Recommended reading
Depending on who you are, your interests may be quite different from others. Here we'll try to provide a short list of books and videos, selected with you in mind. (Please note that books for Masons are selected based on the Jurisdiction of Maine. If you're not a member/becoming a member in our state, you should consult your own jurisdiction for their advice as well.)
We're just developing this portion of our site. Please come back soon! Don't miss our TOPICAL LISTS as well.
Thinking of becoming a Mason?
There is no single book which will give you 'everything' about Freemasonry. It's a 300+ year old organization and is each jurisdiction is slightly different from the other. There are, though, some basic books which we feel can help you survey the organization from a broad perspective to decide whether or not you might be interested.
A Pilgrim's Path: Freemasonry and the Religious Right
Freemasons for Dummies by Christopher Hodapp
Complete Idiots Guide to Freemasonry by Brent Morris
The Freemasons by Jasper Ridley
The Everything Freemasons Book by Young & Karg
For the general public (or the family of a prospective Mason):
New & Worthwhile - A list, updated January 11, 2009
Books for yourself or to give as a gift - all published within the past 2-3 years
For the new Mason:
A selection of books just For the New Mason
and if your family/friends are looking for a gift, check here!
This page last updated on Sunday, January 11, 2009
