The ATLA-Rel-Lit discussion list has been established to provide a venue for theological and religious studies librarians to recommend to their colleagues contemporary literary works which have religious themes, characters, and/or settings. The list is designed as a continuation of the discussion at the contemporary religious literature roundtable held at the ATLA Annual Conference and contributions are not expected to be scholarly critiques of the works.

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