The Fisherman's Tomb is a book I wanted to read for a long time, the fascinating story of the search for & conflict over the tomb of Saint Peter, the Prince of the Apostles & first pope, buried deep beneath the high altar of Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City State. Alas, it's rather simply drawn, with very clear good guys & bad guys; I'm not arguing for any kind of moral relativism, there are clear heroes & villains in almost all conflicts, but the historical persons described in The Fisherman's Tomb are presented as Saturday morning cartoon characters, either purely virtuous or completely corrupt. I'm still glad I read it, because the Vatican's secret search for the Fisherman's tomb is a fascinating story, whatever the shortcomings of the writing.
Recently
Cyril Jones-Kellett, Ad Limina
David Hobbs with Andrew Marriot, Hobbo: Motor Racer, Motor Mouth—The Autobiography of David Hobbs
John O'Neill, The Fisherman's Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search
Currently
Matthew Kelly, I Heard God Laugh: A Practical Guide to Life's Essential Daily Habit
Karen L. Dwyer, Ph.D. & Lawrence A. Dwyer, J.D., W.R.A.P. Yourself in Scripture: Reading, Prayering, and Reflecting on Scripture with Journaling
Presently
Fulton J. Sheen, Life of Christ
Flannery O'Connor, Flannery O'Connor Collection
Michael Gorn, N.A.S.A.: The Complete Illustrated History
Brandon Vogt, What to Say and How to Say It: Discuss Your Catholic Faith with Clarity and Confidence
Matthew Kelly, Dig the Well Before You Get Thirsty: The Ultimate Prayer Journal to Prepare for the Inevitable and Explore the Possible—A Practical Guide to Life's Essential Daily Habit
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