James E. Beitler III

Choosing Community

Arts & Literature

“In this insightful and engaging book, Christine Colón reveals the importance of a Christian conception of community to the life and work of Dorothy L. Sayers: it is built into the very stonework of Sayers's plays and reverberates through the landscapes of her detective stories. Reading Colón's reflections on Sayers, we are reminded that this understanding of community is a rich and dynamic one, indeed—bound up with questions of vocation, the truth of doctrine, and the delights of friendship and camaraderie. Whether you are looking for a guide to Sayers's work or a thoughtful meditation on Christian life together, you will not be disappointed. Colón's scholarship sheds light on Sayers's writings while inviting us to reflect more deeply on our relationships with one another.”

The Wages of Cinema

Arts & Literature

“In The Wages of Cinema, Crystal L. Downing takes us to the movies with Dorothy L. Sayers, treating us to a blockbuster of a book that explores the history, theory, and forms of cinema in light of Sayers's biography, theology, and Christian aesthetic. With its thoughtful organization, illuminating examples, and delightful wordplay, Downing's book serves as further proof that Sayers was correct when she wrote that 'a work of creation is an act of love.'”

Write Better

Arts & Literature

“Andrew T. Le Peau's Write Better is a gift to students and teachers of writing. Drawing upon his experience as an editor and author, Le Peau shares practical recommendations and specific strategies that will benefit all writers—novices and professionals alike. What is more, Le Peau doesn't simply tell us how to write more persuasively, creatively, and faithfully; he shows us. The book is chock-full of examples of effective prose, and Le Peau's own writing is clear, memorable, and rooted in his Christian convictions. This is a well-written book about writing well.”