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...

Mercy's View: Blackout by J.J. Maze continues Heather’s journey from a runaway teen to an independent adult who learns to fend for herself and regain her confidence. Her relationship with her toxic and emotionally volatile mother remains challenging, prompting Heather to devise a well-crafted plan...

Mind Your Growth by Nav Jassi offers a captivating narrative on personal development that transcends standard self-help tropes. This book does not merely touch on personal growth; it motivates readers to embark on a significant and often challenging journey toward self-awareness and transformation. Nav argues...

Making Bread Out of Straw is a transformative guide to success when the odds seem insurmountable. Cinzi Lavin shares her journey of overcoming personal and financial limitations to create a thriving career in music and theater. She achieved her goals despite lacking the traditional markers...

We have all heard our moms repeat common sayings throughout our lives. All over the world, mothers share unique words of wisdom with their children when they're younger and often even when they're older. Mama-isms: Words, Wisdom, and Wit celebrates the role of mothers in...

Whether you're a sports prodigy trying to go pro or an aspiring entrepreneur chasing success, being mentally tough is not just a requirement but a necessity. Claudio Chiste has been an international banker, leadership coach, and CEO with the added experience of serving in the...

In Marketing in Web 3.0 by Simon Kingsnorth, the author takes his readers by the hand and walks them through the evolution of web-based marketing from the introduction of marketing on the web up to today's rapidly evolving and ever-growing digital landscape. It is a...