A Visit to Vanity Fair by Alan Jacobs
These perceptive moral essays crackle with wit, intelligence, and a wide range of knowledge.
Year: 2020
Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
It took me quite some time to really get into the book, but eventually I found my rhythm and enjoyed it. Once I got into it, I enjoyed the way she laid out the ...
The Failure of Satire – The Cockroach by Ian McEwan
The satire comes off not as comic genius but as another example of the mindset that leads to populist revolts.
You can have enlightenment for ninepence but you prefer ignorance
“You can have enlightenment for ninepence but you prefer ignorance.” That’s you. You can do better, and God help your sorry-ass soul if you don’t try.
Stop Being Content with J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
Gerald Russello: It’s Time for Conservatives to Stop Being Content with J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis
The elemental beauty and depth that can be found only in great works of literature.
I’m still not above watching vapid reality shows about meth-addicted Tiger tamers. Nor am I dismissive of the compelling fare we find on streaming media — we ar...