Our review of : The Lost City of Z

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 “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 [...]

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. [...]

This book tells the story of two mountaineers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, and their harrowing experience after they were forced to abandon their ascent up a mountain in Peru. After descending from the summit, Simpson fell into a deep crevasse and was left dangling by his rope over an abyss. In spite of all [...]

“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 “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 [...]

This book tells the story of a young woman’s spiritual journey to Islam. A. Helwa takes readers on a fascinating tour of Islamic history and thought, exploring everything from the five pillars of faith to Sufi mysticism. Along the way, she provides her own unique insights into how divine love can be found in all [...]

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 Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls, David Sedaris takes us on a journey into the world of diabetes – from his own experience having the disease to becoming an advocate for those living with it. He offers humor and insight while exploring everything from gestational diabetes to Technology Assisted Blood Glucose Monitoring (TABGM) devices in [...]