How to Become an Ambassador with Thomas Armbruster, a former member of the State Department Just what is it like to be an ambassador? What does being a diplomat in the Foreign Service mean? Is this something we can do at any age? How is it life-changing? Tom Armbruster is our guest today. With his … Read more
The first day of a new school year brings all kinds of emotions to the surface. While some kids are psyched to be with friends and begin a new adventure, others are dealing with first-day butterflies and shedding fearful tears. Using special books to break the ice with new students is a great way to … Read more
Essential people in her life describe her as a solo act at best, and “egomaniacal, solipsistic, self-focused” and, perhaps most hurtful, “a mean mom.” Yet, the morning her story begins, Eleanor Flood lists the many ways in which she and today will be different, by which she means better. Following this mom and her nine-year-old … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Look At The Evolution of Civilization Through the Lens of Rising Cognition Humanity continues to evolve. Is it on an accelerating path of rising cognition? According to our guest today, the Darwinian process of evolution has given way to a fast and directed cognitive evolution, driving our … Read more
Do you remember your first encounter with this oldest form of literature? Poetry means so many things to so many of us. But we have author Debbie Monteggia who discusses the common thread in humanity, her own experience, and the power of “Tears of Change.” Here’s what Debbie has to say about her latest book, … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You Learn About Hidden Heroes While Also Teaching Children to Read At a time when division plagues our country, New York Times bestselling author Mark K. Shriver offers parents and teachers a handbook for gratitude, unity and healing through his first children’s book, 10 HIDDEN HEROES: A Counting … Read more
There are many assisted living service providers that offer various treatments and care depending on one’s needs. There are many factors that one should consider before choosing the most appropriate facility, among them being the specific needs that your loved one has. The trained professionals at the facility can conduct a thorough assessment of the … Read more
What makes a great historical romance novel? We ask Clyve Rose, author of many a historical romance, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Her work is laced with the intense passion and curiosity for historical and mythological research. Clyve believes that love is the highest and strongest force in the world and that it only manifests when we are … Read more
We’re talking about books that make you discover yourself while on an exotic adventure. Of course, books take us away. To different places, different times, to meet different people. The external adventure is often just the backdrop to the real story, which is the internal or psychological journey we take with the character. The … Read more
A Photo Tour of Lost Books Bookstore in Montrose Tucked between the San Gabriel Mountains, Angeles National Forest, and neighboring La Cañada Flintridge in Southern California, is Montrose, or La Crescenta-Montrose. A community that welcomes visitors with its array of shops, beautiful views of Los Angeles, and now, a must-see bookstore. With a … Read more