Books

Socrates and Xi Jinping Go Into a Bar
A review of ‘Plato Goes to China: The Greek Classics and Chinese Nationalism.’

Book Review: ‘The Next American Economy’ by Samuel Gregg
As the populist elements of the right and left converge on economics, a new text provides a much-needed corrective.

Saving Liberalism from Itself
A new book from Francis Fukuyama is a timely defense of liberalism.

Book Review: ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land’ by Anthony Doerr
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has produced a beautifully written, well-paced, thought-provoking novel.

How Shall I Sing the Lord’s Song in a Strange Land?
Trying to Root for the Cleveland ... Guardians.

This Cruelty Too Will End
Remembering Anne Frank 75 years after her diary was first published.

The Autocrats Strike Back?
A review of two new books from Gideon Rachman and Moisés Naím that explore the rise of illiberal leaders.

Things Mostly Happen Just Because
A review of the 2022 International Booker Prize-winning 'Tomb of Sand.'

What We Lose When We Stop Telling Stories
Sharing religious stories and engaging with scripture promotes continuity of values and traditions.