It's not every day you get to meet the author of one of your gems from your book collection. During a dinner get-together with friends, I had the incredible opportunity to meet Harold McGee, the author of 'On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.' Read this blog to explore the delightful surprises that unfolded!

Looking for inspiration about leadership and the most fragile ecosystem on Earth? Take a look at my Antarctica-inspired book recommendations!

If you feel a thrill each time the natural world reveals one of its secrets to you, then I suggest picking up a copy of The Song of the Cell. The book brims with the sheer joy of understanding the world of biological cells. It may not be a quick read, but it should leave you with the sense of momentous possibility that marks this special moment in human history.

Throughout this story, author Richard Powers draws powerful links between biodiversity and human diversity. If you’d like a glimpse at how the natural world can penetrate our lives to bring us both pain and enduring joy, pick up a copy of the novel Bewilderment.

Would you like coffee or tea? Before you decide, I recommend you read on. This is Your Mind on Plants is another Michael Pollan book that makes for a compelling read. As promised by the title, this book takes a deep dive into three plant-derived molecules and their impacts on people: opium, caffeine, and mescaline.