Our review of : A Bite-Sized History of France

The Silk Roads is a New York Times Best Seller written by Peter Frankopan. The book tells the story of the world from the perspective of the silk roads, which were ancient trade routes that connected Asia with Europe and North Africa. This ambitious work casts light on forgotten empires and religious movements, as well [...]

This book tells the story of Cheryl Strayed’s solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, from California to Washington. Interspersed with flashbacks to her troubled childhood and personal struggles, Strayed recounts the challenges – both physical and emotional – that she faced during her journey. Wrought with grief, pain and humor, Wild is a testament [...]

In “A Walk in the Woods,” Bill Bryson tells the story of his attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail with his friend Stephen Katz. The two men have very different levels of hiking experience, and their conversations along the way provide humor and insight into both nature and humanity. For who is this book for [...]

In Natural Born Heroes, author Christopher McDougall tells the story of how a small band of unlikely misfits mastered the lost secrets of strength and endurance. From adventuring across Greece to running one hundred miles through the Pyrenees, these men and women have found that anything is possible when you set your mind to it. [...]

Barbarian Days is a surfing memoir by William Finnegan. The book tells the tale of Finnegan’s lifelong love affair with the sport of surfing, from his first experiences as a young surfer in California to his adventures on Hawaiian and South African waves. Along the way, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of epic surf [...]

“The Pilgrimage” is a travelogue by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. It tells the story of his journey to Santiago de Compostela, in northwestern Spain – an ancient pilgrimage route that culminates at the tomb of Saint James the Great. Along the way, Coelho reflects on various aspects of life and spirituality. For who is this [...]

“In the Weeds” takes readers on a globe-trotting journey alongside Anthony Bourdain, one of the most well-known and respected chefs in the world. Through exclusive interviews with Bourdain himself, as well as those who have worked closest with him – from producers to travel companions – Vitale provides an intimate look at what drives this [...]

Carol Shaben’s Into the Abyss is an extraordinary true story about a journalist who becomes obsessed with exploring why her brother, a talented pilot, died in a small plane crash. After years of investigating and interviewing survivors of the ill-fated flight, she uncovers an astonishing conspiracy that goes to the highest levels of government. This [...]

In “A Primate’s Memoir”, Robert Sapolsky tells the story of his unconventional life among baboons in Africa. A neuroscientist by training, Sapolsky was initially drawn to study these animals due to their similarity to humans in terms of social dynamics and behavior. Over the course of many years, he became intimately familiar with their lives [...]

Grandma Gatewood’s Walk is the story of Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, who in 1955 became the first woman to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail alone. This inspiring biography tells of how a poor Ohio widow took up hiking as a means of recovering from a family tragedy and soon found herself on an [...]

In Into Africa, author Martin Dugard tells the exciting true story of Stanley and Livingstone’s epic African adventures. Chronicling their thrilling journey from the coasts of Zanzibar to the heart of darkest Africa, Dugard vividly brings to life all the danger, beauty, and discovery that awaited them on this incredible expedition. For who is this [...]

If you’re looking for a hilarious and laugh-out-loud funny read, then look no further than Gabrielle Stone’s The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl! In this sequel to her bestseller Eat, Pray, #FML, Book 2 follows the continuing ridiculous misadventures of main character Jane as she travels the globe in search of love – and [...]