The Poem ‘Moonrise,’ a Reflection on God’s Grace
A transitional atmosphere marks the seven verses of Gerard Manley Hopkins's reflections.
09-6-2026
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The Man Is Gone, His Legacy Lives: Wendell Berry
On Aug. 31, 92-year-old Wendell Berry (1934–2026) died in Port Royal, Kentucky, not far from his birthplace. In 1964, Berry returned to his native state along with his ...
09-7-2026
‘Not a Word’: A Family’s Secrets, A Tragic Twist
Linwood Barclay’s new novel uses a personal touch to pack a punch.
09-6-2026
‘Bela’s Monster’: The Dracula-Frankenstein Connection
Bill Fleck details Bela Lugosi’s odd association with the Frankenstein monster.
09-6-2026
‘Nearshore’: Ride the Shockwave
A lifeguard uncovers a deadly nuclear threat on his stretch of the coast.
09-4-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 4–10
This week, we feature an excellent novel that presents an insider's take on a Roman statesman’s rise to power and an insightful analysis on what makes military leaders ...
09-3-2026
A Piece of Evidence: Guy de Maupassant’s Short Story ‘A Piece of String’
In his short story "A Piece of String," Guy de Maupassant contemplates the great human fault of following one's emotions or worrying about what others think. He demonstrates ...
09-2-2026
‘When You Are Old’ by W.B. Yeats: Reminiscence and Regret
A lovesick poet imagines a sorrowful future for the woman who rejected him.
09-1-2026
‘Meet Me in Paris’: A Buffet of Romance
Though frequently melodramatic, Kristin Harmel knows how to pluck those heartstrings.
08-31-2026
‘Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess’
The championship game between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann showed what was on the board for stakeholders.
08-31-2026
The Trials and Triumphs of Duty: Faith, Family, and Country in the “Aeneid” and Today
How Virgil’s classical ideal of pietas offers a forgotten prescription for modern American life.
08-30-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 28–Sept. 3
This week, we feature a fascinating homage to the colorful insects that brighten our world and a thorough exploration of a prominent Gilded Age banker’s life and legacy. ...
08-27-2026
‘In Defense of Sunlight’: Exploring the Sun’s Curative Powers
Rowan Jacobsen details the therapeutic value from being outside on a sunny day.
08-27-2026
‘America’s 100 Years’ War’: How to Defeat an Illegitimate Ideology
Bradley Thayer lays out a roadmap to defeat communism for good.
08-26-2026
‘Lions of the West’ Clarifies Where the Fascination Began
Novelist, poet, and biographer Robert Morgan reveals how exploration of and expansion to the American West was motivated by key historical figures.
08-25-2026
‘Tales From Cobble Hill Mountain’: Growing Up in Rural British Columbia
Peter R. Cheeke’s autobiography recalls a bucolic childhood that led to a career in animal science.
08-24-2026
Use It or Lose It: Reversing the Decline of Language Arts
With today's students struggling in reading, vocabulary, and comprehension, it is time to address this issue before it's too late.
08-24-2026
‘One of the Family’: A Domestic Thriller
A young man’s about to meet his girlfriend's ultra-rich family, but the holiday-week getaway might be his last one alive.
08-24-2026
The Source of Misunderstandings: Stephen Leacock’s Short Story ‘My Financial Career’
When anxiety hijacks the tongue, internal panic becomes the ultimate source of misunderstanding—forcing us to say exactly what we don't mean.
08-23-2026
‘The Joe McDoakes Comedies’: A New Consideration of Overlooked Comedies
Raymond Valinoti Jr. celebrates the Academy Award-nominated series of short films.
08-21-2026
A Collection of Wisdom From the Lost Works of Ancient Greek Thinkers
Taken from literary fragments, James Romm’s ‘Since You’re Mortal …’ provides the first English translation of the ancients’ insights into the human condition.
08-21-2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Aug. 21–27
This week, we feature a masterful, academic debunking of old wives’ tales and a deeper look into the genius mind of England’s most famous playwright. Folklore ‘Because I ...
08-20-2026
A Bloody, Fantastical Biography of a Legendary Viking King
Don Hollway’s ‘Hammer of the Gods’ proves a fast-paced read that seamlessly and entertainingly intertwines myth, legend, and fact.
08-20-2026