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  • Episode 247: Antony Barone Kolenc on his book Begotten, Book 2 of the Incarnate Series (January 28, 2026)

    Episode 247: Antony Barone Kolenc on his book Begotten, Book 2 of the Incarnate Series (January 28, 2026)
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Antony Barone Kolenc on his book Begotten, Book 2 of the Incarnate Series (January 28, 2026)

    Summer, 2012. After five years on the run from perilous government assassins, Joshua Christiansen-the purported clone of Jesus Christ-has taken refuge in a monastery, but skeptical religious authorities still fear he may become the Biblical antichrist. Stalked by cultists who believe he's a long-awaited prophet and struggling to control his growing psychic abilities, he and his best friend Rachel must cross the globe to uncover the true source of his creation.Is he really the clone of Jesus, or is he part of a diabolical hoax foisted upon the world? Can he learn to control his formidable powers without turning into the very thing he dreads? Or is his destiny inevitable-to trigger the End of Days and the final battle between Evil and Good?In this sequel to the groundbreaking thriller Incarnate, Joshua will face enemies both old and new, but the battle with the highest stakes still rages inside his own soul.

    Amazon.com: Begotten: 9798887091464: Kolenc, Antony Barone: Books
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    43 Min.
  • Episode 246: Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026)

    Episode 246: Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026)
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. William Ayles on his book Don't Fear the Reaper (January 28, 2026)

    Don’t Fear the Reaper, Author's Cut is designed for the spiritually curious, unchurched, atheists, agnostics, Christians... anyone drawing breath. Why? Because music is a universal language.
    Music speaks volumes.

    There is so much more to the story of spirituality, Christ, and these lyricists than the "culture" would have us to believe....
    YouTube QR codes turn this spiritual journey into a concert.

    Spiritual curiosity fueled this book.
    Spiritual curiosity: the intellectual capacity to accept that not everything can be known by our five senses.

    The words of Jesus of Nazareth are woven among the chapters. His words, and the words of the lyricists, are relatable.

    The lyricists let us “in” … their progression of thought.
    Read their words, listen to their songs, and never look back.

    This version, Author's Cut, has a completely different ending versus the original Don't Fear the Reaper. Author's Cut ends as a concert: 5 Love Songs with new lyricists and interviews. Love is the pure expression of divine spirituality... in this this life, and in our everlasting life.

    Don’t Fear the Reaper, Author's Cut is about melting the (real) fear of death.

    Amazon.com: Don't Fear the Reaper: Author's Cut: 9780997886368: Ayles, Dr. William: Books
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    1 Std. und 4 Min.
  • Episode 245: Raquel Rose on The Little Rose Shop and her book My First Examen (January 27, 2026)

    Episode 245: Raquel Rose on The Little Rose Shop and her book My First Examen (January 27, 2026)
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Raquel Rose about The Little Rose Shop and her book My First Examen.

    Start Faithful Habits Early with “My First Examen” Help your child grow in self-awareness and gratitude through the gentle practice of the Daily Examen—specially designed for little hearts and hands. Inspired by St. Ignatius of Loyola’s timeless prayer, My First Examen is a beautiful Catholic board book that introduces young children to reflecting on their day with God. Whether read during bedtime, family prayer, or quiet devotional time, this book is the perfect introduction to a life of prayerful reflection.

    https://thelittleroseshop.wordpress.com/
    https://thelittleroseshop.com/products/my-first-examen-board-book
    https://www.independentpressaward.com/2026-winners/9798990989859
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    36 Min.
  • Episode 244: Fr. Richard O Connor on his book Pastoral Lessons (January 27, 2026)

    Episode 244: Fr. Richard O Connor on his book Pastoral Lessons (January 27, 2026)
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Richard O Connor on his book Pastoral Lessons: A Study in Pastoral Theology, Theory and Practice.

    This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the priestly vocation in light of Christ’s threefold office as King, Prophet, and Priest. Drawing from Scripture, Vatican II, the Catechism, and the writings of St. John Paul II, O Connor blends theology with lived parish experience. This guide equips seminarians, clergy, and lay leaders to shepherd, teach, and sanctify God’s people with wisdom and pastoral charity.

    https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/pastorallessons/
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    1 Std. und 5 Min.
  • Episode 243: Dr. Marianne Siegmund on her book The Metaphysics of Martyrdom (January 21, 2026)

    Episode 243: Dr. Marianne Siegmund on her book The Metaphysics of Martyrdom (January 21, 2026)
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. Marianne Siegmund on her book The Metaphysics of Martyrdom (January 21, 2026)

    In The Metaphysics of Martyrdom, J. Marianne Siegmund explores the mystery of witness through death as a metaphysical act of fidelity to truth, goodness, and beauty. Drawing upon Scripture, St. Thomas Aquinas, and St. John Paul II, she reveals martyrdom as a profound participation in being itself—where the human person’s free will, grace, and dignity converge in love. A luminous philosophical-theological meditation on suffering, sanctity, and divine reality.

    The Metaphysics of Martyrdom by J. Marianne Siegmund | En Route Books and Media
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    58 Min.
  • Episode 242: Judy Foy on her book Comfort: Meeting God in Grief (January 20, 2026)

    Episode 242: Judy Foy on her book Comfort: Meeting God in Grief (January 20, 2026)
    Jan 21 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Judy Foy on her book Comfort: Meeting God in Grief (January 20, 2026)

    Find Hope and Healing Through Contemplative Prayer After LossWhen grief leaves you questioning everything, including your faith, Comfort: Meeting God in Grief offers a gentle way back to spiritual connection. This unique 52-week devotional combines contemplative prayer practices with grief healing principles, creating space for both mourning and spiritual growth.What makes this book different:
    • Addresses God's presence in grief—often missing from secular grief support
    • Emphasizes moving forward and healing, not just surviving loss
    • Integrates Visio Divina and Lectio Divina with creative expression exercises
    • Written by a certified Grief Educator who understands loss personally
    Author Judy Foy believes that nature points us toward understanding God, and that true healing comes from integrating our losses into our lives rather than trying to overcome them. Each weekly reflection includes practical prayer guidance, spiritual exercises, and creative prompts designed to help you process grief while deepening your relationship with God.Perfect for those new to contemplative prayer or returning to faith after loss, this book provides a structured yet gentle approach to spiritual formation during one of life's most challenging seasons.

    Comfort: Meeting God in Grief: Foy, Judy: 9798286913442: Amazon.com: Books
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    1 Std. und 2 Min.
  • Episode 241: Suzanne Cruz on her book The Schoolie (January 20, 2026)

    Episode 241: Suzanne Cruz on her book The Schoolie (January 20, 2026)
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Suzanne Cruz on her book The Schoolie: Observations on Life through the Window of a School Bus (January 20, 2026)

    Have you ever loved your family deeply and still wondered how any of you survived each other?The Schoolie is a warm, witty, and deeply reflective coming-of-age memoir told through the “window” of a schoolie (the nickname for a converted school bus). In Becca’s big Italian Catholic family, that bus becomes “Camp-a-lot”: part road trip machine, part rolling family circus, part accidental classroom for everything you do not learn at Mass.Inside Camp-a-lot, faith and chaos share the same bench seat.One minute you are having a genuine spiritual moment as the Grand Canyon rolls past in all its glory. The next minute, someone is sticking their head out the window screaming “Help me!” just to watch Mom panic and Dad hit the brakes. One minute you are trying to be holy. The next you are discovering that “urban navigation language” (also known as Dad’s creative profanity) is apparently required to drive a bus-sized beast through America.This is family life as it really is: noisy, loving, ridiculous, and formative.The name Camp-a-lot is no accident. It playfully echoes Camelot, King Arthur’s shining ideal of honor, loyalty, and righteousness. Camelot was beautiful, and yet it still fell. And as Becca grows up and looks back from adulthood, she begins to notice the same pattern closer to home: families can be built with noble intentions, then slowly worn down by human weakness, irresponsibility, spite, and time.Which leads to the question at the heart of this book: If goodness gets torn down so often… why bother building anything at all?The Schoolie answers with the kind of hope that does not deny reality. It offers refreshing, family-oriented humor alongside hard-earned insight, and it lands on a simple truth echoed by Pope John Paul II: you bother because it matters. You love, you create, you try, even when you know life can be messy.Who this book is for
    • Readers who love funny, heartfelt family memoirs that still go somewhere meaningful
    • Anyone raised with faith, tradition, and big personalities (especially Catholic families)
    • Readers who want humour with substance, not trauma for shock value
    • Anyone who has ever thought, “My family should come with a user manual”
    Why this book is unique
    • A converted school bus is not just a setting; it is a brilliant metaphor for growing up
    • It blends nostalgic comedy with spiritual reflection (without preaching)
    • It captures the universal: sibling chaos, family legends, and the strange holiness of ordinary life
    • It tells the truth with warmth, including the kind of laughter you need in a too-serious world
    The Schoolie isn’t really about a bus. It is about what carried you then, what shaped you, and what still carries you now: memory, faith, family, and the stubborn decision to keep building even when things fall apart.If you are craving a memoir with heart, meaning, and genuinely refreshing family humor, come aboard. The journey matters.

    The Schoolie: Observations on Life through the Window of a School Bus by Suzanne Cruz | En Route Books and Media
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    59 Min.
  • Episode 240: Suzanne Bilodeau on her book She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood (January 14, 2026)

    Episode 240: Suzanne Bilodeau on her book She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood (January 14, 2026)
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Suzanne Bilodeau on her book She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood (January 14, 2026)

    Motherhood is a beautiful vocation, rich in love and mercy, where little souls are nurtured and guided to intimately know the source of love himself. But what if mothers are not shown how to guide these little souls? After turning to source after source offered by the world, mothers can feel depleted, isolated, and insecure, leaving them unsure of how to love well as they lose sight of motherhood's profound and eternal impact.

    She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood offers mothers something different. Here, women will find the words and experiences of seasoned mothers— Catholic women who are living witnesses of God's love. Each contributor has composed a letter as if she were writing it to her younger mother self, offering powerful lessons learned and vulnerable experiences shared. Guided by the description of love in 1 Corinthians 13, these mothers' words provide solidarity, hope, and inspiration in the vocation of motherhood.

    This beautiful coffee table book is filled with stunning photographic images that capture the beauty and the reality of motherhood alike. As mothers read through this beautiful book, they will find hope and encouragement from contributors:

    • Alicia Hernon
    • Beth Sri
    • Bonnie Landry
    • Carrie Daunt
    • Christine Dudley
    • Christine Hanus
    • Debbie Herbeck
    • Dorothy Pilarski
    • Elizabeth Foss
    • Emily Jaminet
    • Heather Voccola
    • Heidi Bratton
    • Laura Phelps
    • Lisa Brenninkmeyer
    • Mary Lenaburg

    You do not have to journey through motherhood alone.

    Take heart, and rest in the beauty of motherhood alongside a village of Catholic women who have gone before you.

    She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood: Suzanne Bilodeau: 9781935940418: Amazon.com: Books
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    1 Std. und 1 Min.