I never read Jurassic Park. But, the movie was pretty good . Yes, I am looking for more serious reading. Books that are from Religion to Conspiracy theories. I want novels that teach the truth. Books about traditional catholicism, history, the nєω ωσrℓ∂ σr∂єr, etc. More serious books like these. The book recommendations can be fiction. But, I would highly prefer recommendations of non-fiction books. I wrote down your recommendations of C.S. Lewis's books. I am not as familiar with C.S. Lewis, I'll look more into these books. They do look awesome! I did just read that he never formally entered the church which is unfortunate. But, nonetheless, I thank you for these recommendations.
For Catholic nonfiction, I find Warren H. Carroll's writing to be very good. His history books teach not only about Catholicism throughout history but also about the impact Catholicism has had on history as well as how non-Catholic societies have impacted Catholic culture.
I would also recommend the writings of St. Thomas More, as they provide insights into how laypeople can better practice their faith and are humorous at times as well (I always love a saint with a sense of humor).
Another excellent nonfiction book is Asia Bibi's
Blasphemy: A Memoir - Sentenced to Death Over a Cup of Water. It tells the true story of Asia Bibi's struggles as a Pakistani Catholic after being imprisoned for "blaspheming" against Mohammed. Because the case is so recent, it really gives the reader a good look at how Catholics are still being persecuted to this day and how messed up Mohammedanism is.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17464989-blasphemy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=M8DUtYf29p&rank=1Some of my favorite Catholic novels are:
Beyond the Desert Gate by Mary Ray. It's part of a series but also works as a standalone novel. It deals with being a Catholic when the Church was still young.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/433863.Beyond_the_Desert_Gate?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=m2DZbW0RXI&rank=1Crusader King by Susan Peek. It's a novelization of the life of King Baldwin IV, but as I recall it is fairly historically accurate.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1889635.Crusader_King?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=kJd0VJmhG1&rank=2The Hidden Treasure of Glaston by Eleanore M. Jєωett. It revolves around Arthurian legend and the Holy Grail.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1135335.The_Hidden_Treasure_of_Glaston?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=TYmbAutap4&rank=1A Soldier Surrenders by Susan Peek. It tells the story of St. Camillus de Lellis, who remains one of my personal inspirations.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17464989-blasphemy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=M8DUtYf29p&rank=1I also enjoy Mary Fabian Windeatt's
Lives of the Saints series; even though they're children's books, the style is simple and engaging even for adults.
https://www.tanbooks.com/mary-fabyan-windeatt-20-book-set.htmlI also found
St. Edmund Campion: Hero of God's Underground by Fr. Harold Gardiner, SJ to be very inspiring.
https://inhisname.com/edmund-campion-hero-of-god-039-s-underground-25899?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkv-a2arc6QIViMDICh14WAwxEAQYASABEgKgEvD_BwE