A conversation with historian Matthew Avery Sutton about Christianity in America
Christian faith has always played a significant part in American public life. Today nearly two-thirds of Americans identify as Christian, even if many don’t regularly attend church. The story of the United States is intertwined with the religion despite being a nation with a secular Constitution.
Matthew Avery Sutton, Claudius O. and Mary Johnson Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of History at Washington State University, explores that story in his book Chosen Land: How Christianity Made America and Americans Remade Christianity (Basic Books, 2026). His expansive history of … » More …
Washington State Magazine associate editor Adriana Janovich has written a book about curious and quirky Spokane spots. Secret Spokane: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure was released in spring 2026 by Reedy Press. Part bucket list and part travel guide, it provides snapshots of 84 interesting places to see in the Lilac City. Here, Washington State Magazine uncovers some of the secrets of Secret Spokane.
What inspired you to write Secret Spokane?
Secret Spokane is my second book with Reedy Press. … » More …
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