What To Read This Summer, 2015 Edition
Friends of The Federalist recommend summer reads for 2015.
‘Little House On The Prairie’s’ Contribution To Freedom
The ‘Little House’ books open a lost world for today’s kids—and adults.
The Inklings Were Not Closet Pagans
The Inklings, a group of writers that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, thought pagan myths grasped at greater truths fully revealed in Christ.
What We Can Learn About Freedom From ‘The Hobbit Party’
‘The Hobbit Party’ calls us to stop and think where we might otherwise have been inclined just to be carried along by the adventure.
How To Revive Federalism: By ‘Saving Congress From Itself’
In a new book, ‘Saving Congress From Itself,’ James Buckley points out a simple fix that can make a big difference in helping restore American self-government.
Media Say Obama Is A ‘Bookworm.’ Are They Sure?
The media told us George W. Bush isn’t an intellectual and Obama is. When it comes to their reading, at least, the media narrative is just plain wrong.
How Bad Religion Has Bequeathed Us ‘An Anxious Age’
Joseph Bottum’s new book, ‘An Anxious Age,’ argues America’s mainline denominations collapsed under their own weight, leaving a moral void our society has yet to fill.
Families Armed With Books Repel The Effects Of Poverty
Families that read together build strong bonds and ward off poverty. Here’s what you can do to encourage love for books in your community.
‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’ Doesn’t Deserve A Happy Ending
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ erotica novel gets it all wrong: Love doesn’t dominate others, and it doesn’t enable domineering.
Why ‘Twilight’ Is Better Than ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’
Sure, ‘Fifty Shades’ is ‘Twilight’ fan fiction. But the original is better.