I always like to pick out a bunch of books to bring with me where ever I go. I like old school hardcovers and paperbacks, but I also use other ways of reading. Mostly it depends on my mood. Scroll through this section to see what I’m currently reading, or go directly to Book lists or Book reviews
Our Women on The Ground Book Review Our Women on the Ground takes readers to places few dare to go, like the eastern Aleppo home of Zaina Erhaim. The Syrian journalist’s…
March will be Women’s History Month again; a time to honor and celebrate women who have dared to transform history and inspired others to do the same. Women's History Month…
I’ve handpicked some of the best books on creativity that have personally resonated with me. These books have taught me something about what it means to be creative. It's a…
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I love going to the cinema. One of the things I really love to do when I'm in another country is to go watch a movie in the local movie…
Here are the books that really grabbed my attention in 2025. While some of these books may have been published this year, many of them are timeless classics that have…
In this series of posts, community members share their thoughts on the books I’ve recommended. I always find it exciting to hear what others think after reading these stories. There’s…
Here are ten books that have profoundly shaped my understanding of nonprofit work, philanthropy, and social impact. These books span a variety of fields, from social entrepreneurship to global development,…
When I think about what makes our book club so special, I realize it's not just about the books we read or the thoughtfulness of our conversations (though those are…
Finding meaning in life is that deep-seated desire to feel that our lives have purpose---that the things we do, even the small, everyday acts, matter in some way. Sometimes, that…