Transit of Venus: Travels in the Pacific
- Location(s): Pacific Ocean
- Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs, Travelogue
- Era(s): 1990s
The Pacific Ocean calls to mind a world of fabulous kingdoms and noble savages, guilt free sex and gin-clear lagoons, and a perfect idleness fed by lush fruits and fish-rich seas. Ever since Captain Cook first went to Tahiti...
Transylvania’s History A to Z: 100 Word Stories
- Location(s): Transylvania
- Genre(s): Historical, Fiction, Short Stories
- Era(s): Antiquity, medieval, early modern
Transylvania’s unspoiled natural beauty, its tumultuous history, and the people who touched it are depicted in this book. Written as snapshots, tall tales, and descriptive narratives, these 100-word stories are the espresso of creative writing. A – Z, 100-Words...
- Location(s): Upper Peninsula, Michigan
- Genre(s): Mystery, Suspense
- Era(s): Modern
TERRIFIED… It was supposed to be a harmless camping trip. Six wayward teenagers who’d run into trouble with the law, and their court-appointed guardians, Sara and Martin Randhurst. Three nights on a small, deserted island off of Michigan’s upper...
- Location(s): Berlin
- Genre(s): Fiction
- Era(s): Modern
Award-winning author Helon Habila has been described as “a courageous tale teller with an uncompromising vision…a major talent” (Rawi Hage). His new novel Travelers is a life-changing encounter with those who have been uprooted by war or aspiration, fear...










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