From the beautiful scenery to the fresh cuisine to the traditions that live alongside bright, new technologies, Japan has long been a destination for travelers of every age. This month, we take a look at Japanese culture through a roundup … Continue reading
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15) is a great time to discover a new author or pick up a classic. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez This landmark novel established the magical-realism boom in Latin … Continue reading
August is typically the last month for summer travel, and a perennial popular vacation destination is Italy. Italy has been the setting for many great novels, a place of culinary interest, and home to numerous talented writers. Revel in Italia … Continue reading
In celebrating the birth of America each July, we must also remember why it came to be: It is a country founded on the guiding principles of freedom and equality. Millions have flocked to its shores to work for a … Continue reading
Living Language had a great time at the Society for Human Resource Management 2017 Conference in New Orleans—despite the humid and sometimes rainy weather. Knowing multiple languages is becoming an essential asset for employees to have. So, we were able … Continue reading
For most of the month of June, millions are observing Ramadan. Since this is a holy month in Islam-and predominantly celebrated in the Middle East-we’ve created a reading list of books that will delve into the region’s history, encourage you … Continue reading
May is the perfect time to start thinking about summer travel. The weather is getting warmer and schools begin to let out for vacation. Whether or not your plans include a trip abroad, you can still travel to far-off places … Continue reading
April is National Poetry Month, so why not spend some time reading poems? We’ve pulled together a list of poetry books that range from translations of classic epics to contemporary voices. Inferno by Dante, Translated by Henry W. … Continue reading
Sale no mobarak! That phrase—”Happy New Year”—was heard in countless households across the world today. When we welcome in the season of spring (or the vernal equinox) on March 20 each year, Persians welcome in their New Year: Nowruz (which translates … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month (and International Women’s Day is March 8), so we’ve gathered a reading list of wonderful books by and about women. From childhood to adulthood, fiction to nonfiction, cooking to social commentary, we’re covering it all. … Continue reading