifestations of love.
Life Is God's Best Gift By Sam Chege A top-notch collection of 300 African proverbs.
Living a Loved Life By Dawna Markova Plentiful examples of how stories can be carriers of insight and wisdom in our lives.
Losing Reality By Robert Jay Lifton An analysis of the far-reaching effects of leaders who lust after control of others.
Luca's Bridge (El puente de Luca) By Mariana Llanos A story about the power of imagination and music to drive away sadness —even for those forced to emigrate. For Children
Mama's Last Hug By Frans de Waal A convincing research-based summary of the emotional life of animals.
Maybe Tomorrow? By Charlotte Agell A book about the power of patient friendship to lessen our sorrows. For Children
Meister Eckhart's Book of Secrets By Mark S. Burrows, Jon M. Sweeney Samples from Meister Eckhart's writings on the marvelous and manifold mysteries of the Holy One.
My Shoes and I (Mis Zapatos Y Yo) By Rene Colato Lainez A bilingual picture book about the rugged journey a boy and his shoes make from El Salvador to the United States. For Children
Noah Builds an Ark By Kate Banks An urban child's take-off on the traditional Bible story, with an emphasis on ecological stewardship. For Children
Ojiichan's Gift By Chieri Uegaki How a girl's love of her grandfather's Zen garden becomes the touchstone of her creative response to grief. For Children
Our Wild Calling By Richard Louv A fascinating book packed with stories about humans connecting with animals with respect and reverence.
Pokko and the Drum By Matthew Forsythe A young frog's adventures with driving her parents nuts and musically rousing an entire forest full of animals. For Children
Re-creating a Life By Diane M. Millis A guide to personal storytelling, packed with prompts, for sharing with a community.
River Rescue By Jennifer Keats Curtis, Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research, Inc. The true story of the Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research team's efforts to save wildlife after oil spills. For Children
Rosie and Rasmus By Serena Geddes A heartening tale about a girl and a dragon whose friendship helps them break through loneliness. For Children
Slavery's Long Shadow By James L. Gorman, Jeff W. Childers, Mark W. Hamilton A sobering examination of lingering racial hatred and violence.
St. Francis of Assisi By Jon M. Sweeney An essential resource on the way of life advanced by the most popular of the Christian saints.
Stonewall By Rob Sanders A crucial moment in the history of LGBTQ+ rights told from the perspective of the Stonewall Inn. For Children
Sulwe By Lupita Nyong'o A magical tale of learning to be at home in one's skin. For Children
The Art of Is By Stephen Nachmanovitch An inspiring case for improvisation in daily life with plenty of great examples.
The Art of Mindful Reading By Ella Berthoud A delightful celebration of reading with plenty of practices for expanding and enriching the experience.
The Big Book of Less By Irene Smit, Astrid Van Der Hulst Ways to add pleasure and play into our lives without adding more stuff.
The Book of Ichigo Ichie By Hector Garcia, Francese Miralles A top-drawer resource on a Japanese practice for being present in every moment and opportunity.
The Flowing Grace of Now By Macrina Wiederkehr A year-long spiritual journey with a wide variety of teachers.
The Galapagos Islands By Brian D. McLaren A spiritual writer's transformation during a visit to the famous islands.
The Great Democracy By Ganesh Sitaraman An idea-packed vision for what could follow the flaws of neoliberalism in the United States politics.
The Karma of Cats By Diana Ventimiglia, Various Authors Spiritual teachers on their appreciation of cats' roles in their lives.
The Last Unknowns By John Brockman A book of questions to get you thinking about what you want to know.
The Most Important Point By Edward Espe Brown, Danny S. Parker, editor A remarkable collection of 60 dharma talks by a Zen master and cook.
The Practice of Finding By Holly W. Whitcomb An exceptional spiritual work with plenty of practices for discovering the blessings in our lives.
The Robots Are Coming! By Andres Oppenheimer A wake-up call about the changes underway in the work arena.
The Second Mountain By David Brooks A brilliant and persuasive toolkit of ideals, goals, and aspirations for a relational way of life.
The Source of Self-Regard By Toni Morrison Wise observations on contemporary American life and the history that created it.
The Tao of Ordinariness By Robert J. Wicks An exploration of the many values and virtues in ordinariness.
The Time Is Now By Joan Chittister A watershed work that succeeds in its noble goal of drawing out the prophet in us.
The Undefeated By Kwame Alexander An ode to the resilience and accomplishments of African Americans. For Children
The Universal Christ By Richard Rohr A contemplative Christian's reconceptualizing of the Christ Mystery.
The Way of Effortless Mindfulness By Loch Kelly Explanations and instructions for opening to a naturally compassionate way of being.
The Way of Forgiveness By Michael Leach, James T. Keane, Doris Goodnough An inspiring collection of essays on forgiving self and others and receiving God's forgiveness.
The Way of Heart & Beauty By Deng Ming-Dao An impressive collection of Taoist wisdom drenched in mystery.
The World Comes to You By Michael Stone Examples from a Buddhist practitioner of how attitudes and practices can be reframed.
The World Could Be Otherwise By Norman Fischer A Buddhist teacher's suggestions for practicing the paramitas on our spiritual journey.
Triggers By David Richo A tour de force resource on how to respond rather than react to triggers of all types.
Unteachable Lessons By Carl McColman A generous probing of the stages of the spiritual journey from a deeply personal perspective.
Ways to Go Beyond and Why They Work By Rupert Sheldrake A pioneering examination of seven spiritual practices and their impact in our times.
We Are the Weather By Jonathan Safran Foer Startling statistics and facts that make the case for more imagination in confronting the climate crisis.
When I Found Grandma By Saumiya Balasubramaniam A multigenerational story about overcoming differences and discovering love. For Children
Wild Mercy By Mirabai Starr One of those rare, authentic, and enthralling spiritual books that speaks to the issues of the day with mystical power and incredible timeliness.
You Are Home By Evan Turk A poetic immersion in the sights, smells, and sounds of these cherished lands. For Children
You Are Never Alone By Elin Kelsey A joyously loving book about the myriad of natural connections that support and sustain us. For Children