We've got a brand new episode of The Englewood Review of Books Podcast this week: a conversation with poets Robert Cording and Marjorie Maddox! Find the episode at this link or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://twp.ai/4huNxa

Here's this week's new release round-up: https://twp.ai/4ht33w

This week's feature review is of the book GOD IN THE DESERT: A SPIRITUAL THEOLOGY OF WILDERNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT by Noel Forlini Burt Read it here: https://twp.ai/4hsyLA

New book review... BETTER THAN NORMAL: VIRTUES FOR AN OFF-SCRIPT LIFE by MaryAnn McKibben Dana https://twp.ai/4hsobi

This week's feature review is of HOW TO BE A DISSIDENT by Gal Beckerman. Read here: https://twp.ai/4hsfjx

This week's new release round-up includes the newest title from Indigenous theologian Randy Woodley and several other great new titles! https://twp.ai/4hsiKD

If your God can’t succeed if women have equal rights, you are not worshiping God. You are worshiping misogyny.

Local event for Indy folks!

Jon M. Sweeney@jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'll see you in Carmel, Indiana in about a week, talking about "Francis of Assisi 800 Years On." Presented by the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, Carmel-Cortona Sister City Committee, and the CCPL Foundation. For details, and to register: carmelclaylibrary.org/event/16654822

In each of us there is a spark that can reverse the trends of violence and depression spiraling within us and in the world around us. By setting in motion the spiral of gratefulness we begin the journey toward peace and joy. — Br. David Steindl-Rast

Absolutely this!

The Englewood Review of Books@erbks.bsky.social · 4w ago

New review: Chris takes a look at a beautifully illustrated book about threatened and endangered birds: englewoodreview.org/...

New review: Chris takes a look at a beautifully illustrated book about threatened and endangered birds: englewoodreview.org/...

A new poetry collection from Christian Wiman is our starred new release of the week: https://twp.ai/4htXH1

This coming Sunday is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, in the season of Ordinary Time. Here is some poetry to enjoy and reflect on this week: https://twp.ai/4htLPX

A timely feature review this week: THE CHRISTIAN PAST THAT WASN'T by Warren Throckmorton https://twp.ai/4htDGQ

My review of "The Christian Past That Wasn't" by @wthrockmorton.bsky.social is now up at @erbks.bsky.social! #booksky englewoodreview.org/warren-throc...

Our newest podcast episode is live! Chris chats with Julie L. Moore, an award-winning poet with a brand new collection... AND our new podcast producer! Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website: englewoodreview.org/...

Local friends! Join us at The Table Episcopal Church on July 11 for a great event with author (and our friend) Ragan Sutterfield:

Today is the anniversary of the death of the poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Here are seven favorite poems: https://twp.ai/4hrq3X

This week's Lectionary Poetry is ready for you now: https://twp.ai/4hryWv

The great American poet (and a favorite here at the ERB), Lucille Clifton, was born on this day in 1936. Here's our round up of 5 poems: https://twp.ai/4hrq2y

"I think, in general, my perception is not that parents are flawed, but that people in general are flawed. The task of a good story is to humanize all these characters with their flaws." --Daniel Nayeri

Children's Institute 2026: This Is a Book: PW Talks with Daniel Nayeri

Before Children's Institute 2026 convenes in Schaumburg, Ill. June 26-29, Daniel Nayeri, one of the conference's featured authors, talked to PW about his latest project, an illustrated middle grade novel with art that is created by the text itself.

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"Another alarming trend is that challenges are increasingly likely to come directly from government officials." Great overview of the current state of things:

Why not just ban all the books?

Keyword searches for "justice" and "pride" drive what ideas are being kept from kids.

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A new review from us this week: @annajrollins.bsky.social reviews Elizabeth Berget's LOVE LIKE A MOTHER: HOW THE SACRED WORK OF MOTHERHOOD REVEALS THE MATERNAL HEART OF GOD from @brazospress.bsky.social englewoodreview.org/...

Six years ago today, JESUS AND JOHN WAYNE released into the world. Then, the most amazing thing happened: Readers found it, read it, and shared it with friends. And never stopped.

Certainty obstructs wonder. - Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

This week's feature review: TRAUMATIZED CHURCH by @scotmcknight.bsky.social and Adrienne Gibson https://twp.ai/4hrpwi

Grab a cup of something warm and settle in with some poetry for the week... https://twp.ai/4hrgdg

This week's feature review is GOD'S HOMECOMING: THE FORGOTTEN PROMISE OF FUTURE RENEWAL by N.T. Wright. Read the review here: englewoodreview.org/...

Lectionary Poetry for this coming Sunday--the 4th week after Pentecost--is available now: englewoodreview.org/...

"...I can feel the sufferings of millions and yet, if I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty too will end, and that peace and tranquility will return again." --Anne Frank, born this day in 1929