Do you know where the most dangerous place in the world is? Just to be clear, let me establish right now that by dangerous, I mean “where you are most likely to die.” That’s probably a very reductive understanding of … Continue reading
At Ithaca College in upstate New York, every first year student is required to take a freshman writing seminar. If memory serves, there are no exceptions made. Most students bemoaned this requirement; the writing seminars were either too early in … Continue reading
As summer takes over, vegans across the country are preparing to be excluded from a time-honored tradition of this holiday: the barbecue. Hot dogs and hamburgers take center stage while salads and veggie platters are an afterthought, often with heavy … Continue reading
Summer is finally here and nature enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up to go camping! One essential skill that they will need is the ability to start a fire. In Fire Making: The Forgotten Art of Conjuring Flame with Spark, Tinder, … Continue reading
Welcome to Wimmelbooks—a bestselling genre in Germany and worldwide where every spread is a new panorama bustling with life. MORE than just look-and-find, these oversize board books let kids be the storyteller! Beginning readers (starting around age two) will have … Continue reading
We all want to be happy—and we all have specific ideas about what would make us happy: a better house, more money, nicer things. But what if happiness could be achieved through a series of shortcuts? In his new book, … Continue reading
Claire Ptak author of The Whoopie Pie Book and owner of the acclaimed baking company and café, Violet, sells whoopie pies, cupcakes, and other popular serving-size desserts, all crafted with a focus on organic and seasonal ingredients. Her baked goods … Continue reading
May is just around the corner, but before we leave April behind, there’s one special book-related event we can’t forget: Independent Bookstore Day. Held on the last Saturday of April each year, Indie Bookstore Day is a national one-day event … Continue reading
With multiple bestselling books under his belt, it’s no surprise that Tristan Gooley is one of the most knowledgeable nature experts of our time. But even if you aren’t one to scale the mountains of Europe, fly to the Arctic, … Continue reading
The world of popular culture is obsessed with cats; from Grumpy Cat to Pusheen, these attitude-filled fuzzballs have taken over the internet and social media—not to mention the sunny side of the couch. But you might be surprised to learn … Continue reading
