Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury

Synopsis "Here are eleven exuberant essays on the pleasures of writing from one of the most creative, imaginative, and prolific artists of the twentieth century - a writer who truly enjoys his craft and tells you why and how. Bradbury shares his wisdom and enthusiasm for writing as he examines a lifetime of creating and … Continue reading Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury →

How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovich

Synopsis "How I Write is for anyone who is hungry to find out more about Janet Evanovich does what she does. How she comes up with such remarkable characters, like Stephanie Plum, Lula, and Grandma Mazur How she finds out insider details Just how she thinks up those hair-raising plots Techniques on revising and editing … Continue reading How I Write: Secrets of a Bestselling Author by Janet Evanovich →

Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth George

Synopsis "As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful - and prolific - novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. This is a subject she knows well, having taught creative writing both nationally and internationally … Continue reading Mastering the Process: From Idea to Novel by Elizabeth George →

The Secret Therapy of Trees by Marco Mencagli and Marco Nieri

Synopsis "Our connection to nature is deeply rooted in the history of our evolution. And yet, we have less contact with green space now than ever, and our stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high. The Secret Therapy of Trees helps us rediscover the restorative value of our natural environment and presents the … Continue reading The Secret Therapy of Trees by Marco Mencagli and Marco Nieri →

Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman

Synopsis "Survival Lessons provides a road map of how to reclaim your life from this day forward, with ways to reenvision everything - from relationships with friends and family to the way you see yourself. As Alice Hoffman says, "In many ways I wrote Survival Lessons to remind myself of the beauty of life, something … Continue reading Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman →

Forever Young: A Memoir by Hayley Mills

Synopsis "The daughter of acclaimed British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child stars of the 1960s. Her teenage decade in Hollywood produced some … Continue reading Forever Young: A Memoir by Hayley Mills →

The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates

Synopsis "America's foremost novelist reflects on the themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, the desire for belonging. What is race and why does it matter? What motivates the human tendency to construct Others? Why does the presence of Others make us … Continue reading The Origin of Others by Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates →

Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage & Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere by Ree Drummond

Synopsis "From her beginnings as an early blogger, Ree Drummond has become a household name with a passionate following of devoted fans. On her blog, in her magazine, and on her cooking show, Ree shares recipes, tales of her adventures in the country, and stories of everyday life with her four children and cowboy/rancher husband. … Continue reading Frontier Follies: Adventures in Marriage & Motherhood in the Middle of Nowhere by Ree Drummond →

The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester

Synopsis "The Professor and the Madman, masterfully researched and eloquently written, is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary -- and literary history. The compilation of the OED, begun in 1857, was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As … Continue reading The Professor and the Madman by Simon Winchester →

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

Synopsis "Trevor Noah's unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents' indiscretion, Trevor … Continue reading Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah →