Explore the legacy of artist and author Wendy Lawton, whose handcrafted porcelain dolls brought literature, faith, and history to life. From Little Women to Daughters of the Faith, Lawton’s timeless creations continue to inspire collectors around the world.

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.

Discover the timeless story of the Star Goddess, a divine tale of love, unity, and self-discovery. Embrace her wisdom to turn inward, reconnect with your heart, and rediscover the love within yourself.

Explore the decline in value of artist-made art dolls, the difference between worth and value, and how memory shapes collecting. Why dolls once sold for thousands now struggle in today’s market—and how cultural amnesia plays a role.

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.

Rambo began as a brutal critique of war but became a symbol of American exceptionalism and toxic masculinity. This essay exposes how Hollywood rewrote a war criminal into a hero—and what that says about our need for moral clarity and mythic manhood.

The Earth returns, unconditionally. In Spring’s renewal, we find holy resurrection—soft blooms from clay, green from dry wood. The Goddess rises, and with Her, the promise of wholeness.

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.

Shivaratri serves as a reminder of the importance of overcoming obstacles and adversities through devotion, self-discipline, and inner strength. It teaches us to confront our inner demons, symbolized by the poison, and transmute them into sources of spiritual growth and enlightenment.

Explore the emotional journey of choosing self-preservation over societal expectations of forgiveness in this poignant reflection on a father's death and a queer individual's fight for healing and self-worth.

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.

How 1980s icons like He-Man and G.I. Joe shaped hypermasculine ideals for boys—and how queer kids navigated shame, fantasy, and survival under the shadow of these powerful myths.

A golden Bob Mackie Barbie became more than a doll—it was a queer awakening. From a boy forbidden the Barbie aisle to an adult embracing glamour and self-invention, this radiant idol revealed beauty, gender, and identity as sacred, theatrical, and unapologetically divine.

Explore Ganesha’s origins revered Hindu deity—from the conflict that caused his beheading to the divine act that crowned him with an elephant’s head, symbolizing wisdom and new beginnings for devotees.

Commodifying masculinity- how dating apps reinforce norms, and shape desire in queer culture—unpacking the phrase “masc for masc” through an anthropological and critical lens.

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.

Inheriting my grandfather’s Civil War chess set taught me lessons in patience, quiet masculinity, and legacy — a reminder that time, like chess, is only valued once it’s been spent.

Explore the handmade histories of Shaker, Amish, and African American rag dolls. Discover how these simple cloth dolls reflect deep cultural values, resilience, and memory—revealing stories of tradition, representation, and love stitched into every seam. A must-read for doll lovers and historians.

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.

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.