Review of Jane Austen, the Secret Radical by Helena Kelly
Discover the radical side of Jane Austen in Helena Kelly’s provocative book. Jane Austen, the Secret Radical reveals how Austen’s novels critique war, slavery, patriarchy, and power—hidden beneath the surface of romance. A must-read for fans of feminist and political literary analysis.
Review of Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles by Harold Bloom
Harold Bloom’s Take Arms Against a Sea of Troubles is a powerful final meditation on poetry’s ability to confront death and despair. Through Shakespeare, Milton, and Stevens, Bloom argues that great literature empowers the reader’s mind to resist mortality with imagination and meaning.
Review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend
A bold, personal review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend. This foundational leather and BDSM classic remains vital for queer history, kink ethics, and radical consent. A must-read for leatherfolk and the kink-curious alike.
Review of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle by Michael Andor Brodeur
Swole is more than just a book for men, and certainly more than a book about the gym. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in their own skin, or questioned the messages the world sends about how a body should look.
Review of Character: The History of a Cultural Obsession by Marjorie Garber
Marjorie Garber’s Character: The History of a Cultural Obsession explores how the concept of “character” evolved from moral essence to cultural performance. Drawing from literature, psychology, and politics, Garber reveals why our obsession with character tells us more than it solves.
Review of Shakespeare and Modern Culture by Marjorie Garber
Shakespeare and Modern Culture is not a conventional work of literary criticism. It is a sweeping cultural study that repositions Shakespeare not as a monument to be revered, but as a force still shaping how we think and live. For readers willing to engage deeply, it offers dazzling insights into why Shakespeare remains uncannily contemporary.
Review of King, Warrior, Magician, Lover — Rediscovering the Inner Architecture of Masculinity
A powerful exploration of the male psyche through four core archetypes—King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. This personal review of Moore and Gillette’s classic offers insight into mature masculinity, emotional integration, and inner balance. A must-read for men on a journey of self-discovery.
Review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
A critical review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan, exposing its glorification of violence, exclusion, and homophobia. Explore how his vision of masculinity ignores history, intimacy, and community in favor of a rigid, fear-based model rooted in domination, not true brotherhood.
Review of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford
A powerful reflection on manual labor, identity, and meaning, Shop Class as Soulcraft explores how working with your hands can restore dignity, purpose, and connection in modern life.
Review of The Adonis Complex — A Must-Read on Male Body Image and Cultural Masculinity
The Adonis Complex exposes the hidden crisis of male body image issues—from muscle dysmorphia to steroid abuse. A must-read for anyone exploring masculinity, fitness culture, or men’s mental health. This powerful book reveals the emotional cost of chasing the "ideal" male body.
Review of Iron John by Robert Bly: A Mythic Journey into True Masculinity
A poetic and personal reflection on Robert Bly’s Iron John, exploring masculinity through myth, emotion, and initiation. A must-read for men seeking depth, purpose, and healing. True strength lies in feeling—this book shows the way.