“Now more than ever, people realize that willpower — the ability to control their attention, emotions, and desires — influences their physical health, financial security, […]
In the Nick of Time-a Breath of Fresh Air in a Political Book?
A summary of the Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs and MIchael Duffy, a book revealing the strong relationships between current American Presidents and their Living predecessors.
A Francophile’s delight
Having read many travel memoirs, this one can only be described as an unexpected delight. Who wouldn’t want to visit France? If you’ve been on the […]
La Belle Vie-a Year in Paris
Reading Eloisa James’s Paris in Love: A Memoir is much like getting a postcard from your dearest friend as she briefly describes her year long trip to […]
Sail Your Way Through Island LIfe
The Spice Necklace: My Adventures in Caribbean Cooking, Eating, and Island Life by Ann Vanderhoof follows Ann and her husband as they travel around the Caribbean islands making […]
Muslim literature with a feminine point of view
Leila Aboulela’s book, Lyrics Alley, is set in 1950s Sudan and follows the lives of the wealthy Abuzaid family as their country prepares for political independence from Britain […]
Turning Wine to Water-really!
A summary of Wine to Water, a book about Doc Hendley’s humanitarian organization that provides clean water to countries and people across the globe.
Around the World One Cuisine at a Time
So you think you’re a culinary expert? Go ahead and read Danyelle Freeman’s book Try This: Traveling the Globe without Leaving the Table to determine if you really […]
The 2011 Ohioana Book Award Finalist for Best Poetry
Here are the 2011 Ohioana Book Award Finalist for Best Poetry.
