History of the Emotions
by John WilsonI hope that, in addition to letting you know about at least a book or two that might be your cup of tea, I’ve managed to suggest the riches available to us. Continue Reading »
Briefly Noted
by VariousChristopher Knight has produced an approachable volume that addresses challenges faced by Christians, particularly Orthodox Christians attempting to reconcile the scientific consensus with the biblical narrative. He also sketches the beginnings of a new theory of God’s action in nature. This book . . . . Continue Reading »
Calendars of My Life
by John WilsonOn New Year’s Day of 2023, I tried to remember my first memories of the holiday. Continue Reading »
A Year of Reading: 2022, Part 2
by John WilsonHappy reading, and all best wishes for the new year. Continue Reading »
2022: Our Year in Books
by VariousWe asked some of our writers to contribute a paragraph about the most memorable books they read this year. Continue Reading »
A Year of Reading: 2022, Part 1
by John WilsonThis doesn’t purport to be a list of the “best” books of the year; rather, these are the ones from a year of reading that most readily come to mind. Continue Reading »
Books for Christmas—2022
by George WeigelHere's a list of several greats, ranging from baseball to theology, that would grace any Christmas tree. Continue Reading »
A Bookish Christmas Gift Guide
by John WilsonThe purpose of this column is to suggest books (some from 2022, some published earlier) that might appeal to various people on your Christmas gift list. Continue Reading »
Piles of Wrinkled Prose
by Peter J. LeithartIt may sound miserable, but desperation and obsession are what make finishing up the most delicious part of the whole book-writing process. Continue Reading »
The People of the Bookstore
by Jeff DeutschWhat makes a text sacred? There are many answers to this question, but I learned mine from the Jewish tradition in which I was raised. Continue Reading »
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