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Book Corner

Book-lovers

Diversity on the shelves

The Book Corner includes current and classic Christian books of enduring significance. You’ll also find home devotional materials, Bibles, and scriptural resources.

Helpful books focus on Lutheranism, spirituality, prayer, family life, and life’s circumstances. Vibrant children’s books and adult fiction abound. All are carefully selected by St. Paul pastors, staff, and avid St. Paul readers.

Books to inspire faith

Among our favorite authors in the Book Corner:

  • Eugene Peterson, who translates the Bible in the rhythms and images of contemporary language.
  • Philip Yancey, who writes eloquently about God’s grace
  • Madeleine L’Engle, who spins magic with candid reflections on faith, family and creation
  • Henri Nouwen, a classic devotional writer who inspires personal spiritual journeying
  • Frederick Buechner, who writes for the restless believer and the doubter
  • And so many more gifted authors offering wit, wisdom, and provocative insight for the life of faith
Faithful Readers

The Book Corner’s mission is to get people reading great books that inspire faith. A partner in this venture is Faithful Readers, St. Paul’s literature discussion group.

These book-lovers provide our own “Oprah’s list” of reading excellence, especially fiction books and short stories. You’ll find Faithful Readers selections shelved together.

2009-2010 Faithful Readers book list >>

All St. Paul Reads

All St. Paul Reads is encouragement for all to read and talk about a single book title in the same year. The selections have been:

  • 2007-08: The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal

All St. Paul Reads is encouragement for all to read and talk about a single title in the same year. The Book Corner sponsors this movement in community, reading, and faith.

There’s always a soup’s-on gathering on a winter evening. We plug in crockpots of steaming hospitality and join in lively conversation.

Contact Jan Aplin, Book Corner manager,

What’s your favorite?

Have you read a book that lit a fire in your spirit, gave you comfort, or inspired fresh thinking? Pass it on! The Book Corner supports a community of avid readers.

Stop in and jot your recommendation on a “you-gotta-read” slip that will be tucked under the spine of that favorite book for all to see.

Bargain prices

All books are priced below retail, without sales tax, in this nonprofit operation.

Book Corner hours
  • Sunday mornings
  • Wednesdays during the school year, 6-7 p.m.
  • First Saturday evenings, 5-6:30 p.m.

Jan Aplin, Book Corner manager

"Ultimately it is not we who interpret the text with its truth claims; it's the text that interprets us." ~Kae Evensen