Baker's account of searching for a mythical Tibetan waterfall over more than a decade brilliantly interweaves adventure and spirituality along with open-minded meditations on our relationship with the natural world. Riveting stuff for anyone who loves a good adventure, has an interest in Tibetan Buddhism or looks at the mountains with a feeling of reverence. 
Foer's first foray into nonfiction forces us to examine our physical and cultural attachment to eating meat. As a meat eater, I didn't always find this book to be an easy read, but it was impossible to put down. Well researched and compellingly written, Eating Animals is a must-read for anyone who cares about what they consume.
Hovering between hilarious and heartwarming—always smart and sensitive—Janzen's memoir reads like a conversation with a favorite friend. With gentle irony and love, she lays bare the collapse of her tempestuous marriage and her return to the traditional Mennonite community that raised her. It is a story of belonging, of coming home, and of the laughter that lives in tragedy.
Don’t be daunted by this book’s length (almost 700 pages); Byatt is a brilliant storyteller, especially when exploring the Victorian era through WWI. She covers an encyclopedic array of political and cultural topics through the complicated relationships of two families ruled by artists—a children’s book author and a potter—whose mythic creations hint at dark family secrets.
Jon Krakauer, who requires no introduction, turns his amazing journalistic talents to the war in Afghanistan, as told alongside the odyssey of Pat Tillman. The intensely personal story of Tillman's life creates a stark contrast to the atrocities that led up to, and occurred during, the war. Thank goodness that someone as talented as Krakauer chose to tell this story.
Don't let the title fool you—this book is an excellent read for males and females alike. In his typical smooth-flowing, lyrical, and witty style, Chabon gives us his first collected book of nonfiction. In short essays, he muses on everything from circumcision to his first kiss, and from The Future to talking to his kids about drugs. A wonderful collection from a wonderful author.
Being a travel writer is a Dream Job, and this book details the various paths to financial and spiritual success in this profession. From tips on how best to take the armchair reader to the Dream Destination, to how to neatly arrange a chaotic travel journal for future reference, Don George uses a series of professional examples to punctuate his lessons. Peace to travelers!
A beautiful novel that takes place in Sicily during the 1860's. The characters and writing style both work together to create a moving and expressive picture of the turbulence taking place in the midst of the aristocracy during this time. Both tragic and colorful, this is a difficult title to pass up for lovers of Italy. For anyone interested in historical fiction or Italy
Boston for the umpteenth time, Karnazes is sure to motivate your inner runner. His tales of lonely training sessions and ultramarathons —as well as his rediscovery of running after an extended hiatus—speak to the essence and beauty of the sport and help explain why so many are drawn to it.
On Monday, February 22nd at 7:30pm, we'll be hosting Colorado author Kirk Farber for his debut novel, Postcards From a Dead Girl. Kirk's book has been getting some rave reviews and we just had to share them with you here.
“Kirk Farber has a style very similar to Chuck Palahniuk, with offbeat observations, a view of our world through a slightly distorted lens, and a tone that's quite fun and sometimes hilarious and tragic at the same time. I love the voice and irreverence and humor.” - Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain
Daydreaming about crazy, hi-tech future worlds is not just the preserve of children, as shown in this entertaining book, which showcases the predictions made about the 20th century, from cities orbiting earth, to 150-year life spans and weather on demand. Light, funny and easy to read, it makes you appreciate the wild, endless optimism about human endeavor.
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