book lists

Photo of Lincoln Memorial

Abraham Lincoln was unarguably one of the greatest leaders this country has even known and navigated the United States through one of its most difficult periods in history. Because of […]

Photo of Uluru in Australia.

This past Monday, January 26, was Australia Day, the national day of Australia where Australians celebrate the founding of their country. Australia is a unique country/continent with many fascinating stories both […]

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Martin Luther King, Jr. quote on clouds and sun photograph.

This past Monday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; a day set aside to honor his life and his amazing contributions to our society. Though he was killed nearly fifty […]

Photograph of a flower.

Speaking as a Mid-Westerner by birth, winter here in Pasadena is a little odd. It’s cooler than summer, yes, but definitely not winter cold like I’m used to. In fact, […]

Ipod playing podcast Serial.

If you, like much of America, became obsessed with the podcast Serial over the past few months and are still, several weeks after the last episode, mourning its loss, never fear, […]

Two days ago, December 7, 2014, marked the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which ushered the United States into combat in World War II. As FDR famously […]

Gothic spire with crows and clouds.

We’re actually getting two days full of rain here in Southern California, much needed for the environment to be sure, and an interesting change of atmosphere from the perpetually sunny […]

Mayflower replica ship in Bristol Harbor.

Thanksgiving, that all-American holiday, is fast approaching and to help you get in the mood and brush up on some early American history, we’ve compiled a list of six books […]

Hand blurred typing on a typewriter

There’s only a couple of weeks left in National Novel Writing Month. How’s your novel coming along? If you want something to read in your writing breaks, or if just […]

Get Out the Vote: 5 Books on Political Elections for Election Day

Today is Election Day 2014 when we all try to put our faith in democracy and cast our votes on the candidates and issues in the way that we think will best […]