Local Authors & Books

Philippine Duchesne: A Candid Portrait of a Missionary for Christ (1769-1852)Would you like to learn about a Saint who left her home in France at the age of 48 to be a missionary in St. Charles, Missouri? by Louise Cheli This picture book is appropriate for all ages, and includes twenty-six full-color pictures by local artist Genny Glosier, facts of Philippine's Canonization, and much more! Paperback

“There were many other signs that Jesus worked..., but they are not recorded in this book.” — John 20:30 Even in our modern world, wise men and women of all ages still seek Him. Trilogy of the Magi is a book for all seasons. In an inspirational trilogy, Kathryn Muehlheausler shares three stories of the royal magi of Christmas lore. Decades after Assyrian royal Melchior interacts with Herod, crowned in Rome as the King of the Jews, he is compelled to follow the star to Bethlehem and into...

“Charlie’s book, Adventures with the Holy Spirit, illustrates how the Holy Spirit is alive and active in our lives.” – Carol Hess, parishioner, Incarnate Word Parish, St. Louis, MO “In Adventures with the Holy Spirit, Deacon Charles Durban recounts numerous surprise experiences of being saved from disappointment or disaster by a mysterious presence in his life which he calls the saving work of Ruach, or the Holy Spirit. For even the casual reader these incidents will trigger memories which...

Immortalized by the writing of its most famous resident, Samuel Clemens, Hannibal is known around the world as much for its history as for the characters it birthed. Enjoy a guided walk through that history in America’s Hometown. You might take the opportunity to trace the paths of the childhood adventures that Mark Twain shared through the stories of Tom and Huck. Or use Hannibal: A Walk through History to carve out your own adventure! Catch the excitement of the steamboat era that lives on...

Every day dads fish glitter out of their coffee, errantly brush their teeth with butt paste, and still find the energy to rescue their families from house spiders with crappy attitudes.As a member of the tribe, Ryan Nusbickel captures his daily wins and losses in his haiku-cartoon series: Dad Haikus. In short: Ryan's dumb dad observations distilled into three lines of five, seven, and five syllables, respectively.Our hope is you will find this project as satisfying as a perfectly...

Welcome to Seattle! A parent and child Tufted Puffin tour the Emerald City in best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock's board book for children. In Hello, Seattle! join the pair as ride to the top of the Space Needle, bike along the Burke-Gilman Trail, and enjoy the flying fish at Pike Place Market. Along the way they ride the monorail to museums, visit the Seattle Public Library, wade in tide-pools, see the Olympic Sculpture Park, and ride the ferry across Puget Sound! For ages...

Kirkwood is one of St Louis County’s oldest and best-preserved suburbs. It was born as a planned community, laid out in a grid spreading from the Pacific Railroad tracks placed in the 1850s and envisioned as a city escape. Its passion for historic preservation makes nearly every neighborhood a joy to walk through, and Kirkwood: A Walk through History provides the quintessential guide of maximizing a stroll through its most interesting spots. Explore Kirkwood’s preserved rail stations,...

From the grand basilicas of Missouri’s big cities to small churches in every corner of the state, the stories of generations of Catholic immigrants are set in stone. Built as places to ask for blessings and pray for survival in a foreign land, these churches endure today as monuments to the struggles and the faith of those new Americans and their descendants. Places to Pray takes readers to Catholic churches, shrines, convents, and monasteries throughout Missouri where readers will explore the...

The acclaimed Soccer Made in St. Louis: A History of the Game in America’s First Soccer Capital brings the story of St. Louis soccer up to date since the publication of the sold-out first edition in 2011. The second edition chronicles the successful drive to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to St. Louis while chronicling the early history of St. Louis soccer that’s come to light in the past decade. Learn the stories of St. Louis players such as Lori Chalupny, Brad Davis, and Becky...

St. Louis’s most visited neighborhood, “The Hill,” may also be its most iconic. Allow The Hill: A Walk through History to capture your interest on the best journey with the most laughs through this enduring corner of the city. Local author Joe DeGregorio walks right next to you imparting his knowledge and sometimes unique personal experiences in the neighborhood he’s called home his whole life. Admire many vintage images along with contemporary photographs to inspire your exploration. Casual...

Hidden among the streets of St. Louis’s south side are stories that span centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, author and journalist Jim Merkel set out on a walk that would take him block-by-block through the tales of history and community in South City. Completing the walk incrementally, Merkel ponders the ways in which the area has changed over time. Along the way, he interviews some of the unique characters and leaders who help maintain the city, encounters quirky stores and restaurants, and...

St. Louis CITY Soccer Club completed a year one in 2023 unparalleled in the history of Major League Soccer. CITY’s exciting, fast, and high-pressure style yielded goals and victories in bunches, won a regular-season conference championship, and thrilled sellout crowds at every MLS home game. Year one saw CITY win the most games by an expansion team in MLS history, emerge as the first MLS expansion team to capture its regular season conference championship, and become the first MLS expansion...