Great Catholic Book Club

Every Book is Catholic

For as I walked around looking carefully at your shrines, I even discovered an altar inscribed, 'To an Unknown God.' What therefore you unknowingly worship, I proclaim to you. -Acts of the Apostles 17:23

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Great Catholic Book Club!

We are an online discussion club and content hub for people who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ—wherever that is—by enjoying good literature and art through the lens of the Catholic faith.

Join us for our 2026 reading adventure exploring the theme "War is Heck"—examining human conflict, virtue in adversity, and heroic sacrifice through the lens of Catholic faith. Our next meeting will be held on February 23 at 7pm CST to discuss Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein. View our complete 2026 book list or join to get the Study Guide and updates on our blog and video content!

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Starship Troopers

By Robert A. Heinlein

Authority and Duty

Robert Heinlein's controversial classic follows Johnny Rico through boot camp and into interstellar war against alien "Bugs." But this isn't just military sci-fi—it's a philosophical treatise on civic virtue, earned citizenship, and the moral weight of service. In Heinlein's society, only those who serve gain the franchise. Is citizenship a right or a responsibility? What do we owe to the society that protects us? Through Rico's journey from spoiled teenager to hardened soldier, we explore duty, sacrifice, and what it means to truly serve the common good.

Join the Book Club to get the 2026 Study Guide and participate in monthly online group discussions! Monthly meetings are held on the last Monday of every month at 7pm CST (except November, which is the 3rd Monday to avoid Thanksgiving week). You can join anytime during the year, starting now!

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Why is every book Catholic?

Short answer: Because every book can (and in our humble opinion, should) be interpreted through the lens of the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Long answer: Every book isn't intentionally Catholic. People create art from a variety of different cultural, historical, and personal viewpoints. We believe there is one perfect perspective that encompasses all that is true, good, and beautiful; it doesn't erase any point of view, but instead refines it. That is the perspective of Jesus Christ. If you really want to enjoy a good book, do it with Jesus!

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