Books We Recommend
Some of our favorite fellow authors and publishers. If your family enjoys Paulie, here are a few more stories — for younger readers and grown-up ones alike — worth adding to the stack.
K.M. Quinn
Set in the small town of Gilford, the Torn Robes series follows Pastor John and the families around him through a story of faith, community, courage, and the weight of the choices we make. Thoughtful fiction for older readers, with companion guides for discussion.
Torn Robes: Choices
The series opener introduces Gilford and Pastor John, and the students and families whose choices ripple through their town.
Torn Robes: Reckoning
The story deepens through consequence, accountability, and grace as its characters wrestle with honesty and hard-won growth.
Torn Robes: The King's Highway
The final volume brings Gilford to a turning point — a conclusion about transformation, redemption, and the long arc of a journey.
S.A. Phillips
S.A. Phillips writes for curious older students and lifelong learners — from post-apocalyptic fiction about how communities remember and rebuild, to accessible church-history that brings the great Christian thinkers to life. Several titles include companion workbooks.
The Land Beyond the River
A post-apocalyptic story of survival, cultural memory, and the people who rebuild community and meaning after the world changes.
Augustine and Jerome
An approachable look at two towering Christian thinkers — perfect for readers exploring philosophy, theology, and church history.
These recommendations come straight from Kelly — books by writers and publishers we’re proud to call friends. Purchases are made on each author’s own retailer pages.