How to be a Saint by Kate Sidley

September 16, 2025

How to be a Saint by Kate Sidley

A tongue in cheek look at the process of sainthood as well as some of the whackier saints, written by Kate Sidley, one of the writers for Stephen Colbert's The Late Show. She notes that the first prerequisite is, you have to die. The cover art is an image of St. Denis, who after he was beheaded, picked up his head and walked for six miles to the spot where he wanted his cathedral built. Not for anyone who is a very devout Catholic but if you enjoy a little heresy with your religion, you will probably enjoy this.

Joan by Katherine J. Chen

May 11, 2024

Joan by Katherine J. Chen

Biographical fiction about Joan of Arc. Very well written. Joan was an independent, autonomous young woman who went against the prevailing beliefs and expectations about how women should act - reminded me of Anne Boleyn whose only crimes were being smart, educated, and not taking crap from men. Will appeal to readers of well-researched historical fiction about strong women.

Miniature of Joan of Arc, which may or may not be accurate