Best for: Those looking for a different perspective on life in England. In a nutshell: Twenty-one Black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals share stories from their lives either as immigrants or as people viewed as ‘other’ in daily life. Worth quoting: “If a white kid raps all the lyrics to ‘Gold Digger’ and there isn’t a black person around to hear it, is it still racist?” “Our ancestors were terrified. Do not forget that. Allow them to humanness of fear.” “We fine-tune the ability to […]
Buy All the Books
Best for: Um, book lovers who will be in London. The title’s pretty spot on. In a nutshell: Catalog of new bookstores, secondhand bookstores, rare book dealers, libraries, and other book-related London spots. Worth quoting: “The collection of antiques upstairs is limited and expensive. The cafe menu is limited and expensive. The range of books for sale is limited and expensive. If you have the cash and want to buy into the concept of building a ‘luxury library,’ this store is a welcome addition to […]
Meditation with a Back Story
Best for: People who find meditation interesting but maybe aren’t ready to jump into reading the Dalai Lama’s works just yet. In a nutshell: TV journalist has panic attack on air; tries to do something about it. Worth quoting: “Make the present moment your friend rather than your enemy.” “Acceptance is not passivity. Sometimes we are justifiably displeased. What mindfulness does is create some space in your head so you can, as the Buddhists say, ‘respond’ rather than simply ‘react.’ “Perhaps ask yourself the following […]
Graphic Novel and a Double Cannonball!
Best for: Fans of graphic novels in the Marvel universe. In a nutshell: I’m not entirely sure what is going on. Line that sticks with me: N/A Why I chose it: We are in the midst of a huge book purge because it costs an absurd amount of money to ship books overseas, and this one from my partner’s pile caught my eye. Review: I think this is a situation where I needed to have more background to fully understand what was going on. I […]