Our Bookshelf

Whenever we enter a new friend’s home, we curiously look over their bookshelves. What people read is interesting and illuminating. Finding a beloved book on our friend’s shelf causes a sense of relief; it reveals a kindred spirit. An unfamiliar title on the shelf might open new worlds for discovery. Because the bookshelf is such an important meeting place for friends to start and deepen conversation, we share our bookshelves with you. The WOS team reflects a wide variety of interests related to culture-making. We cover topics ranging from politics & race to the story told by refrigerators. Sharing what we read is an invitation into conversation and friendship. Each collection listed below represents our interests and is meant to introduce you to both familiar voices and new works. Peruse the collections shared below as welcomed friends of the WOS community.

Race, Politics, and Doctrine

This reading list provides an introduction to key insights from those who have labored to understand and explain the complex intersection of race, politics, and doctrine in America.

The Essentials for Culture-Making

World Outspoken is built on three simple ideas. Here is a selection of books for those interested readers who are making culture and shaping the city.

Faith and The Arts

Faith and Art are often viewed as disparate items, but what if it they aren’t? What if the two can help inform one another? This reading list lives at the intersection of Faith and Art.

Women’s History

In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we collected the stories of all the wonderful women who are making culture, starting innovative new organizations, writing, and teaching across World Outspoken.