Top Blogs for Narnians and Lovers of C.S. Lewis

Dusty, used book shops thrill me, but finding a first edition, second printing, or any copy, old or new, of my favorite author, C.S. Lewis, demands special celebration. Next to that enviable shiver is the discovery of other like-minded souls who yearn to share their good fortune. Once this one-of-a-kind writer and mentor enters your life, it is hard to be silent. To happen upon a blog where a comrade of Narnia pours his heart and knowledge provides a treat, indeed. One is left with the convivial feeling that, yes, here is a fellow traveler.

After years of reading and studying, I followed Lewis across the pond and discovered the riches of his life in Headington, Oxford, UK. My jealously guarded moments of freedom spent lost in The Chronicles of Narnia, Letters to Malcolm Chiefly on Prayer, or The Four Loves are matched only by the grace and joy I found at his former residence, The Kilns. Lifelong friendships began in Lewis' lovely, modest home and continue to be inspired by his legacy.

For the curious or veteran reader, the following sites extend an invitation to join the world of Lewis discussion. An exploration of personal memoir and scholarly work affords a camaraderie with Lewis fans throughout the world. Although unique in tone, thought, and contribution, each offering opens the richness of Lewis to those seeking a glimpse through the wardrobe.

C.S. Lewis Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. J. Stanley Mattson, provides distinctive conferences, seminars, and tour opportunities. The site features a regularly updated blog where friends and new acquaintances may engage in lively dialogue and stay abreast of the Foundation's work in higher education. If you are looking for a particular book by Lewis, check out the Foundation's bookstore.

C.S. Lewis Review offers an on-line journal featuring articles, pod-casts, and events with particular focus on Christian learning and writing in the tradition of Lewis. The editor, Dr. Bruce Edwards of Bowling Green State University, is a well known writer and lecturer in the world of Lewis scholarship.

HarperOne C.S. Lewis, the blog from the imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, features original work on and about the author and furnishes extensive links to local and worldwide Lewis groups.

The Unicorn Triumphant overwhelmed me with the breadth and sheer volume of insightful reflections on Lewis, Christianity, and the arts in Oxford, UK. The blog is skillfully written by Cole Matson, a current University of Oxford student who soon will begin a PhD in Theology, Imagination and the Arts at University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He serves as Vice-President of the Oxford C.S. Lewis Society, and his enthusiasm for the subject is beyond contagious.

New York C.S. Lewis Society and C.S. Lewis Society of California are two of the largest C.S. Lewis societies in the United States. Both sites deliver pertinent articles, past newsletters, and important links for further study.

Of course, the library of on-line Lewis resources continues to grow, but I am afraid I must depart your company. Mere Christianity and Surprised by Joy beg for another reading. Cheers!