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08/04/2026

August 4, 2026
Andrew Roth outside Coalesce Bookstore holding Texas Faith and
Crossing Paths

08/04/2026

August 4, 2026
We are happy to carry several of Andrew Roth's new books:

Crossing Paths
When Amy is rescued from the orphanage by Dr. Wallace to manage his practice, she is convinced God has heard her prayers, permitting her pursuit of medicine. And after serving as a civilian contract surgeon in the Civil War and then landing a job with the Union Pacific, she knows the Lord is guiding her goals.

But as the steel rails stretch to the West, she feels Jesus challenging her to evaluate her faith in deeper ways. Will she allow Christ to reveal the darkest corners of her heart and promote healing, or will fears and doubts overwhelm the adventure of her life?

Texas Faith
Will things ever go right?
When Johnny’s pa doesn’t come home after the war, the Garret ranch nears collapse, covered with back taxes and worthless cattle. While he struggles with bitterness and dread, his mother launches a spiritual quest for God’s provision. Hannah Tall Basket, a friend from the nearby Comanche village, challenges him to join the Spirit-filled adventure in Texas faith. Will Johnny choose to seek the Lord’s purpose, or will his wavering faith fail?

About the author:
Andrew Roth served in the U.S. Army before attending California State University, Bakersfield, where he received a degree in English Literature and a supplemental degree in American History. He taught for twenty-two years at the middle school level before launching his literary career. Twice a finalist for the celebrated Selah Award for Best Christian Western, his books have also received three Will Rogers Medallions for Most Inspirational Western. Married for over thirty-five years to his wife, Laurie, Andrew has two married adult children and is a proud grandfather. A native of Kansas, he was raised with a deep love and appreciation for history, particularly the Old West. Andrew’s hope is to glorify God and encourage readers through his writing.

07/22/2026

“There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who believe there are two kinds of people in this world and those who are smart enough to know better.” ― Tom Robbins, STILL LIFE WITH WOODPECKER

Happy Birthday to Tom Robbins!

07/03/2026

Coalesce Bookstore wishes you a safe and festive July 4th! We are open tomorrow with normal business hours, 11am to 4pm.

“Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” — Benjamin Franklin

06/21/2026

“He was a father. That’s what a father does. Eases the burdens of those he loves. Saves the ones he loves from painful last images that might endure for a lifetime.” ― George Saunders, TENTH OF DECEMBER

Happy Father's Day!

06/18/2026

Celebrating Juneteenth!

06/05/2026

We're proud to host San Francisco writer & poet SHIZUE SIEGEL this Sunday, June 7th 12PM-3PM for a poetry reading, open mic & writing workshop!

“Breathtakingly fierce and honest poetry that smashes stereotypes and reveals complexities of love across race, class, age and religion. It had me fist-pumping, sighing, cheering, and laughing.”
— Susan Kiyo Ito