A truly brilliant work of literature conveys meaning on multiple levels, not merely in what the characters say and do but even in the artistic imagery the author incorporates into his or her work.

I did some research on the book before cracking it open, and sure enough, Miller's A Canticle for Leibowitz was not only considered a Catholic classic but also one of the greatest novels in the entire science fiction genre.

It can be a challenge to go against social trends, but with a little purposefulness, you can raise your children to be avid hobby readers with all the benefits that come with it.

One of the trickiest parts of being an educator is finding reading materials that are suitable for students. You would think this would not be difficult; in a perfect world, it should be as simple as, "My class is made up of 12-13 year olds; therefore, I will assign readings that specifically say they are for 12-13 year olds." If only it were so simple!

I am endlessly charmed by the richness of this relatively small classic (my copy is only 130 pages), and there is just something about Dickens’ style I find to be fun, cheerful, and oftentimes profoundly thought-provoking and even deeply moving.

Hilaire Belloc was one of the most important English-language Catholic writers of the early 20th century. Belloc's impressive output includes treatises on history, economics, and politics.