Discover new books on Goodreads

See if your friends have read any of Leah Libresco's books

3 ratings | 2 reviews | avg rating:5.00

Leah’s Year In Books

Leah’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at Leah’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to Leah’s 2025 Year in Books

Leah Libresco’s Followers (248)

Leah’s Bookshelves

to-read (0)
currently-reading (11)
read (1775)
did-not-finish (0)

Leah’s Friends (447)

Daniel

3,413 books | 56 friends

Cynthia

5,213 books | 204 friends

Kathleen Basi

1,774 books | 307 friends

Fonch

6,822 books | 1,885 friends

Julia

1,406 books | 143 friends

Clare

1,314 books | 39 friends

Helen Andrews

2,569 books | 135 friends

Levan Ramishvili

2,132 books | 2,565 friends

More friends…

Leah Libresco

Goodreads Author

Born

in The United States

July 21, 1989

Website

http://www.leahlibresco.com/

Twitter

leahlibresco

Genre

Religion, Philosophy, Memoir

Member Since

September 2011

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/leahlibresco

edit data

I grew up as an atheist on Long Island. When I went to college, I picked fights with the most interesting wrong people I could find — which turned out to be the campus Catholics.

After reading an awful lot of books, years of late-night debates (the kinds that tended to include sentences like “Ok, imagine for the moment that God is a cylinder…”), and a fair amount of blogging, I was surprised but pleased to find out that I’d been wrong about religion, generally, and Catholicism in particular, and I was received into the Catholic Church in the winter of 2012.

My first book, Arriving at Amen is a tour through seven Catholic prayer practices, all of which (as a convert) I had to pick up as I would a second language -- so I cobbled together a creo ...more

419 posts
Leah Libresco's Blog

Mixed Feelings on Fertility

At The Dispatch, I’ve got a piece on how complicated people’s fertility desires can be:

One pilot study contrasted how women answered a stark question about whether they were currently trying to get pregnant, offering the options “yes,” “no,” or “don’t know,” and found that only 2 percent of women picked the ambivalent answer. But when they offered the same women a broader set of options (“tr

Combine Editions
Leah Libresco’s books

Average rating: 4.08 · 593 ratings · 106 reviews · 10 distinct works • Similar authors

	Building the Benedict Option: A Guide to Gathering Two or Three Together in His Name by Leah Libresco (Goodreads Author), Rod Dreher (Foreword) 3.94 avg rating — 276 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto by Leah Libresco Sargeant, Leah Libresco (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 244 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Arriving at Amen by Leah Libresco (Goodreads Author), Mark P. Shea (Introduction) 4.09 avg rating — 235 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers by Heidi Hess Saxton (Editor), Emily Wilson Hussem (Foreword), Jenna Guizar (Contributor) 4.73 avg rating — 22 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plough Quarterly No. 37 – The Enemy: UK Edition by Benjamin Crosby, Archbishop Angaelos, Zena Hitz 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plough Quarterly No. 28 - Creatures: The Nature Issue by Peter Mommsen (Editor), Adam Nicolson (Contributor), John Kempf (Contributor) 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plough Quarterly No. 20 - The Welcome Table by Peter Mommsen (Editor), Edwidge Danticat, Sarah Ruden 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Plough Quarterly No. 26 – What Are Families For? by Ross Douthat, Edwidge Danticat, Sarah C. Williams 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Fan Favorite - A Masks RPG Zine by Linda H. Codega (Goodreads Author) (Editor ), Andy Hannon, Anthony Scurto liked it 3.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Le pari bénédictin en pratique: Petit manuel pour en rassembler deux ou trois en son Nom 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Leah Libresco…

Leah is Currently Reading

Leah is currently reading

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals

by Immanuel Kant

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Sep 15, 2026 07:18AM

Leah is currently reading

Magnificent Rebels: The First Romantics and the Invention of the Self

by Andrea Wulf (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Sep 15, 2026 07:14AM

Leah is currently reading

The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time―and How to Fix It

by Annie Lowrey

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Sep 09, 2026 02:13PM

rss
Leah’s Recent Updates

Leah is currently reading Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals by Immanuel Kant	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 15, 2026 07:18AM · like
Leah is currently reading Magnificent Rebels: The First Romantics and the Invention of the Self by Andrea Wulf (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 15, 2026 07:14AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Magnificent Rebels by Andrea Wulf. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Magnificent Rebels by Andrea Wulf <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Leah finished reading The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 09, 2026 02:14PM · like
Leah is currently reading The Time Tax: How the Government Wastes Our Time―and How to Fix It by Annie Lowrey	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 09, 2026 02:13PM · like
Leah is currently reading The Last Contract of Isako by Fonda Lee (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 09, 2026 02:13PM · like
Leah finished reading Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government and the Startup Revolution (New Perspectives on Eastern Europe & Eurasia) by Joel Burke (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 06, 2026 06:24PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Leah finished reading Seasons of Glass and Iron: Stories by Amal El-Mohtar (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 06, 2026 06:24PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Leah finished reading Personal Knowledge : Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy by Michael Polanyi	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 02, 2026 09:19PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Leah is currently reading Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government and the Startup Revolution (New Perspectives on Eastern Europe & Eurasia) by Joel Burke (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Sep 02, 2026 01:15PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Leah finished reading Star Wars: The Legends of Luke Skywalker by Ken Liu (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Aug 30, 2026 06:42PM · 1 like · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Star Wars by Ken Liu. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Star Wars by Ken Liu <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Leah's books…

Quotes by Leah Libresco (?)

“If Mere Christianity helps make Christianity comprehensible, Orthodoxy makes it weird again.”
― Leah Libresco

tags: mystery, simplicity

7 likes

“I wonder if Peter was chosen not for being the most perfect among the disciples (John is the beloved disciple to whom Christ entrusts his own mother) but for being the one who was most willing to bring his imperfections to God for correction.”
― Leah Libresco, Arriving at Amen: Seven Catholic Prayers That Even I Can Offer

3 likes

“Once he is stuck, Peter doesn’t try to take charge and undo his mistake; he keeps flailing his way toward Christ. My prayer life often feels like this kind of thrashing in Christ’s general direction, waiting and trusting that he’ll reach across the gap I can’t close on my own.”
― Leah Libresco, Arriving at Amen: Seven Catholic Prayers That Even I Can Offer

1 likes

See all Leah Libresco's quotes »

Leah’s Friend Comments

No comments have been added yet.

Leah’s Year In Books

Leah Libresco’s Followers (248)

Add New
Videos

Leah’s Bookshelves

Leah’s Friends (447)

Leah Libresco

Goodreads Author

419 posts
Leah Libresco's Blog

Mixed Feelings on Fertility

Combine Editions
Leah Libresco’s books

Leah is Currently Reading

rss
Leah’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Magnificent Rebels by Andrea Wulf

See a Problem?

Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke

See a Problem?

Preview — Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar

See a Problem?

Preview — Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi

See a Problem?

Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke

See a Problem?

Preview — Star Wars by Ken Liu

recent posts
Leah’s Groups

Leah’s Friend Comments

Leah Libresco’s Followers (248)

Leah Libresco

Goodreads Author

rssLeah’s Recent Updates

See a Problem?

Preview — Magnificent Rebels by Andrea Wulf

See a Problem?

Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke

See a Problem?

Preview — Seasons of Glass and Iron by Amal El-Mohtar

See a Problem?

Preview — Personal Knowledge by Michael Polanyi

See a Problem?

Preview — Rebooting a Nation by Joel Burke

See a Problem?

Preview — Star Wars by Ken Liu

rss
Leah’s Recent Updates