One of the things that separates humans from other animals is our ability to accumulate and perpetuate knowledge over time. The written word is a the major vehicle for this phenomenon. Carl Sagan went so far as to argue that this ability is a kind of extra-corporeal form of evolution.

Humanists are, as a group, avid readers. This issue of The Utah Humanist, in a large part, is about of books. Recommendations and reviews.

The Board has compiled a recommended reading list for those interested in studying humanism. These books will be available for purchase on our literature table at general meetings.