In this book untitled “From The Potato to Star Trek and Beyond: Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist”, Chester L. Richards presents his memoir. Former aerospace engineer, Richards offers us a collection of stories, spanning from Wild West trails tales of his ancestors to the Second World War and his experiences in the aerospace industry. … Read more
Books That Make You Want to Embark on an Adventure We all dream of adventure, just packing up and taking off on the open road. But life often holds us back. We can’t just pick up and go—or can we? From 2017 to 2021, Mary Hollendoner drove from California to Argentina in an old camper … Read more
Books That Make You Emotional from an Autobiographical Love Story Love, often sweeping us into a whirlwind, can unleash from our deepest depths extraordinary passion, creativity and some of the best stories. Multi-talented actress, director and stage producer Natalia Lazarus has added her new autobiographical book “My Love Affair: Thorns & Roses” to her distinguished … Read more
Books That Make You Undertake Life-Changing Adventures We all dream of adventure. Maybe some of us take on a mountain hike, or go on safari while vacationing. Do we really know, though, what it’s like to experience heart-racing, adrenaline-rushing, real-life adventures that change us to the core, making it so that we’re never the same … Read more
Books That Make You What To Do When Mommy Is Busy Children’s books often are about learning activities, and stories with fantastic adventures and morals. Sometimes, then, it’s refreshing when they tackle practical, everyday matters like: what should kids do when Mommy is busy? Because let’s face it, parents sometimes have stuff to do. Junyi … Read more
Books That Make You You Feel Like a Jeannie & Go on Magical Adventures Kids love magical stories that inspire them, that remind them of their own potential, that make them feel like they can do anything. Many who grew up in previous generations might remember TV sitcoms like “I Dream of Jeannie,” which featured … Read more
Books That Make You Embark on a Father and Son Writing Journey “FIN”, the groundbreaking debut novel from Gamal Williams, tells the gripping tale of three young boys who form an unlikely friendship. Soon, they discover that, despite their differences, they had more in common than they realized. When 14-year-old Fin met Stacks and Justin, … Read more
Books That Make You Books That Make You See the Future of Livestreaming & Digital Media Livestream events like The BookFest, of which Books That Make You is a presenting sponsor, are becoming more and more popular. The pandemic pushed us into a digital landscape. We began embracing livestream events in order to maintain connections. … Read more
Books That Make You Recognize Your Own Mindless Behaviors. We all have them: mindless behaviors that hold us back both professionally and personally. We wonder why we get stuck and can’t move forward. We hide behind masks and keep doing what we were taught (incorrectly) back in grade school. The result is frustration, as we … Read more
Books That Make You Fall in Love with the Pictures as well as the Story Children’s books, and the magic they weave with vibrant stories and art, can impact our lives from early on. Steven Joseph’s first children’s book, the award-winning The Last Surviving Dinosaur: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris, was the start of his crankiness journey. His … Read more