The University Bookman
Reviewing Books that Build Culture
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Kirktober 2025: James Panero and Adam Simon on the Haunted House
October 28, 2025
On Tuesday, October 28, at 6:00 PM, you are invited to join University Bookman editor Luke Sheahan, Hollywood screenwriter Adam Simon, and New Criterion executive editor James Panero, as they explore the theme of the haunted house in gothic literature and its relationship to conservative thought and imagination.
Register for this free webinar here.
Genuine Realism in a Multipolar World
Eric Adler welcomes Claes Ryn’s demonstration of how we can find a common ground through our differences in politics and international relations.
Dharma and the Constitution
Jason Morgan reviews an important new history focusing on the religious elements of the Pacific War.
The Last Inkling
Michael Toscano offers an appreciation for the life and work of Christopher Tolkien.
On Books For Middle America
We interview Bria Sandford, editor for the Sentinel and Portfolio imprints, on the state of conservative publishing and related topics.
Hey Buddy, Can You Spare an Enthymeme?
Casey Chalk welcomes a book on rhetoric and reasoning that could lead to more charity in our public discourse, not to mention more logical arguments.
Two Cheers for the Spanish Empire
Alberto M. Fernandez reviews a corrective history of the Spanish Empire.
The British Are Coming
William Anthony Hay reviews a promising new history of the American Revolution with a fresh British perspective.
The Quality of Objects
Scott Beauchamp reviews a new book on art and reality from sportswriter turned philosopher Graham Harman.
Machine Future
Titus Techera looks at Blade Runner and its warnings about the proclivities of technological elites.
The Book Gallery
A collection of conversations with Bookman editor Luke C. Sheahan and writers and authors of imagination and erudition.
