In her new novel Anne Lamott explores the "many evils that pull on our children."

John Banville is a writers writer, whom even admirers admit can be difficult.

Thea Bowmans struggle to open the Catholic Church to African-American spirituality.

T.C. Boyles newest collection of short stories in one way or another feature lost or threatened souls.

'The Sabbath World' makes a compelling case that a little downtime benefits everyone.

Diarmaid MacCulloch's 'Christianity' begins a millennium before the birth of Christ.