Our review of : For the Love of Europe

This book is a travelogue of Nathaniel Philbrick’s journey across the United States with his dog, George. Along the way, Philbrick reflects on Washington’s legacy and how it has shaped America over the years. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about American history and [...]

Eat, Pray, Love is a travel memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert chronicling her year-long journey around the world. After divorcing her husband, Gilbert takes a hiatus from work to explore three different countries – Italy for “eating”, India for “praying”, and Indonesia for “loving”. Along the way, she reflects on themes of self-discovery and personal growth. [...]

“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 River of Doubt”, Candice Millard tells the story of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1914 exploration of a remote and dangerous river in Brazil. After his election loss in 1912, Roosevelt desired to undertake an adventure that would take him away from politics and restore his sense of purpose. He found that opportunity when he was [...]

In his latest book, The Comfort Crisis, author Michael Easter encourages readers to embrace discomfort in order to reclaim their wild and happy selves. Drawing on personal anecdotes as well as scientific research, Easter makes a compelling case for why stepping out of our comfort zones is essential for growth and happiness. He offers advice [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Tokyo Vice is a non-fiction book written by Jake Adelstein, an American journalist who spent 12 years working as a police reporter in Japan. The author offers readers an inside look at the seedy and often dangerous world of Tokyo’s Yakuza gangs, while also detailing his own struggles with alcohol addiction and depression. For who [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]