As a Church historian, I'm often asked, "What's a good book to start with?" It's a tough question. There are few books on the subject geared toward a popular audience. General histories of the Catholic Church can be useful, but sometimes they pack so much information that your head spins.

However, there are several I recommend for the general reader, all of which are available through Amazon (they're listed in no particular order.) They're readable, interesting, and a good way to start on the subject. You can also take them to the beach!





I could list some more, but these seem to me the best I can recommend for someone interested in Church History. Let me know if you have any favorites of your own!