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50 Best Books for Boys and Young Men

by Brett & Kate McKay

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As a boy, one of my favorite times in school was when we’d get a new Scholastic News book “catalog.” I would pour over the pages picking out which books I wanted and filling out the order sheet. And as soon I got them, I was lying under the covers with my nose buried in [...]

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Mountaineering 101

by Brett & Kate McKay

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Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Adam Cook.

If you love backpacking or just being outdoors, but always wanted to add something extra to the experience, then mountaineering is for you. Mountaineering itself is a relatively simple sport; just make it up to the top of a chosen mountain. The problem [...]

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Books For Men

by Brett & Kate McKay

100 Must Read Books: The Man’s Essential Library

50 Best Fiction Adventure Books

50 Best Adventure Non-fiction Books

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The Weekly Link Round-Up: October 24, 2009

by Brett & Kate McKay

The Art of Manliness Book Now Available on Kindle
For you futuristic fellows who have no patience for old school paper and ink, the Art of Manliness book in now available on the Kindle.
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If you enjoy the Art of Manliness blog, please help a brother out by getting the word out about the Art of Manliness book. Let’s spread the manliness from coast to coast. Here are some ways to lend a hand:

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Lessons in Manliness: Matthew Henson

by Brett & Kate McKay

When you think of history’s great Arctic explorers, what names spring to mind? Ernest Shackleton? Robert Peary? How about Matthew Henson?

Matthew who?

While Robert Edwin Peary’s name has come down to us as the first to set foot on the northernmost part of the world (although not without controversy), the story of the man who truly made that expedition possible has often been overlooked.

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Go Small Or Go Home: In Praise of Minimalism

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“Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Spring Break of my freshman year of college I went on a 4-day backpacking trip in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico. My partner in adventure, Lucas, was a former Wyoming backpacking [...]

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So You Want My Job: Name Consultant

by Brett & Kate McKay

Once again we return to our So You Want My Job series, in which we interview men who are employed in desirable jobs and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can live their dream.
Today we feature the coolest job you’ve never heard of: freelance namer. A freelance [...]

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Announcing the Launch of the Art of Manliness Book!

by Brett & Kate McKay

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Well it’s been over a year in the making and Kate and I are proud to announce to launch of the Art of Manliness book!

Why an Art of Manliness Book?
I’ll level with you, there are a ton of “man skill” books out there. But while they offer advice on how to make a potato gun [...]

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The Art of Manliness Book

by Brett & Kate McKay

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You can buy a signed copy of The Art of Manliness for $14.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling (international shipping is $11). Just click on the “Buy Now” button to place your order securely with PayPal. All major credit cards accepted.

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Manvotional: Allan Quatermain on Death

by Brett & Kate McKay

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Editor’s note: The commentary and selection for this manvotional comes from Sam, an AoM Community member.
Nothing quenches my thirst for adventure quite like the books of H. Rider Haggard. This summer I discovered him when I read “King Solomon’s Mines” and its sequel. While the first book is a brilliant epic [...]

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Briefcase Essentials: The Saddleback Leather Company Giveaway

by Brett & Kate McKay

One thing I’ve noticed about men today is that they carry around too much crap in their pockets. If you need proof, take a look at these pics detailing the contents of AoM readers’ pockets. While I understand the desire to have the essentials on you at any time, stuffing our pockets until the seams [...]

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Modern “Neurasthenia:” Curing Your Restlessness

by Brett & Kate McKay

At the turn and beginning of the 20th century, life was changing rapidly for Americans. People were moving from the farm to the city and taking jobs in the new industrial economy. Consumerism as we know it today really began to take root in society. Where most people had previously made the things they needed [...]

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Weekly Link Round-Up

by Brett & Kate McKay

Downloadable Book and Movie Lists
Many of you have requested simple lists with just the titles of our popular book and movie lists for men. Well, your wish is our command. We’ve made PDFs of them for your enjoyment and use:

100 Must Read Books
50 Fiction Adventure Books
50 Non-fiction Adventure Books
100 Must See Movies

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100 Must See Movies: The Essential Men’s Movie Library

by Brett & Kate McKay

For whatever reason (most likely the fact that viewing is easier than reading), films don’t seem to get the same kind of cultural respect as books do. Which is a shame because excellent movies can be just as entertaining, mind-expanding, and life changing as good books. Scenes, characters, and quotes from the greatest movies stay [...]

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The Essential Adventure Library: 50 Non-fiction Adventure Books

by Chris

Following up on our recent look into the world of fictional adventure literature, we now turn to the true life tales of exploration, adventure, and survival against all odds that have inspired countless readers for generations. Unlike their fictional counterparts, these riveting tales of conquests and ill fated journeys are completely true, and stand as [...]

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