I’m hosting a reading group on atheism, speaking at a conference, and studying to become an intellectual.

Unless the reader is deeply fascinated by changing views on technology, Player Piano will likely disappoint.

Though the magic system is creative and raises some interesting thoughts, Babel was trying to be a novel of ideas offering a strong opposition to colonialism—and in this, it failed.

The 2020 Emma adaptation brings stunning visuals and humor but takes some liberties with the depth of Emma's character arc.

Fans of fantasy and character development should both be satisfied by The Queen's Bargain.

Sunrise on the Reaping is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise, fleshing out a character essential to the original trilogy while adding ideas that integrate with those it illustrates.

Austen’s most well-known novel is enjoyable and morally sound, showing the dangers of allowing prejudice, arrogance, or deference to others’ opinions to blind us to the truth.

In a world of shallow distractions, rediscovering intellectual pleasures like philosophy and creativity can unlock a deeper, more meaningful life, as Fahrenheit 451 warns about the dangers of neglecting them.

It Ends With Us failed to morally condemn domestic abusers and missed the opportunity of offering a nuanced look at the difficulties their victims face.

The Midnight Library is a thought-provoking novel centered on how to live a deeply satisfying life.

Angel explores how Hogwarts houses reflect Aristotle’s virtues, revealing timeless moral lessons in Harry Potter.

Where the Crawdads Sing depicts the effects of ostracization, abuse, and abandonment on a strong, intelligent girl who is determined not only to survive but to thrive.