Literature

Not Your School’s Reading List 11: Thoughtful Reads for Young Women 2
- Literature
- April 6, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Perfect for girls over 14 years old, these books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction with stories and
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Not Your School’s Reading List 10: Inspiring Tales for Young Men 1
- Literature
- March 23, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Perfect for middle and high school-age boys, these books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction with events spanning
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Not Your School’s Reading List 9: Fairy Tales, Animal Stories, and More for Young Girls 3
- Literature
- March 9, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Whether you’re reading the more challenging books to a 6-year-old or handing all these tomes off to a 12-year-old,
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The Importance of Philosophical Fiction 2
- Philosophy, Literature
- February 27, 2023
I must admit that I have not always been a serious reader. Like the vast majority of consumers of art, I was more interested in the escapist element of fiction and cinema. I would read a book or watch a film as a way to escape into another world for a couple hours. I was
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Not Your School’s Reading List 8: Adventures, Spies, and More for Young Boys 4
- Literature
- February 23, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Whether you’re reading the more challenging books to a 6-year-old or handing all these tomes off to a 12-year-old,
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The Good Catastrophe: Why Everyone Should Read Great Literature 4
- Literature
- February 16, 2023
When I first attended a Shakespeare play, I have to admit that for the first few scenes I was pretty lost. Shakespeare’s English is of a much older and more formal style than ours, so sometimes experiencing his work is almost like hearing another language. Confused and concerned that the play wasn’t going to make
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