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Augustine of Hippo

Saint Augustine was born on November 13, AD 354, in Tagaste (modern-day Souk Ahras, Algeria), and died almost 76 years later in Hippo Regius (modern-day Annaba) on the Mediterranean coast 60 miles away. In the years between, he devoted himself to the mastery of the texts of scripture, and becoming a formidable theologian. He was the author of On the Beautiful and the Fitting, On Christian Doctrine, Confession, The City of God, On the Trinity, and many more. 
The Handbook
Confessions
Late Have I Loved Thee
City of God
Sermons to the People
Confessions

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The Handbook
Confessions
Late Have I Loved Thee
City of God
Sermons to the People
Confessions

Books for LGBTQIA+ History Month

For LGBTQIA+ History Month in October, we’re celebrating the shared history of individuals within the community and the importance of the activists who have fought for their rights and the rights of others. We acknowledge the varying and diverse experiences within the LGBTQIA+ community that have shaped history and have led the way for those

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Books for National Depression Education and Awareness Month

For National Depression Education and Awareness Month in October, we are sharing a collection of titles that educates and informs on depression, including personal stories from those who have experienced depression and topics that range from causes and symptoms of depression to how to develop coping mechanisms to battle depression.

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Horror Titles for the Halloween Season

In celebration of the Halloween season, we are sharing horror books that are aligned with the themes of the holiday: the sometimes unknown and scary creatures and witches. From classic ghost stories and popular novels that are celebrated today, in literature courses and beyond, to contemporary stories about the monsters that hide in the dark, our list

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