Crossing the River Styx by Rev. Russ Ford offers a rare inside look at life on death row from a prison chaplain’s perspective. With deep compassion and moral clarity, Ford confronts the realities of capital punishment and the humanity of those society condemns. A stirring, unforgettable memoir.

"The Death of Innocents" by Sister Helen Prejean is a powerful examination of two wrongful executions. With compassion and conviction, Prejean reveals how the death penalty can destroy innocent lives—and why it must end. A deeply human, urgent read.

The Wrong Carlos by James Liebman is a chilling investigation into the likely execution of an innocent man in Texas. Combining legal analysis with gripping narrative, Liebman exposes the cracks in a system that got it tragically wrong. A sobering, essential read.

"Infinite Hope" by Anthony Graves is a gripping memoir of wrongful conviction and survival. After 18 years in prison—12 on death row—Graves shares his journey with courage and clarity. A powerful call for justice reform.

"You Might Go to Prison, Even Though You're Innocent" by Justin Brooks is a gripping, eye-opening look at how the justice system fails. With real cases and sharp insight, Brooks shows just how easy it is for innocent people to be convicted—and why it keeps happening. Essential reading for reform advocates.

Chasing Justice by Kerry Cook is a raw, powerful memoir of a man wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death in Texas. With unflinching honesty, Cook recounts decades of injustice, survival, and his fight to reclaim both freedom and dignity. A harrowing, unforgettable true story.

In this honest, funny, and soul-baring book, Anne Lamott explores mercy—not as a virtue for the worthy, but as a lifeline for all of us. Hallelujah Anyway dares us to offer grace, even when it’s hard, even when it feels undeserved.