aynrand.org is the official website of the ayn rand institute (ari), the source for information on the life, writings and work of novelist-philosopher

the basics of philosophy: a huge subject broken down into manageable chunks

an open forum for classics.

poetry out loud encourages the study of great poetry. the program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.

a site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. author interviews, book reviews and lively book commentary are found here. content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.

at goshen college, we believe learning is about the common that connects us — the thoughts and feelings, the hopes and dreams we all share.

marginalia on our search for meaning.

poetrysoup is a poetry community and educational resource. join our community of poets and use our free poetry resources & tools. submit, read, and share poems.

online book review magazine: guides you to the best new and current books, includes reviews, excerpts, reading lists, find a book tool, info for book clubs & more.

more than 100 galleries of art make the museum of fine arts one of the top things to do in boston and one of the best art museums in the world.