S&P Awards

The Best Spiritual Books of ...
A Future We Can Love By Susan Bauer-Wu Wisdom about justice and presence from two spiritual leaders, generations apart.
A Master Class on Being Human By Brad R. Braxton, Anthony B. Pinn A dialog that proves adults can still listen, learn, and change.
A Wild Path By Douglas Wood Essays that nurture wilderness in the soul.
Always Sisters By Saira Mir A gentle, tender tale about the ache of pregnancy loss. For Children
An American Story By Kwame Alexander A fiercely honest look at the history of slavery and resilience. For Children
Ancestory By Hannah Salyer A breathtaking journey through ancient rock art, with an emphasis on carefully protecting it. For Children
Ancient Night By David Alvarez, David Bowles A timeless new myth about moonlight, drawn from Mesoamerican lore. For Children
Awe By Dacher Keltner A call to improve mental and physical health through the experience of awe.
Becoming Ella Fitzgerald By Judith Tick A biography of the jazz singer who transformed American song.
bell hooks' Spiritual Vision By Nadra Nittle Teachings on love as an expansive spiritual practice.
Big Tree By Brian Selznick The epic quest of two tiny seeds to discover their destinies in a vast panorama of time. For Children
Casting Indra's Net By Pamela Ayo Yetunde A pathway to overcoming our current polarization.
Christmas at the Nativity By Pope Francis A celebration of the humble God who identifies with human beings.
Come Forth By James Martin A thorough exploration of the God of new life.
Cradled in the Arms of Compassion By Frank Rogers Jr. Practices discovered by a professor of spiritual formation that helped him heal from childhood sexual abuse.
Curveball By Peter Enns Redefining ‘crises of faith’ as opportunities for Christianity’s growth.
Dear Mama God By Daneen Akers Expressions of thanks to the Mother of us all. For Children
Death Nesting By Anne-Marie Keppel Spiritual and practical guidance for caring for someone at the end of life.
Embodying Tara By Chandra Easton A volume on sacred feminine wisdom and compassion.
Enchantment By Katherine May An inspiring call to re-enchant our worlds.
Finding the Words By Colin Campbell Advice on grieving well by learning to talk about it.
Flipflopi By Linda Ravin Lodding, Dipesh Pabari An inspiring true story of eco-ingenuity. For Children
Grandpa's Window By Laura Gehl A sensitive depiction of a child's grief eased by her art. For Children
Heart Berry Bling By Jenny Kay Dupuis Anishinaabe culture conveyed through a grandmother's sharing her love of beading with her granddaughter. For Children
Heart to Heart By His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Patrick McDonnell A collection of crucial (and adorable) ecological wisdom.
Hello, Mister Blue By Daria Peoples Insight into how to see, know, and love our neighbor, including those without homes. For Children
Holy Runaways By Matthias Roberts Suggestions for finding God after leaving church.
I Am Earth's Keeper By Lisa M. Hendey A poetic journey through glorious vistas that remind us to connect with and care for creation. For Children
Jesus, Companion in My Suffering By Joyce Rupp A spiritual retreat on how to love others with our broken-open hearts.
Loving Our Own Bones By Julia Watts Belser Fresh reflections on disability and spirituality.
Meister Eckhart’s Book of Darkness & Light By Jon M. Sweeney, Mark S. Burrows Re-voicings as poetry of the key themes and unconventional understandings in Meister Eckhart’s thought.
More than Words By Roz MacLean A welcoming, inclusive view of many modes of communication. For Children
My Baba's Garden By Jordan Scott An evocative book about heart-to-heart communication between a Baba and her grandson. For Children
My Body and Other Crumbling Empires By Lyndsey Medford A book of compassion for your body, ailments and all.
No World Too Big By Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila V. Dawson, Jeanette Bradley Poetry and prose about the inspiring efforts of young visionaries. For Children
Oak and Lotus By Kenneth McIntosh An interspiritual guide to encounters between East and West.
Practice the Pause By Caroline Oakes Teachings on the Gospel, centering, and neuroscience.
Remember By Joy Harjo A poem that reminds us who we are on this generous Earth. For Children
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto By Tricia Hersey A call to napping as a protest against capitalism and white supremacy.
Say One Kind Thing By Susan Verde A book about speaking to yourself with compassion.
Sit in the Sun By Jon M. Sweeney A human’s observations of his cats’ behaviors that can be seen as spiritual practices.
Skating on Thin Ice By Ezra Bayda Teachings on the path of self-realization based on personal experiences and spiritual practices.
Spirit Wheel By Steven Charleston An elder's summary of the mysteries he's discovered.
Teilhard de Chardin By Teilhard de Chardin, Kathleen Deignan (ed.), Libby Osgood (ed.) A collection of prayers for communion with evolution's God.
The Art and Life of Hilma af Klint By Ylva Hillström, Karin Eklund A fascinating biography of an artist who was ahead of her time. For Children
The Asking By Jane Hirshfield A thick collection from a poet of wonder and compassion.
The Eloquence of Silence By Thomas Moore Forty stories and thoughts from many sources plus commentaries illuminating the value of emptiness in daily life.
The Gospel according to James Baldwin By Greg Garrett An excellent summary of Baldwin's prophetic witness.
The Healing Path By James Finley A treasure trove for those seeking healing.
The Honey Jar By Joan Schoettler A story of the love and an heirloom that sustain a refugee family through nearly unbearable losses. For Children
The Hospital Book By Lisa Brown A lively mix of humor, honesty, and sympathy around the experience of a first hospitalization. For Children
The Kabbalah of Writing By Sherri Mandell Insights and writing prompts that lead to spiritual awakening.
The Key to Creativity By Hilde Østby A celebration of idleness and boredom.
The Love of Thousands By Christine Valters Paintner A guide to finding companions beyond the visible world.
The Moon Is a Ball By Ed Franck, David Colmer (trans.) Endearing tales of two (nearly) inseparable friends. For Children
The Mysterion By Kabir Helminski A masterwork on the Sufi worldview as taught by Rumi and practiced through everyday spirituality.
The Tibetan Book of the Dead for Beginners By Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, Mordy Levine A presentation of the most essential teachings of Tibetan Buddhism.
The Voices of Nature By Nicolas Mathevon Observations that show the connections among species.
The Wandering Mind By Jamie Kreiner An exploration of ancient practices for paying attention to the now.
The Wisdom of Morrie By Morrie Schwartz A collection of insights from a retired sociology professor.
This Here Flesh By Cole Arthur Riley A call to embodiment and a spirituality of rage, lament, and justice.
Unraveling By Peggy Orenstein A memoir about spinning wool for wholeness, justice, and understanding.
Whatever Comes Tomorrow By Rebecca Gardyn Levington Guidance for children who need a break from worries. For Children
Wild Grace By Chelan Harkin Verse descriptions of how a relationship with God might feel.
Wild Yoga By Rebecca Wildbear A call to connect to the Earth through yoga.
With the Best of Intentions By Lucinda Mosher (ed.), Elinor J. Pierce (ed.), Or N. Rose (ed.) Practical guidance on hospitality in interreligious encounters.
You Are Not Stuck By Becky Vollmer Advice for clearing away your blockages.
Your Body Is a Revolution By Tara Teng An invitation to discover the intuitive voice inside our bodies.
Your Heart Was Made for This By Oren Jay Sofer A guide to practical applications of Buddhist meditation.
Zero at the Bone By Christian Wiman A pathway to working through everyday, ordinary despair.