A White Duck in a Black Pond: Race, Identity, and Privilege by Dane Wycoff delivers a compelling exploration of race and identity through the author’s unique upbringing, mainly within a predominantly Black community, while struggling with his white appearance. The narrative follows Wycoff’s childhood in...

With the fast-paced nature of modern life, people often tend to miss out on enjoying the little things that life has to offer. Zen Musings From a Fly on the Wall is a collection of inspiring essays written over the years by author Wei Teng...

They Hang Me in Tokyo by Allan West is a stunning and unique foray into the journey of an artist as he works to become a Master Nihonga. West chronicles his experiences as he explores the incredible hidden world of a Japanese painting tradition known...

The Elderly Gentleman’s Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer is a whimsically reflective travelogue chronicling a twelve-day hike on foot from Zurich to Geneva. Framed through the perspective of a sharp-witted, older protagonist, the book unfolds as both a physical journey and a philosophical exploration, where introspection,...

A Story About Pizza by Erica D'Arcangelo traces the life of Pietro D’Arcangelo, starting as a boy from Lanciano, Italy, who immigrates to America with his family in search of a better life. The journey begins with a very difficult ship voyage to New York,...

Hispanic culture, in general, has a firm, established view on the ideal male machismo and the female marianismo. In Machismo and Marianismo Tango, Dr. David Sequeira takes a deep dive into how these two ideals often clash and contrast, leading to violence and abuse of...

French Short Stories in Paris by Black Swan Languages is a thoughtfully curated collection of tales designed for intermediate French learners wanting to enhance their language skills. Better yet, they can do this while immersing themselves in the rich tapestry of Parisian life and culture....

The End of Meaning: Cultural Change in America since 1945 by William A. Sikes is a tour de force in the breadth of American culture covered in his commentary, from religion and philosophy to literature and poetry, music and movies, letters and the internet, romance...

A Quest for Alex: A Courageous Journey of Triumphs, Tears, and the Power of International Adoption by John Ruffini follows John and Anne Ruffini’s relentless pursuit to adopt Alex, the biological sister of their two adopted children. After successfully adopting Tony and Isabella from Chile,...

W.G. Williams's 20 Years of Internet Humor is a delightful anthology that combines a myriad of jokes, anecdotes, and humorous sketches collected over two decades of internet exchanges. The book's charm lies in its nostalgia, echoing the days when email chains and bulletin board posts...