In the past, seeking higher education was the best way to give yourself a chance to live a successful and fulfilling life. But over the years, as tuition costs have risen substantially and most college graduates don't end up working in the same fields they...

"Zen and Sex" is a humorous modern day love story. The main protagonists are Martin, a 24 year old guy, and Frances, aged 38 years. The story begins with Martin's musings about life, love and sex. He hates to admit it, but he is lovesick,...

Zen and the Art of Medical Ethics by Dr. Dominic M. Etli is an intriguing book that explores the intersections between ancient Japanese wisdom and contemporary healthcare ethics. Dr. Etli masterfully weaves together narratives from 17th-century samurai culture with the complexities of modern medicine, offering...

Nic De Castro and Nathan Pettijohn have created hope for the small businessman and in fact for anyone who is bogged down in emails, scheduling, and event planning in their book Zen and the Art of Admin Tasks. They observed a colleague stressing over a...

Zen and Now by Dreama Denver with illustrations by Jan Philpot is a heartwarming tale of a Husky-mix dog rescued from an animal shelter just in time to avoid being put to sleep. He finds a forever home with a woman who lives in a...

Zen and the Art of Anal Bleaching: A Backdoor Journey from Darkness to Light by the author known as Old Hairy Jesus is a humorous novel exploring self-discovery amid Silicon Valley's chaotic lifestyle. The protagonist, Toby Tenderhill, has his ambitions upended when poor choices drive...

Zen and the Art of Dog Training by Adam Halleck is a unique exploration of the bond between humans and their canine companions. Blending practical dog-training techniques with the principles of Zen philosophy, Halleck offers a holistic approach to understanding the relationship between dogs and...

Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World by Cathy Cassani Adams is a comprehensive non-fiction guidebook that immediately caught my eye as I am both a mother and teacher. We can all improve our ways, our lives, and our parenting....

Overthinking often hinders the pursuit of happiness rather than enabling our growth and progress. For anyone finding themselves trapped in the cauldron of fear, stress, or anxiety, the stories in The Monkey and The Way of Zen offer a transformative path to peace and happiness....

Every Now and Zen: On the Nature of Being and Becoming is a nonfiction, motivational self-help book written by Ronald Steven Kaplan. In his introduction, the author attributes the inspiration for this book to a decades-old memory of a book whose title still remained with...

Token Tales and Fragments: Recalling a Time of Heroes and Sages is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy genre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by Billy Ironcrane. The book is a collection of stories based on the...

From Zero to Zen: Secret Keys to Nurturing Your Numbers and Finding Financial Flow by Liz Lajoie is an insightful book that will help all entrepreneurs handle their finances well and be successful. Financial work can actually be uncomfortable, and the book gives good suggestions...

Based on Zen principles, A Cup of Zen is a collection of 21 captivating flash fiction stories by Kai Tsukimi. A weary traveler encounters a kindly old man and discovers what's been dragging him along on his journey. An inquisitive young boy is full of...

Buddha, Me, and a Cup of Tea by author Adam Smith is filled with inspiration. Its voice is familiar and personal in tone. In the beginning pages, readers are taken along on one of the author’s journeys into Jerusalem. One of the particular lines that...

Death of a Zen Master is a murder mystery novel written by Cornelia Feye. Greg Stern was doing penance for a brief affair by submitting to a two-week stay at a zen monastery in a remote location. Said sentence was imposed upon him by his...

In Zoey & The Moment of Zen by Cat Lavoie, Zoey is still hung up on her ex, Braden, after a year. She is still hacking into his email and voice mail. Before her obsession turns her into a full-blown stalker, Zoey is sent to...

From The ZEN GAME title I thought this book would be about the power of meditation and the values of Buddh's Eight Fold Path. However, the subtitle is more accurate; it is "How to Win at the Game of Life Without Selling Your Soul." Nancy Pristine...

Stark Raving Zen: A Memoir of Coming Alive is a work of non-fiction in the spiritual and supernatural sub-genres, as well as a slice of life and memoir-style work by author Kristy Sweetland. Combining these different and very interesting concepts, the author offers an authentic...

The Surreal Adventures of Anthony Zen by Cameron A. Straughan chronicles the whimsical and bizarre escapades of Anthony Zen, whose daily life is marked by bizarre visions and capricious encounters, from peculiar dreams like attending a belated costume party in a banana suit to maneuvering...

Uranium Mine and Other Stories by Jed Linde is an engaging drama about a man called Charles, whose decisions lead him on a memorable path through life. The book has eight parts, or stories, divided by years, each covering a different period in Charles's...