“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.”
St. John Bosco
Welcome to My Catholic Library
The home of hand-bound Catholic books that are good for the soul
My Catholic Library breathes new life into old beloved books, as well as publishing new editions of Catholic classics, using traditional bookbinding skills. Who can I help? Well, are you looking for a gift that’s both special and useful? Maybe it’s a present for a godchild for First Holy Communion, or a friend for their ordination? If so, go to the Bookshop to browse our growing list of titles on spiritual reading, liturgy, and more. Since I make all your books by hand, each one has customisable options so that you’ll get a beautiful, durable, and orthodox book.
What if you’ve got a treasured book already in your Catholic library that’s seen better days? Take a look at the Book Repair page to see how I can deal with ripped or loose pages, damaged covers, and torn ribbons using traditional tools and techniques. You can see examples of my book repair and restoration work, and posts about our published books, on my Blog. Finally, if you want to know why I believe you deserve a collection of books you’ll be proud to call “my Catholic library”, you can find out more about my love for this age-old craft on the About page.
In the Bookshop
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Children’s Missal
Holy Mass explained in full colour
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Holy Week Missal
with commentary by Bl. Ildephonso Schuster
Book restoration
Bring your treasures back to life with our restoration service
On the Bench
Click on the blog posts below to see how we make and repair your books
Can my book even be repaired?
Can my book even be repaired? A look at the wide range of problems which can be fixed, and the 3 which can’t… A lot of people start their book repair journey with my by asking, “Can my book be repaired?”. Perhaps your beloved book has been in pieces for years, and you can hardly remember it in a decent condition. You’ve done the right thing by keeping it together in a shoebox or something, but surely it’s beyond saving? I’m here to reassure you that a book can be in several pieces and still be brought back to life. […]
How do I assess my book for repair?
How do I assess my book for repair? A 4 part method for an accurate book repair quote You’re finally
How long does a book repair take? How much does it cost?
How long does a book repair take? How much does it cost? Before you commit to having your treasured book
Douay Rheims Bible
Douay Rheims Bible repair Re-casing and re-colouring an important Counter-Reformation publication Book repair on the sewing frame Welcome back to
1941 prayer booklet repair
I dealt with mould staining, 80 year old rusty staples, and created a unique case to protect a family heirloom,
1962 Altar Missal
1962 Altar Missal…for a hermit! Fr. John has been a dear friend for many years, and when he eventually retired,
St. Andrew’s Daily Missal
The St. Andrew’s Daily Missal A surprisingly challenging project to replace the ribbons in this famous 1920s hand Missal, full
How buying books used to be…
…and why you deserve some old-fashioned quality in your book collection. In the Victorian era, when you bought, say, the