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
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re focusing on Los Angeles, a city founded and built by people we would today call Hispanic Americans. The city was officially founded when California was still under Spanish control by a group of 22 … 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
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
Take some time this holiday season to sit down and read one of these diverse books. From a new Spanish edition of a childhood classic to culinary traditions to nonfiction to translations of award-winning fiction, our December round-up of books … Continue reading
Language and culture go hand-in-hand, and there is no better (or more cost-effective) way to experience a new culture, language, or world than by reading a book. Whether you like books by internationally-translated authors, books set in other countries, or … Continue reading