Below are attached lists of a few books on the Franciscan Order and Franciscan topics. This is not an exhaustive list. There are many more available and new ones continue to be published. Many of the ones listed here are widely available at bookstores and through online shopping. Some come only from specific vendors which will be identified on the list. Where books are out of print or difficult to find, try searching for used copies at used or rare book sites online. Out of print and rare books can also often be found in large libraries, such as university libraries and city libraries.
Franciscan Books
| Genre | Description | List |
| Franciscan Formation | Specifically Oriented Towards Formation Programs | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Prayer & Liturgical Prayer | Franciscan Prayer and Liturgical Prayer | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Conversion/Transformation | Specifically about Conversion/Transformation/Evangelization | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Saints | Biographies of St. Francis, St. Clare and other Franciscan Saints | Click HERE |
| Franciscan History | History of the Franciscan Family | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Studies | Organizing & Studying Franciscan Materials | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Philosophy/Theology | Franciscan Philosophical & Theological Development | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Living | Click HERE | |
| Franciscan Other | Click HERE |
Below is a list of book vendors for you to use. This list should not be considered an endorsement for, or a recommendation of, any particular vendor or publisher. The list is simply here for your convenience when finding things online.
Vendor/Publisher Links
| Vendor | Description | Link |
| Franciscan Institute Publications | Publishes scholarly books on Franciscan topics. A very important source for Franciscan history. | Click HERE |
| Tau Publishing | Publishes a variety of specialized books on Franciscan spirituality. | Click HERE |
| Amazon | Sells new & used books, including some hard to find used books. | Click HERE |
| Barnes & Noble | Sells new & used books, including some hard to find used books. | Click HERE |
| AbeBooks | Sells used books internationally, including some hard to find used books. | Click HERE |
| Franciscan Media | Publisher of popular new books. | Click HERE |
| Loome Theological Booksellers | For out of print, hard to find or rare books on religious topics. | Click HERE |
Search Libraries For Copies
| Resource | Description | Link |
| WorldCat | Worldwide Library Catalog | Click HERE |
Quite a few of our other formation materials come from Smoky Valley Printing in Lindsborg, Kansas. They do not have a website, but their catalog generally appears in the TAU magazine each quarter. Their contact information is below:
Smoky Valley Printing
P.O. Box 189
Lindsborg, KS 67456
Phone: 785-227-2364
FAX: 785-227-3360
Email: lindabce@kans.com
