Jay’s Book Talk: The Stormlight Archive
A new epic series by the best-selling writer of Robert Jordan’s final Wheel of Time novels introduces the world of Roshar through the experiences of a war-weary royal compelled by visions, a highborn youth condemned to military slavery and a…
Fandom Spotlight: Godzilla and Kaiju
“Professor Tanabe… I saw it! A creature from the Jurassic era!” – Godzilla (1954) Godzilla, the king of rubber suit monsters. Since his first appearance in 1954, he has terrified and amazed audiences all over the world for nearly 70…
¿Hablas Español? Resources to Learn Spanish
One of the most important aspects of a culture is language. Here are some of the best resources to learn Spanish. Language is meant to be used, so take advantage of any option that lets you actively converse with native…
Jay’s Book Talk: The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal
An investigative journalist exposes the many holes in today’s bestselling behavioral science, and argues that the trendy, TED-Talk-friendly psychological interventions that are so in vogue at the moment will never be enough to truly address social injustice and inequality. The…
Jay’s Book Talk: How to Win Friends and Influence People
This book is the most successful motivational book of all time. Dale Carnegie’s time-tested advice will enable you to manage personal relationships more effectively, and show you how to communicate with diplomacy and tact, make people like you, increase your…
Jay’s Book Talk: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
“After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered if she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would…
Jay’s Book Talk: 10% Happier by Dan Harris
After his nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. He realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant,…
Try Something New During National Poetry Month
April is National Poetry Month, making it an excellent time to pick up a new author or try something new. One of the best things about poetry is that it really benefits from a live reading, enriching the material and…
Jay’s Book Talk: On the Clock
“On the Clock explores the lengths that half of Americans will go to in order to make a living, offering not only a better understanding of the modern workplace, but also surprising solutions to make work more humane for millions…
Jay’s Book Talk: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata
A Japanese woman who has been working at a convenience store for 18 years, much to the disappointment of her family, finds friendship with an alienated, cynical and bitter young man who becomes her coworker. This book is for anyone…