The Catholic Bookworm

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Vijaya Bodach on her novel Bound. Set in Pullman, WA, home of Washington State University (Go Cougs!) BOUND is a stunning debut novel that's perfect for fans of Sara Zarr and Francisco Stork. Seventeen-year-old Rebecca Joshi, an adopted girl from India, burn survivor, and primary caretaker of her intellectually disabled sister, Joy,...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Andrea Bear on her book Grieving Daughters' Club. A STORY ABOUT A BOOK CLUB, GRIEF, AND HOPE Two years after the death of her mother, forty-year-old Frankie Waters reluctantly joins a parish book club to prove to her family she is coming out of her grief-like state. While engaging with the eclectic women who drink wine and never fin...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Katie Breckenridge on her book Silent Sorrows: Let's Talk about Abortion, Reproductive Technologies, and Adoption. Today's self-indulgent society is one in which satisfying one's desires at the expense of others prevails. This mindset is particularly common in areas of procreation such as abortion and various assisted reproductive t...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Cecilia Shick on her upcoming mission trip to Ghana with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) with Oklahoma State University. To support Cecilia's missionary work, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3nxct4ze

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Cathy Rodriguez on her book Catholic Me from A to Z: A Catholic Bilingual Alphabet Book. (April 23, 2025) Do you long to strengthen the faith of your little ones in a fun and simple way? Catholic Me from A to Z provides a way for parents, grandparents, and educators to help other children understand the beauty of their faith in both...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Mary Beth Bracy on Antonia Salzano and Andrea Acutis' book God’s Influencer: Holy Advice from St. Carlo Acutis. He played video games, excelled athletically and academically, manifested contagious joy and wit — even in suffering — and befriended all those he met. St. Carlo Acutis (1991–2006), already hailed “the greatest saint of th...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Matthew Tsakanikas on his book A Catechesis on Deification, Transfiguration & the Luminous Mysteries (April 22, 2025) This book is a catechetical exploration of Christian deification, deeply rooted in the theological insights of Saint Athanasius and other Church Fathers. The work connects the mysteries of the Rosary with the tra...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Loretta Pehanich on her Book of Jesus, His Family, and His Friends (April 22, 2025) Loyola Kids Book of Jesus, His Family, and His Friends takes readers on a faith-filled journey to uncover a deeper connection to Jesus. By emphasizing themes of family, love, and loyalty, this book will help children relate to Jesus in meaningful and...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Nicole Berlucchi on her book Magnify Love: Unlocking the Heart of Jesus in Your Marriage & Your Life (April 16, 2025) Uncover the power of the Rosary and Mary’s intercession: how the scripture-based mysteries of the Rosary can be a compass in directing your steps and navigating the highs and lows, in order for you to listen for...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Elizabeth Smith on her book The Coin Flip.  A shattered dream, heartbreak and inner turmoil, what next? Joe Quigley, a seventeen year old, left Ireland to come to America in 1857 to fulfill his dream. Along the way, he met a friend, Jim McDermott, who shared the same decision. How does life continue when it’s turned upside down? Per...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Caitie Crowley on her book Stepping Up!: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering into Hope & Joy (April 15, 2025) WHERE IS GOD IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING?Caitie Crowley was in a traumatic car accident on her way home from work and almost lost her life. She couldn’t walk for 10 months. She took that time to write about her exper...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Kelly Mahfood on the June 21, 2025, Mount Prospect Health Fair in Jamaica. Please make your donations via GoFundMe at https://www.gofundme.com/f/health-fair-aid-for-mount-prospect/ or by contributing to the Amazon registry at https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1J0LU97WCB38G From Kelly Mahfood: I’m organizing a health fa...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Allison Ramirez on her book The Divided Kingdom (April 8, 2025) Adeline Rye adores books, history, and art but feels unseen in a society that values advance in medicine and technology above all else. With her father as the leader of their island civilization called Mirror, she has little room for error. To ensure peace and eliminate...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. Shalina Stilley on her book Paradoxes of Faith and Reason (April 7, 2025) Paradox it is at the very heart of the Gospel message. The Trinity, the Incarnation, the Cross and Resurrection, and the problem of evil are but a few examples of paradoxes of faith and reason. How can God be three in one? How can God be man? How can Jesus...

This interview was recorded in 2021 by De ProLife Apologeet. Kiki Latimer is a philosopher who co-authered the book "Understanding Abortion" with her former teacher, Professor emeritus Stephen D. Schwartz. Originally posted at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AByEPMeLnzs&t=64s Books on abortion (other than collections of readings) typically express and defend a particular position. This book gi...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Catherine DiNuzzo on her book The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety: Sacred Heart Mental Wellness. (April 1, 2025) This is a guide to work through and finally understand anxiety, presented from a Catholic perspective. Please be assured that you don't need to be a Catholic to read this, there’s fantastic information for everyone, howeve...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dave DiNuzzo on his book The Steep Upward Climb: Practical Knowledge about Virtue and Becoming a Saint. (April 1, 2025) The Steep Upward Climb is the arduous journey of our life. The only way to the top is with the help of God and with your pursuit of Virtue. Virtue is the key to the Christian life, and Dave DiNuzzo, Sr. unpacks wha...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Suzanna Linton on her substack publications. For access to her materials, visit https://substack.com/@sllinton

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Fr. Ryan Connors on his book Rethinking Cooperation with Evil: A Virtue-Based Approach (Catholic Moral Thought) (March 31, 2025) Rethinking Cooperation with Evil: A Virtue-Based Approach applies Thomistic virtue theory to today's most challenging questions of cooperation with evil. For centuries, moralists have struggled to determin...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Joseph Hurley on his book Finding Serenity: The Camino Distillate. Joe Hurley walked thirty-three straight days. After crossing the Pyrenees into Spain, he trekked eight hundred more kilometers to Santiago de Compostela. For three days, he hiked alongside his son Mike. Then, for thirty days he wandered solo. Rarely was he alone, tho...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Wendy Forest on her book Currents of Water: A Widow’s Walk with Jesus and Mary. (March 24, 2025) Currents of Water is a deeply personal and spiritual reflection on grief, faith, and healing. Following her husband’s death, the author embarks on a transformative journey, rediscovering her Christian faith and ultimately converting to C...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Avery Lane on his Catholic Exchange article entitled "Mexico’s Child Martyr Inspires Bravery and Faith". https://catholicexchange.com/mexicos-child-martyr-inspires-bravery-and-faith/

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Joseph Lewis on his book Rediscovering the Joy of Children & Family: Why the World's Declining Birth Rate Crisis Can No Longer Be Ignored (March 18, 2025) Many warn of overpopulation. They claim that the planet can barely accommodate the current population. But is this true? In reality, the birthrates in an increasing number of...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Dr. Bill Ayles and Fr. Ray Introvigne on their book The Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Revisited (March 17, 2025) The Catholic Charismatic Renewal is a “Head to Heart Experience”—and is fully backed by our modern-day Holy Fathers. This book is dedicated to all our fellow Catholic brothers and sisters, as well as all Christians who de...

In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Stephen Auth on his book Visions of the Divine: An Artistic Journey into the Mysteries of the Eucharist. In this immersive exploration, we embark on a captivating artistic journey that delves into the profound mystery of the Eucharist. This collection of works seeks to bridge the gap between faith and creativity, inviting viewers to...