Books & Ideas

Tver, Russia August 17 2024. On the facade of house in Tver there is a mural depicting the writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn. Quote Live not by lies
The Big Lie, and What to Do About It

An important book explains the forces sustaining the Ideological Lie that has plagued humanity for centuries.

John Quincy Adams, the Declaration, and America’s Christian Essence

The profound connection between July 4 and December 25.


Classical Education in the Age of the Anxious Child

In his most recent book, Jonathan Haidt presents a problem. Classical education offers one possible solution.

Sheepdog: A Welcome and Powerful Movie

A new film of hope takes on the military-service aftermath for many veterans.


Vintage paper library books for reading, education and literature. Knowledge is power!
Restocking the Conservative Bookshelf

Conservatives are often cast as anti-intellectual. Christopher J. Scalia’s new book lists thirteen must-read novels that will give that the lie.

The Road Less Traveled By

In his 2022 book, John Lepp details the “creative deviations” that make for truly compelling direct mail.


The farmer hand-feeds his hens with grain. Natural organic farming concept
Conservative Economics and Humble Pie

A reflection on Oren Cass and Jeremy Beer’s conversation on the rising costs of flourishing in America.

A Country Built on Bookshops

Dr. Evan Friss’s 2024 book emphasizes the key part bookshops play in forming American civil society.


Lights hitting the floor from the window inside the building and a boy walking in the light. The child walks with his head down. A photo with shadows. Taken indoors in daylight with a full frame camera.
The Devastation of a Generation

In a 2021 episode of the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast, Jeremy Beer and Jonathan Haidt discuss the effects of the coddling of Generation Z. Four years later, where do we stand?

A Review of “The Greatest Gift”

Sean and Jill Maher’s newly published book lays out nine principles for building a philanthropic family and creating a legacy of giving.




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