The Kitchen and the Studio: A Memoir of Food and Art is a fascinating memoir by Mallory M. O'Connor and John A. O'Connor. It is about the authors' experiences in the world of food and art. Mallory is a food writer and art historian, while...

Hollywood to the Himalayas: A Journey of Healing and Transformation by Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati is a real-life story of one woman’s courage as she embarks on a journey to a new place, a new language, new people, and a new culture. Getting out of one’s...

Be inspired to reach for the stars with Shakti Girls by Shetal Shah and Kavita Rajput. This collection of poetry highlights the achievements, grit, and power of Indian women from a variety of backgrounds. We meet famous Indian-descent women like Mindy Kaling, along with Indian-born...

Unhinged in Ethiopia: Two Thousand Kilometers of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle shares the fascinating adventure of George Balarezo as he explores Ethiopia's mountainous terrain on his bicycle and learns about the continent's rich cultural legacy. Balarezo teaches English in South Korea and when...

Norman Weeks' Walden Contemporaneous explores Henry David Thoreau's mid-nineteenth-century book, Walden, utilizing its words of wisdom to provide answers to difficulties Americans face today. Norman discusses how discovering Henry's work impacted him and how similar their points of view are. He provides a fascinating peek...

The Brothahood of Kings: Empowering Black Men To Embody Authentic Masculinity by Coach Michael Taylor focuses on empowering Black men to embody authentic masculinity and become leaders in their personal and professional lives. The author draws from his personal experiences and insights to provide practical...

Muslim Mechanics: The View from Behind the Curtain sounds like a reference book on Islamic engineering; close but not quite. Charles H. Brewton delves into the workings of the needs and wants of Muslims as consumers by studying Islam as a religion, as an organization,...

We all have areas in our life where we feel we have limitations and want to improve and some books make the process much easier for us. Surf the Seesaw by Scott A. Davis is one such book that has made the strongest impression on...

Travels in Senegal by author Terry Lister is a short and information-packed book about his journey to this African nation. He writes with enthusiasm about what he saw and experienced on this trip. Whether he is writing about his visit to the African Renaissance Monument,...

Family Favourites Cookies From Around the World by Brian Parkin introduces Ugly Sweater cookies and others. I’m sure you’re familiar with the idea of wearing the ugliest Christmas sweater ever, but a cookie that looks just as ugly? It is possible but it looks and...