Public Portfolios

Discover curated book collections from the Ordinary Wisdom community

By Maury Shenk

US Founding Fathers

A selection of leading books by the US founding fathers and their contemporaries

12 books Other
Feb 18, 2026

By Maury Shenk

John Bunyan

The complete works of John Bunyan

1 book Authors
Feb 16, 2026

By Maury Shenk

William Blake

Three books by William Blake available on Project Gutenberg

3 books Authors
Feb 16, 2026

By Maury Shenk

Isaac Asimov (Limited)

The 8 books by Isaac Asimov available in Project Gutenberg (including 4 non-fiction, of which 3 are the 3-volume 'The Story of Nuclear Energy'). Asimov's most famous works remain in copyright and are not available in Project Gutenberg.

8 books Authors
Feb 07, 2026

By Maury Shenk

Maxims

All of the books of maxims

5 books Authors
Feb 06, 2026

By Maury Shenk

Jane Austen Novels

Novels by well-known early 19th century British novelist

6 books Authors
Jan 19, 2026

By Maury Shenk

Judeo-Christian Theology & Sacred Fiction

A library of spiritual exploration from the Jewish and Christian tradition ranging from foundational theology and memoirs of faith to fictional allegories that examine the human relationship with the Divine.

20 books Philosophy
Jan 09, 2026

By Maury Shenk

Stoic Books

A collection of works reflecting a Stoic worldview. This includes foundational treatises by Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, alongside fictional works featuring protagonists who embody endurance, duty, and the dichotomy of control.

20 books Philosophy
Jan 09, 2026