Guidebooks do not always convey the full picture of a country. In 2000, Robert Wilson set out to live and teach English in Thailand, discovering its rich diversity of cultures, traditions, languages, and foods. He shares his impressions in Monks, Monkeys, and Misty Rice...

Metaphysical Sherpa by Nick D. Mirisola is a well-written book that takes readers on an intriguing journey of metaphysical inquiry and spiritual understanding. It talks about Mirisola's claims of being an incarnation of several historical and mythological figures, amongst which are Ganesh, Manjushri, Archangel Raphael,...

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...

Muscle Power, Mind Power by Lisa Labre is a memoir about her personal, mental, and emotional journey of transformation. Lisa shares her struggles with obesity, self-hate, failed diets, and binge eating disorder, where food becomes a coping mechanism for her loneliness, stress, and heartbreak. Lisa...

Mapito: Embrace Yourself by Chani Getter is a well-written book that offers individuals a deeper connection to accepting and loving everything about themselves. This book is divided into five crucial parts. Each part discusses topics that are essential to embracing oneself, which include understanding, knowing,...

When their family dog Sierra unexpectedly passed away, a grief-stricken Cindy Ojczyk, in an attempt to console her adolescent daughters, Anna and Mia, decided to foster rescue dogs. In Mom Loves the Dogs More, Cindy shares her experiences of fostering dogs while raising two teenage...

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...

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...

Sleep and I by Teresa Paiva is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted nature of sleep, blending scientific insights with personal stories to create awareness and understanding. The book explains why we need to sleep, discusses the benefits of restorative sleep, and examines the conditions...

“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...