The Power of Introverts
https://youtu.be/c0KYU2j0TM4Our world prizes extroverts, but Susan Cain makes a case for the contemplative. She's [...]
Viktor E. Frankl
Victor E. Frankl // “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose [...]
A Year in Provence: Peter Mayle
In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and [...]
The Madman’s Library – The Strangest Books, Manuscripts and Other Literary Curiosities From History: Edward Brooke-Hitching
Written by Edward Brooke-Hitching, this fascinating collection uncovers some of the strangest and most extraordinary [...]
Jazz Musician Lettering
Curated by Reagan Ray, this collection showcases the expressive typography found on classic jazz album covers. Each [...]
The Origins of the Days of the Week
Rooted in ancient astronomy and mythology, the seven days were named after celestial bodies - the sun, moon, and [...]
A Poem of Friendship: Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni // We are not loversbecause of the lovewe makebut the lovewe haveWe are not friendsbecause of the [...]
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou gives an intimate portrait of her poignant life interwined with the civil war era told through a childs [...]
South Indian Traditional Kolam Ritual
A timeless daily practice in Tamil Nadu, kolam transforms simple dots into intricate, flowing patterns at the [...]
The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia
The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux’s account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with [...]
Remember Me: Miguel
A tender song by Miguel, “Remember Me” carries a message of love that endures beyond distance. Featured [...]
A Life on Our Planet: David Attenborough
In this powerful first-hand account, David Attenborough reflects on humanity’s impact on nature with both urgency [...]
Wonderstruck: Brian Selznick
Brian Selznick narrates a visualising compelling and an awe-inspiring journey of Ben and Rose. Part prose [...]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg // "Work for what you believe in, but pick your battles, and don’t burn your bridges. Don’t be [...]
Newspaper Blackout Poem: Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon is an American writer and artist known for his innovative “blackout poetry” and creative philosophy. [...]
Wit on the Winding Roads of the Himalayas
Scattered across the hills, these cleverly worded signs blend humor with caution, turning safety messages into [...]
Wisdom in Difficult Times: Pema Chödrön
Pema Chödrön // “The only time we really know what’s really going on is when the rug’s been pulled out from [...]
Autobiography of a Yogi
Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound [...]
Where Indian Streets Speak in Type
Typeface and graphic designer Pooja Saxena documents the rich variety of fonts found on Indian streets, archiving [...]
Partition: W. H. Auden
A stark and reflective poem by W. H. Auden, “Partition” captures the human cost behind political decisions and [...]
Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure
It was crazy. It was unthinkable. It was the adventure of a lifetime. When Don and Dana Starkell left Winnipeg in a [...]
Road to Heaven: Encounters with Chinese Hermits
In 1989, Bill Porter, having spent much of his life studying and translating Chinese religious and [...]
Travel the World from Your Window
Created to ease pandemic-era cabin fever, WindowSwap invites you to experience the world through 10-minute looping [...]
Man’s Search for Meaning: Viktor E. Frankl
Viktor Frankl has lived through one of the worst crimes committed to fellow humans in the recent [...]