The Joys and Troubles of a Missionary’s Life: Jowett Murray in the China of 1909–1945 by David Murray, Ruth H Finnegan, and John R Hunt is a detailed and thoughtful account of Jowett Murray, a British missionary who spent nearly four decades in China between...

A Guide to Jazz in Japan by Michael Pronko is an invaluable companion for music lovers eager to explore one of the world’s most dynamic and underappreciated jazz scenes. Whether you’re a visitor, an expat, or an armchair traveler, Pronko’s detailed guide leads you through...

Strange But True by Tony Fosgate takes readers on an unconventional journey through the oddities of nature and human existence, structured around topics such as the universe, people, food, money, and the arts. Beginning with the creation of the universe, Fosgate bridges the gap between...

“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...

Intimate Conversations: Face to Face with Matchless Musicians by Larry Ruttman is a compilation of interviews exploring the lives and careers of diverse musicians through personal narratives. Joan Tower reflects on how political and personal experiences shaped her musical journey, emphasizing intuition in composition and...

Mankind’s fascination with space exploration is ongoing. The first landing on the moon, exploratory space probes, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station have all captured the public's imagination. More recently, SpaceX arrived on the scene with new thinking and technology. The planet Mars...

A White Duck in a Black Pond: Race, Identity, and Privilege by Dane Wycoff delivers a compelling exploration of race and identity through the author’s unique upbringing, mainly within a predominantly Black community, while struggling with his white appearance. The narrative follows Wycoff’s childhood in...

With the fast-paced nature of modern life, people often tend to miss out on enjoying the little things that life has to offer. Zen Musings From a Fly on the Wall is a collection of inspiring essays written over the years by author Wei Teng...

They Hang Me in Tokyo by Allan West is a stunning and unique foray into the journey of an artist as he works to become a Master Nihonga. West chronicles his experiences as he explores the incredible hidden world of a Japanese painting tradition known...

The Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer is a whimsically reflective travelogue chronicling a twelve-day hike on foot from Zurich to Geneva. Framed through the perspective of a sharp-witted, older protagonist, the book unfolds as both a physical journey and a philosophical exploration, where introspection,...