Tom Lutz advocates for eschewing tourist traps and sightseeing tours to embrace the full breadth of the experience, wherever you roam, in his collection of travel essays, "The Kindness of Strangers". From karaoke bars in Bhutan to... Read More

Erica Buist’s emotional, informative book "This Party’s Dead" is a stunning trip through personal grief and global death festivals. When her partner’s father was found dead at home, Buist began to spiral. What followed was a year... Read More

In his joyous book "The Secret History of Here", Alistair Moffat uncovers the rich history, and natural wonders, surrounding his Scottish border farm. Moffat’s observations and discoveries come through descriptive diary entries that... Read More

Not just a guide for travel but a guide for living, "Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again" is a sensible, enjoyable reminder that travel can broaden the mind. Carol J. Yee’s "Welcome Back to Abuja Once Again" is about all aspects of travel... Read More

Designer Michelle Mason, the cofounder of the East London vintage shop Mason & Painter, delivers "Vintage Shops London", a thorough introduction to where savvy shoppers can find “pre-loved” bargains. Secondhand shopping is a... Read More

The humorous essays of Janna Goodwin’s "The End of the World Notwithstanding" concern the joys, perils, and absurdities of being alive on a small blue planet that’s whirling its way through space. Based on a solo comedy performance,... Read More

Susan Joy Paul’s "Woman in the Wild" is the perfect guidebook for any woman longing to get outdoors. Whether they’ve never set foot on a trail, or simply want to enhance their outdoor education, women will find what they’re looking... Read More

Human beings have been obsessed with the color blue for thousands of years, and in "Blue", science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt travels the globe to discover why it has always been so special. Strange as it may seem, science is only... Read More