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Monkfish Publishing
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Small indie publisher with a focus on spiritual and literary books from a diverse range of perspectives.
A few pics from the recent events in Louisiana and Maryland during Rodger Kamenetz's book launch of Seeing Into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter.

Curious to hear more? Check out this interview on The Reading Life:
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November 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Congrats to Rebe Huntman on being awarded Finalist for her wonderful book on Cuba, dance and love - My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic & Miracle!
November 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Check out this new interview between two wonderful authors, Rodger Kamenetz and Phil Goldberg. Rodger has just written a new book, Seeing Into the Life of Things, which is about the use of imagination (and dreams) in the spiritual life.
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The Power of Spiritual Imagination with Rodger Kamenetz
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November 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Congrats, Kristin Gilger: My Son, The Priest:A Mother’s Crisis of Faith is out today!

“[C]onsistently engaging... An exploration of faith, doubt, and family that expertly balances tender recollection with sharp insight.” —Kirkus Reviews

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My Son, the Priest
“A beautifully written tale of spiritual growth.”—James Martin, SJ, author of the New York Times bestsellers Jesus: A Pilgrimage and Learning to Pray Not every Catholic mother wants her son to be a pr...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Save the date, Milwaukee - at the new Capuchin Spiritual Center - on January 10 to learn practical ways of encountering God in daily life according to the experiences of St. Francis of Assisi.
November 4, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Congrats, Rodger Kamenetz on the publications of Seeing Into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter!

“This book is a harvest of living wisdom, a ripening of the garden Rodger Kamenetz has been cultivating for decades." —Mirabai Starr

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November 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Congrats, Annette Knopp, whose new book, Mystic Nomad: A Woman’s Wild Journey to True Connection, publishes today!

“A must-read for anyone on the path of awakening.” —Roshi Joan Halifax

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October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Awesome reference to animal chaplain Sarah Bowen's book, Sacred Sendoffs:
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Jimmy Fallon Mourns the Loss of His Dog
The ‘Tonight Show’ host described her as ‘a therapist, big sister and comedian’
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October 27, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Rodger Kamenetz describes his encounter with H.H. the Dalai Lama, the meaning of 'afflictive emotions,' and how it led him to write his new book, Seeing into the Life of Things (Monkfish. Nov. 2025)
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The Story Behind “Seeing into the Life of Things"
YouTube video by Monkfish Book Publishing Company
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October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On November 11 Rodger Kamenetz invites us on an exhilarating journey that weaves together poetry, personal experience, and spiritual exploration. Drawing from his new work, Seeing into the Life of Things, this online event is free and open to everyone.
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Seeing into the Life of Things: Imagination and the Sacred Encounter (Rodger Kamenetz)
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October 20, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Dr. Daisy Khan's latest podcast episode already has over 28K views!

This episode explores how Muslim Americans aren’t “infiltrating” culture—they’re enriching it, shaping the nation’s evolving story through creativity, faith, and belonging.
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Muslim Take-Over of American Culture - Is it integration or infiltration? | Part 2
YouTube video by Wise Women with Daisy Khan
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October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Congrats, Philip Goldberg!
Out today: Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life

“[A] thought-provoking...nuanced and perceptive assessment of an oft-misunderstood spiritual concept.” —Publishers Weekly

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Karmic Relief
“A wise, inspiring, and beautiful book offering potent medicine for our times.” —Miranda Macpherson, author of The Way of Grace: The Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation “Karma” is in our vocabulary, ...
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October 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Congrats to Bill Gillard and Robert Stauffer on the publication of their new book: Then May the Senses Fall - Evelyn Underhill's Forgotten Fiction.

"Illuminating!" - James H. Thrall

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October 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This just in from Richard Rohr's Center for Action & Contemplation:
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We are preparing to publish in early January what Sweeney says is the very last book he will write about Saint Francis.
October 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Tassajara Stories is out today!

It's an amazing stories of how a handful of dedicated seekers created the very first Zen monastery in the West.

“As priceless as discovering a previously unknown time capsule.”—Peter Coyote (Hosho Jishi), actor, director, author

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September 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“Debra Zaslow is a modern maggidah…the way she moves from the tale to her reflection is a wonderful example of how we can best internalize the seemingly simple tales to heal our complicated lives.” —Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi

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The Rooster Princess & Other Tales
YouTube video by David Zaslow
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September 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy Pub Day and congrats, Debra Zaslow! The Rooster Princess is out today.

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The Rooster Princess and Other Tales: Jewish Stories Re-Populated with Spunky Heroines, Wise Women, Brave Crones, and Powerful Prophetesses
Jewish Stories Re-Populated with Spunky Heroines, Wise Women, Brave Crones, and Powerful Prophetesses
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September 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Tomorrow. In LA. Anna Goodman Herrick on Resilience!
September 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Loganites and beyond, stop on by!
September 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wonderful new review (because great literature doesn't get old) for Dana Delibovi's translations of Teresa of Avila's poetry.

"In our time...Teresa’s message—so generously brought to new life through Delibovi—is not only relevant but urgent." 
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Teresa of Ávila speaks again
In a striking new translation, Dana Delibovi revives the wit, wisdom, and beauty of Teresa’s...
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August 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Proud and happy to see Zen at the End of Religion by James Ford doing so well. Number One on Kindle right now!
August 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Congrats, Gunilla Norris!

“Soul Songs awakens us to the sacredness that suffuses everyday life. This collection is a flow through of heart-wisdom—each song calls forth a precious and often hidden part of our being.” —Tara Brach

On sale at here: bookshop.org/.../soul-son....
August 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Just out, a great interview with author Rebe Huntman on Real Wisdom.
"Your message is really powerful, will inspire so many women and needed to be shared.”
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How Mothers Shape Our Story: A Conversation with Rebe Huntman
YouTube video by empart: midlife. menopause. more.
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August 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM