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Jake MeadorBook Reviews

Reviewing Anthony Esolen's "Out of the Ashes"

Anthony Esolen's punchy book is valuable because the imaginative Esolen does a marvelous job of depicting the good and helping his readers to desire it.

Guest WriterTheologyBook Reviews

A Review of Theology as Discipleship by Keith Johnson

Keith Johnson's Theology as Discipleship is a deeply helpful book for theologians. But it is not, the protestations of its endorsers aside, for everyone.

Matthew LoftusWesley HillBook ReviewsSpiritual Friendship

Material Dimensions of Spiritual Friendship

Spiritual Friendship manages to be informative and insightful but also unnerving and challenging.

Chris KrychoJerram BarrsBook Reviews

Speak the Truth in Beauty: A review of 'Echoes of Eden'

Jerram Barrs' 'Echoes of Eden' aims to provide both that clear aesthetic and a pattern to follow.

Jake Meadorharry potterBook Reviews

The Forgetfulness of Love in Harry Potter

One of the less discussed points in Harry Potter is the forgetfulness of love, a theme Rowling develops in Harry, Hermione, Neville, and Luna.

Guest WriterBook ReviewsReviewLilaMarilynne Robinson

Sacred Loneliness and Sacred Comfort: A Review of Marilynne Robinson’s 'Lila'

Sacred Loneliness and Sacred Comfort: A Review of Marilynne Robinson’s 'Lila'

Gary HartenburgBook Reviews

A Ministry of Answers: A Review of Craig and Gorra's "A Reasonable Response"

A review of Craig and Gorra's "A Reasonable Response", by Gary Hartenburg.

Guest Writerbook reviewBook ReviewsThe Sports Gene

The Sports Gene: Review

Does race play a factor in our ability to succeed in sports? Micah Snell reviews The Sports Gene, which gives us a preliminary answer: it's complicated.

Guest WriterLiteratureCollege and UniversityBook Reviewsreading guidebooks

A Reading Guide for 2013

If you want to figure out what is worth reading this year--and what isn't--be sure to see our list. This reading guide for 2013 has only the best.

Michael ReneauBook ReviewsThe Little Way of Ruthie LemingRod Dreher

The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Review

The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life is a memoir, biography, and meditation all rolled up in one.

Brett McCrackenReadingEducationcollegeBook Reviewslearningbooks

Summer Reading for College Graduates

How does one retain a passion for learning after college ends? Here are 5 summer reading book recommendations to ease the graduate into post-college life.

Guest WriterBook Reviews

Ryan McIlhenny’s Kingdoms Apart (Part 2): Redeemed Culture as Christian Witness

Ryan McIlhenny’s Kingdoms Apart (Part 2): Redeemed Culture as Christian Witness