Faith, Family, and the Weight of Responsibility: A Review of “Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service”
It is a long-standing tradition for public figures to release memoirs as a way to reflect on their experiences and share the values that have shaped their lives. Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service fits squarely within that tradition, offering readers a personal account of Josh Shapiro’s upbringing, faith, and
Building Strength in 2025: The Spiritual Books That Sustained Me
Ryan Mount explores the books that helped him get through 2025.
Keep It Critical, Keep It Classy
By Delaney Church The intimidating novel splayed across my lap stared up at me, waiting for me to open it. What was so intimidating about it? It was a standard novel in every aspect. It wasn’t any heftier than a regular novel, nor did it have sharp teeth and an angry sneer. It had a
“Anya and the Dragon” by Sofiya Pasternack
By Stella Fried As an avid reader, I often define how good a book is based on how much I read in one sitting, and how long it took me to notice how much time had passed. That’s how I know “Anya and the Dragon” is a good book. I sat down on the couch
“Two Tribes” by Emily Bowen Cohen
written by Stella Fried I came across “Two Tribes” quite by accident. I was straightening up the shelves in the children’s graphic novel section when I noticed a book with a girl wearing a Star of David necklace and a Muscogee beaded necklace on the cover. I was immediately intrigued. Jewish and Native American is