Our review of : Barbarian Days

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 [...]

Undaunted Courage is a historical narrative of the Lewis and Clark Expedition written by Stephen Ambrose. The book chronicles the two-year journey undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark between 1804 and 1806, which aimed to explore the uncharted western territory of North America. Along with detailing the expedition’s many encounters with Native American tribes [...]

“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 [...]

This book by Andrea Lankford is a fascinating look at the world of park rangers, both those who are still on the job and those who have retired. It provides an inside view of what it’s like to work in some of America’s most beautiful and iconic places, as well as some of the dangers [...]

Jonathan Meiburg travels the world to learn about and observe birds of prey. He finds that these creatures are much more than just hunters—they are also survivors who have adapted to changing environments and learned how to thrive in spite of threats from humans and other animals. In “A Most Remarkable Creature,” Meiburg shares his [...]

“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 1925, explorer Percy Fawcett disappeared while searching for a lost city in the Amazon jungle. For years, rumors circulated about what became of him and his party. Some claimed that they had been killed by tribesmen or wild animals; others believed that they had found their way to the fabled city and perished there. [...]

This book is a fascinating journey through the hidden wonders of human anatomy as seen by a doctor. It provides an in-depth look at all the body’s complexities, from its smallest organs to its largest systems. Along the way, Dr. Reisman shares his own personal stories and experiences as a physician, offering readers an intimate [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Buried in the Sky tells the extraordinary story of how sixteen Sherpa climbers lost their lives on K2’s deadliest day. On August 1, 2008, a group ofSherpas were making their way up to Camp III when an avalanche struck, killing them all instantly. It was one of the worst tragedies in Mountaineering history. In this [...]

The celebrated American author John Steinbeck sets out on a road trip across America with his loyal dog, Charley. Traveling through some of the country’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, Steinbeck reflects on what it means to be an American in search of both personal and national identity. A thoughtful and introspective account of one [...]