In Graceful Speech: An Invitation to Preaching (Westminster John Knox), Lucy Lind Hogan offers a nicely written introductory textbook for preachers. Hogan – an Episcopal priest who teaches at Wesley Seminary – discusses what it means to be a preacher, then explores the crafting and delivery of the sermon. The book contains helpful insights for veteran preachers as well as beginners, and will make a useful text, particularly in the mainline college and seminary setting.