9/12 Project Reading Room - Book List

“This book list is endorsed by the faculty of Monticello College. We believe that the reading of these books in the levels outlined is the most expeditious means available to the average adult of gaining an education regarding the protection of your fundamental rights as Americans.” – Dr Shannon Brooks



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Foundational books that everyone should read if they read nothing else and is the foundation for all other reading.
The 5,000 Year Leap, Skousen
A Patriot's History of the USA, Schweikart
Thomas Jefferson Education, DeMille
Common Sense, Thomas Paine
Starfish and the Spider, Brafman
10 Books Every Conservative Must Read, Wiker
An Education for Our Time, Bunting
Constitution of the United States & Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta


Introduction to inspirational works – (Pilgrim level) consist of additional foundational books along with some essential reads and books for casual readers.
The Screwtape Letters, Lewis
The Real George Washington, Skousen
The Original Argument, Glenn Beck
Liberty and Tyranny, Levin
Making of America, Skousen
Economics in One Lesson, Hazlett
Financial Peace, Dave Ramsey
Conflict of Visions, Thomas Sowell
Pilgram's Progress, John Bunyan
Atlas Shrugged, Ayn Rand
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy, Maybury
Diary of Anne Frank, Anne Frank
Patriots, James Rawles


Inspirational works Enthusiast - (Journeymen level) is next level with slightly more challenging books that build on the foundation as well as reads for more disciplined readers.
1984 & Animal Farm, George Orwell
The Law, Bastiat
Setting the Record Straight, David Barton
Original Intent, David Barton
Creature From Jekyll Island, Edward Griffin
Rules for Radicals, Saul Alinskey
Seven Habits of Highly.., Stephen Covey
Rights of man, Thomas Paine
The Spirit of the Laws, Montesquieu
The Way to Wealth, Benjamin Franklin
Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith
Democracy in America, Alexis De Tocqueville
The Federalist Papers
The Anti-Federalist Papers


Inspirational works scholar – (Refounders level) is for more serious readers and consist of a variety of books from the complex to causal reads that invoke thought.
Road to Serfdom, Hayek
Why Government is the Problem, Milton Friedman
Bonhoeffer, Metaxas
The Survivors Club, Ben Sherwood
Lord of the Flies, William Golding
Adams-Jefferson letters,
Communist Manifesto, Marx and Engles
Conscience of a Conservative, Barry Goldwater
End The Fed, Ron Paul
One Second After, William Forstchen
Nullification, Woods
The Art of War, Sun Tzu
Discourse on Political Economy, Rousseau
Man’s Search for Meaning, Frankl
The Forgotten Man, Shlaes
The Coming Insurrection, Invisible Committee
Planned Chaos. Ludwig Von Mises
The Politics, Aristoltle


Self-Reliant education – (smart level) books on to help you prepare and be prepared.
Patriots, James Rawles
Ball Blue Book of Preserving/Canning, Jarden Home Brands
Where There Is No Doctor, David Werner
The Encyclopedia of Country Living, 10th Edition, Carla Emery
The Backyard Homestead, Carleen Madigan
All New Square Foot Gardening, Mel Bartholomew
Basic Butchering of Livestock & Game, John J. Mettler Jr.
One Second After, William Forstchen
Making the Best of Basics, James Talmage Stevens
Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits and Vegetables, Nancy Bubel
Seed Saving and Growing Techniques for Vegetable Gardeners, Suzanne Ashworth
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Michael Murray
Preparedness Now, Alton Edwards
Dare to Prepare, Holly Deyo
The Self Sufficient Life and How To Live It, John Seymour
Hard Times in Paradise, Micki Colfax
Surviving Off The Grid, Michael Bunker
Living The Good Life, Helen Nearing
Independence Days, guide to sustainable food.., Sharon Astyk
Financial Peace, Dave Ramsey