The Conservative Book Society’s summer reading list includes everything from beach reads to deep reads – we’ve included something for everyone. Pick a few books from our list, and be sure to let us know which books you enjoyed most.
1) Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan
Sullivan’s book is based on a true story during WWII. It features a young Italian man and his journey through the war. The incredible circumstances many people faced during those years are astonishing, especially the heroes of this story.
Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan: https://amzn.to/3WxOopP
2) Open Season by C.J. Box
Open Season is the first Joe Pickett book, but all of them are equally exciting. The entire Joe Pickett Series features a Wyoming game warden fighting crime, one thrilling story at a time.
Open Season by C.J. Box: https://amzn.to/3olMhJf
3) Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters and Boys Should be Boys by Dr. Meg Meeker
These are excellent parenting books. She’s a master at understanding relationships between parents and children. Her books are full of practical advice and stories that will help encourage you to be the best parent you can be each day.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker: https://amzn.to/3MT7gw9
4) When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan
This is Noonan’s best account of Ronald Reagan’s character. The book is a reminder of why good men and women should hold positions of public trust.
When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan: https://amzn.to/3oq9LNj
5) The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko
The true story of a daring voyage through the Grand Canyon. It’s told through the lens of river guides and a great race down the Colorado River, through the Grand Canyon during an epic flood.
The Emerald Mile by Kevin Fedarko: https://amzn.to/45uWrHW
6) How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
How to Win Friends and Influence People is the best business book of all time because it’s loaded with familiar and helpful advice for navigating business and life.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://amzn.to/3WyVQkM
7) Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land by Mark David Hall
Hall launches a full-throated defense of Christianity’s essential role in helping secure freedom and equality for millions of people.
Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land by Mark David Hall: https://amzn.to/3MRauAy
8) Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
McConaughey reflects on his first 50 years of life. It’s a thoughtful, entertaining book full of the type of wisdom we all need to read again and again. How do each of us catch more greenlights as we drive through life? That’s the theme and it’s thoroughly entertaining because it’s told by a master storyteller.
Greenlights by Mathew McConaughey: https://amzn.to/3oqKen2
9) Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandria Andrews
If you want a full throttle thriller, then buckle up and grab Who is Maud Dixon. It’s twisted, but kind of fun. When this ride ends, you’ll be thankful you don’t live near the author who penned this tale.
Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandria Andrews: https://amzn.to/3pX8VI7
10) 1776 by David McCullough
In the spirit of Independence Day, everyone must read this classic of American history. It tells the story of the war for independence and adds context to how our nation was born.
1776 by David McCullough: https://amzn.to/3oqaz4N
Bonus
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is a classic book portraying what society would look like if the producers, inventors, leaders, artists, simply stopped participating. A little dramatic for a beach read, but if you’re ambitious and want fiction that makes you think, give it a go.
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: https://amzn.to/45phAmV
The books on this list will entertain and enlighten readers – and most importantly they will not offend your conservative values. If you have recommendations of your own, please let us know and be sure to visit our YouTube channel for more. For in-depth reviews of some books on this list, try 1776 or Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters. We also reviewed Best Conservative Fiction Authors.
