Hello John,

We’re excited to share the finalists for the 2025 Conservative Book of the Year Award!

Our judges picked six standout titles:
 

• Alex Karp & Nicholas W. Zamiska — The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West
  A manifesto arguing the West must rebuild confidence and purpose, beginning with the tech sector.
   
• Amy Coney Barrett — Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution
  A reader-friendly overview of how the Court works and how Justice Barrett approaches her work.
   
• Matthew Spalding — The Making of the American Mind: The Story of Our Declaration of Independence
  A historical account of how the Declaration was conceived, debated, and adopted.
   
• Paul Kingsnorth — Against the Machine: On the Unmaking of Humanity
  A critique of modern “progress” and the systems that currently shape our lives.
   
• Ross Douthat — Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious
  A case for faith as a rational and necessary response to life’s biggest questions.
   
• Christopher Scalia — 13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (but Probably Haven’t Read)
  A guided tour through overlooked works of fiction that speak to enduring conservative themes.
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One of these authors will be honored at our annual Conservative Book of the Year Award Ceremony and Luncheon. Reserve your tickets using the link below!
 

We’ll announce the winner in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Warm regards,
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute