OUR MISSION TO YOU:
- Provide you a personalized Catholic bookstore experience.
- Handpick for you the finest collection of books from the best publishers.
- Offer you friendly and helpful customer support (no robots! 🤖).
- Inspire and enrich your spiritual growth and interior life.
OUR GOOD FAITH GUARANTEE:
We personally review each book added to the store to attempt to make sure it is in harmony with Catholic dogma, social teaching, and the consensus of the Church Fathers. If you unknowingly purchase a book from the store and feel that it conflicts with the catechism or one of the creeds, we will give you a refund on the book and review its inclusion in our store.
Vincent Frankini:
Owner
Vincent graduated with a degree in Business Marketing. He manages the website and helps bring books to publication. An avid fisherman for most of his early life, in his mid-20s, he finally decided to become a “fisher of men” in his own way, working for a bookstore called Catholic Treasures. He is the owner of Tumblar House which operates an online bookstore, podcast, and publishing house. His expertise includes digital marketing, search engine optimization, and data science.
In his spare time, Vincent enjoys reading books ranging from a variety of different genres, including nonfiction, fantasy, and spiritual classics by the saints. Some of his favorite authors include St. Francis de Sales and Ernest Hemingway. Vincent currently resides in Southern California.
Gina Francesca Frankini:
Managing Editor
Gina is a storyteller, poet, and educator. Graduating summa cum laude, she holds credentials in both elementary education and Spanish. In addition to teaching, she has worked for Rivershore Books as a freelance proofreader and editor. Gina contributed to Tumblar House as a blogger, social media assistant, and in a general advisory capacity for several years before officially joining the managerial staff in 2023.
As a continuing tribute to her roots, she writes under the pen name of Gina Marinello-Sweeney. Her published novels to date may be found in The Veritas Chronicles, a young adult trilogy. While defined by counter-culturalism, Gina nevertheless finds that she can fully embrace the cottagecore trend, which incorporates her lifelong love of fairy tales and the works of L.M. Montgomery, her greatest literary inspiration. It may therefore come off as no surprise to learn that her favorite genres vary from fantasy to classic literature. In her spare time, Gina enjoys venturing to the sea, reading, and dreaming of Prince Edward Island. She lives in Southern California with her husband Vincent Frankini, where she is at work on a fairy tale novel and short story collection.
Connect With Us
Our Podcast and YouTube Channel
Vincent Frankini and Charles Coulombe have a weekly podcast that is filled with fascinating questions from fans ranging from culture and history to politics and the Faith. The show is called Off the Menu because it's filled with points of view that you won't find in mainstream media. Charles Coulombe is a historian, author, and formerly a stand-up comedian. His energy, wit, and knowledge combine to make for an incredible show! We have a lot of fun every week. Come join us on our YouTube Channel!
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us grow our online Catholic bookstore. Whether you have a few hours a week or more, your contributions will make a big difference.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Fulfill orders that are made through the online store.
- Provide friendly customer support via email or chat
- Research new titles to add to our collection
- Help us keep our store up-to-date with new books and information
- Share your creative ideas for marketing, promotions, or community outreach
While no prior experience is required, familiarity with digital applications (like email, online stores, and word processing) is helpful. We're happy to provide training and support.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain valuable experience in e-commerce and customer service.
- Connect with like-minded individuals who share your faith.
- Make a difference with us.
If you're passionate about Catholic literature and want to make a difference together with us, we'd love to hear from you!