Being Authentic by Morhaf Al Achkar is the author's memoir that spans from childhood and early adulthood in Syria to his time in the United States after being granted a student visa in 2006. Al Achkar begins with a lengthy introduction to his family life...

Reading a little like a biography of many but a memoir of one, Blindsided is a powerful collection of essays reflecting on past events and their emotional, psychological, and intellectual impact on author Dawn Downey. But, after the striking opening chapter, readers will quickly see...

Finding Family in a Far-Away Land: An Adoption Story is a children’s book written and illustrated by Amanda Wall. Spending their childhood on the streets of India, two sisters (Priya and Ari) are adopted by a family that lives far away in a different land....

Get your passport ready! As you embark on your journey by reading China Through the Eyes of Her Students, you will enter China and see this country not through the eyes of a tourist, but through the eyes of the Chinese people. DM Coffman has...

How to be an American in Italy by Jessica Scott Romano is a non-fiction travel guide providing an insider's guide for outsiders looking to either visit or even live in the microcosm of “Bel Paese”. Romano breaks down a total of fifty-five tips, although in...

Your Travel Bucket List: The Ultimate Guide to Enrich Your Life with Great Adventures and Unforgettable Memories by Estee Gubbay is a fascinating combination of a travel guide, journal, goal planner, and self-development tool for travelers wanting to change their wish list into a plan...

Hygge is a concept that includes the feeling of contentment, coziness, and overall well-being, all done through enjoying the simple things in life. It is a Danish word that comes in the form of both a verb and an adjective. Hygge: Discovering The Danish Art...

Athena in the Rathole by Demi K is a memoir that is culturally rich and that will stir the thoughts and emotions of readers. It begins with a reference to the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a humorous movie that is supposed to portray...

Place Names: Their Origin and Meanings by Mark Emory Adams does exactly what the author says it will do. It is a sourcebook for the origin of names of countries, states, and cities as well as interesting geographical facts. Adams compiled his lists after researching...

In 1986, the world watched in horror as an accident in the USSR’s Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant caused the worst radiological crisis in history. For decades after this event, children from the abandoned Exclusion Zone of Chernobyl were welcomed into homes around the world while...