More Manchester Than Mongolia by Jacqueline Lambert is an adventure memoir that follows the author, her husband Mark, and their four furry companions on a journey through the British countryside. After postponing their Mongolian road trip, they decided to take a test ride in their...

In Monks, Monkeys, and Misty Rice Fields: Journeys and Discoveries in Thailand and Southeast Asia, Robert Wilson takes readers on an intimate, insightful journey through Thailand and its neighboring countries. What begins as a teacher’s relocation from San Diego to the northern Thai town of...

Meanwhile, Here in Austin by Cetywa Powell is a magical book that shows you Austin through the eyes and camera of a journalist and photographer who moved to the city in the spring with her husband and son and explored and documented her impressions throughout...

Anthropologist Spencer MacCallum discovered the works of the ingenious potters of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. Now, award-winning author Charmayne Samuelson brings an illuminating collection of poetry, pottery, and photography that celebrates the lives of these gifted potters and artists with Mata Ortiz: Poetry Of...

Musings of Mannarkoil Professor by Gopalan Srinivasan documents his life experiences through personal anecdotes. He discusses challenges South Indians face with Western naming conventions, detailing frequent mispronunciations and confusions. He recounts early writing rituals using traditional materials and transitions to pencils and pens, describing their...

Made In Italy: Strings Attached, Four Seasons of an Italian Violin by Thomas Walter Kelley traces the “mia visione," or imagined early history of a Ceruti violin crafted around 1810 in Cremona, Italy, and its journey to the United States by 1901. Kelley draws on...

Mythical Creatures: The Worldbuilding Guide to Korean Fantasy by Huck Kahng offers a fascinating analysis of Korean folklore. It is meant for writers who want to include Korean myths and folklore in their fantasy novels. As a writer (in French, though), I found this book...

Mexico Bound is a detailed and practical guide for anyone considering a move to Mexico, whether for retirement, remote work, or a fresh start. Emmett Horan draws from his own travel experiences and interviews with expats to explain why so many Americans and Canadians are...

“An artist lives in the moment,/ Looks at all the colors in the sky,/ The patterns within each leaf.” What is an artist? Someone who creates passionate images and structures for others to see and admire? An artist is definitely someone who creates, but it...

Mexico City College; The History 1940-1963 and Beyond by Jed Linde presents a historical account of a groundbreaking educational institution that acted as a cultural and academic bridge between Mexico and the rest of the world. This book thoroughly chronicles the origins, development, and influence...