Library

I usually juggle anywhere from one to three different books at a time.

Everyone in our movement should be reading at least one book at all times, it is an invaluable investment in yourself.  Carry a book with you at all times, read a couple pages every day, take notes in the margins or a journal, and reflect on or discuss with a friend what you read to help with retention.

If anyone ever tells you reading isn’t a “manly”, just remind them that for most of human existence women weren’t even allowed to learn how to read.

Do you have book recommendations for me? Send me your suggestions by emailing populist420@gmail.com or simply tweet them to @populist420 on Twitter and Gab!

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Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche

A good starting point for those looking to read Nietzsche, this book points out the flaws in our current moral system and advocates for a new ethical code which transcends the outdated concepts of good and evil.

Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche

One of his most famous books, Thus Spoke Zarathustra deals with several of Nietzsche’s key ideas, including the death of God, the prophecy of the Ubermensch, and eternal recurrence.

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand

My all time favorite book, this long novel asks the question: What would happen if the world’s greatest minds all went on strike? Considered by many to be the Bible of fiscal conservatism, Rand defends capitalism like no other and lays out the foundation for her philosophy, Objectivism. I’ve read this book twice and both times it only took me three weeks; let me know if you can read all 1,000 or so pages in a shorter time!

The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Whereas Atlas Shrugged is highly political, this book is almost entirely devoid of politics. Instead, this novel follows Howard Roark, an architect who refuses to compromise, exploring the themes of individualism, art, and romance.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

This is definitely a must-read for anyone on the alt-right. This book was so far ahead of its time that it’s kind of creepy. Written in 1931, it’s a satirical novel about a dystopian future which bears a strong resemblance to the world we live in now. It still amazes me how spot-on Huxley’s predictions were.

Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance

This book is so good that I read the entire thing in one sitting during a summer afternoon. Author J.D. Vance writes about his childhood growing up in rural Ohio and the eventual culture-shock he experiences when he finally breaks out of poverty and ends up at an Ivy League law school. Vance’s insight in this book established him as a promising up-and-coming Republican in Ohio Politics.

Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King

It’s no secret Stephen King is one of my favorite writers. Heavy with King’s own nostalgia, this book is a collection of novellas which tells a loosely connected, overarching story about America during the 1960s and the lasting impact of that era.

The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump

The definitive guide to business as told by President Trump himself. Need I say any more? I recommend this book if for no other reason than to gain valuable insight into how Trump thinks.

Ride the Tiger by Julius Evola

This book examines the prototype of a man who can give absolute meaning to his life despite the chaos of modernity.  Evola criticizes the idols, structures, theories, and illusions of our dissolute age, examining them through the lens of traditionalism.

Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky

The ultimate guide to political activism and strategy which serves as the playbook of the American left. Right-wingers must read this book and adopt its techniques. Mandatory reading for anyone who is serious about activism.

Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk

This novel explores the emasculating effects of consumer culture. The unnamed protagonist is a classic bugman, until he meets Tyler Durden, the archetypal alpha male (who’s also explicitly fascist). The movie is better, but it’s still worth a read.

Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis

Ellis’s debut novel, this masterpiece of transgressive fiction was written throughout his high school and college years and published when Ellis was only 21 years old, subsequently earning him status as the voice of “MTV Generation”. Ellis offers a glimpse into the bleak world of Hollywood’s trust fund kids during the decade of excess.

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

Ellis’s most infamous novel emphasizes the dehumanizing effects of 1980s consumer culture. When life revolves around brands and possesions, there’s little distinction between yourself and a product. Vain consumerism deteriorates our ability to feel empathy to the point that we see others as merely another product.

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