The latest tomes from local authors. —Lynn Norusis

‘The Color of Light’
Many often neglect to remember those who are in a position to council on faith—priests, ministers, etc.—sometimes have struggles of their own. In Emilie Richards’ latest book, minister Analiese Wagner is put to the test not only with helping her congregation open their hearts to a homeless family, but also with her attraction to Isaiah Colburn, a past mentor and current holder of her affection who also happens to be a Catholic priest. (July 2015)

‘The Mystical Backpacker: How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World’
With inspirations such as “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Wild,” Arlington resident Hannah Papp took to travel to find life’s offerings. In her book “The Mystical Backpacker,” she chronicles her three-month adventure of quitting her job, buying a EuroRail ticket and traversing different countries in order to find out what was missing in her life. More than just a memoir, the book offers tips, how-tos and more. (May 2015)