Our review of : Skeletons on the Zahara

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 [...]

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 [...]

“Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster,” by Jon Krakauer, is an account of the author’s journey to Mount Everest and his experiences during the disastrous 1996 climbing season. Krakauer provides a detailed first-hand account of what went wrong on Mount Everest that year, from the initial planning stages all the [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 Eating to Extinction, Dan Saladino takes a look at some of the world’s rarest foods and why they are in danger of disappearing. From San Francisco’s Dungeness crab to Thailand’s durian fruit, Saladino showcases the unique flavors and textures that make these dishes so special. He also explores how climate change, deforestation, and other [...]

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 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 [...]

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 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 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 [...]