Browsing: Essays

“How do we become who we are in the world? We ask the world to teach us.”On her 120-acre homestead…

Hannah Howard was only 18 when she landed a job at a Michelin-starred restaurant. But as she navigated the heady world of Manhattan’s food scene, she found herself struggling with a destructive eating disorder. A “candid and searching memoir” (Kirkus Reviews) with over 1,600 five-star Goodreads ratings.

lost in the wilderness of her soulhe found himself a home…In this collection of poetic encounters, A.M. Johnson opens her…

When Susan Purvis was inspired to train a five-week-old puppy to be a rescue dog, she started a journey that would change both their lives. “A brave and profound book about the eternally compelling topic of human survival” (New York Times bestselling author Sebastian Junger).

In this New York Times bestseller that “entertains as it enlightens” (O, The Oprah Magazine), a veteran copy editor demystifies the English language with wit and clarity. “An utterly delightful book to read… Will stand among the classics” (New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout).

A hilarious, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest memoir and New York Times bestseller by the beloved comedic actress known for her…

“Courageous and compassionate” (New York Times bestselling author Cornel West): Super Bowl champion and activist Michael Bennett discusses systemic racism in professional sports — and beyond. “Bennett uses his professional fame to shed light on American racism in these astute personal essays” (Publishers Weekly).

A must-read for animal lovers! After discovering an injured bobcat kitten crying for help, a Mojave desert tour guide adopted the young animal into his family — and heart — in this “charming” book for “readers who enjoy stories of human-animal friendships” (Library Journal).

“Sparkles with intelligent and insightful forays” (Kirkus Reviews): The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Freedom shares a provocative collection of sharply written essays about our civilization and planet. “Franzen displays his signature precision and deadpan humor” (Vanity Fair).

For those who stay awake at night composing witty retorts for long-ago conversations, fret no more! This wickedly funny compendium of scathing insults is sure to bolster your verbal sparring skills — and prepare you to strike down any foe.