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Black History Month…
This intimate look at the legendary boxing champ’s life won the 2018 PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. Judges called it “a beautifully-written, transcendent biography that renders vivid in every stage of a remarkable life: Ali the brash teenager, Ali the proud Muslim, Ali the conscientious objector — and then: Ali the warrior, the man of peace, and finally the icon.”
SXSW 2019…
Beloved food writer Mark Bittman will be discussing “Localizing Food to Restore Human Health” as a featured speaker at SXSW this year. Read his collection of thought-provoking columns from The New York Times about the health impacts of our current food production. A guide to what it really means to eat well.
Black History Month…
This moving memoir from Jackie Robinson inspired the movie “42.” The baseball legend’s hard-hitting account reveals the struggles and obscene bigotry he faced as the first black player to bust open major league’s racial barrier. Baseball wouldn’t be the beautiful game we love today without the tenacious courage of Robinson.
Get cozy for winter…
Snuggle up under a soft blanket and discover Hygge. It's a way of life in Denmark, comprised of intimate friendships, mindfulness, and lots of candles. Is it any surprise that a country that focuses so much on engineering lovely moments tends to be happier than others? Remember: When life gives you lemons, make a hyggelig glass of lemonade.
Short-listed for the PEN/ESPN Award…
Spark your spirit of adventure with these gripping stories of dangerous expeditions, fearless explorers, and extraordinary outdoors feats throughout history. Krakauer fans take note.
Black History Month…
Short-listed for the prestigious PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing, this is the rousing story of the rise, fall, and resurgence of athletes as activists, from Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali to Colin Kaepernick and LeBron James.
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