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The Kama Sutra, translated as "Aphorisms on Love," is one of the world's best-known sexual texts. Historians think it first appeared between 400 and 200 BCE. It is an ancient Hindu book, originally written in Sanskrit by Vātsyāyana, a Hindu philosopher who lived in India during the time.

The Kama Sutra isn't completely about sex, by the way. While it is considered the definitive authority on human sexual behavior, it also encompasses an entire way of life. Since Vātsyāyana was a philosopher, his writings covered more than just sexual positions.Read More »

My husband recommends books sparingly to me, but ever single one he has suggested has had a major impact on me. Now I know that if he casually mentions a title and says I “might like it,” then I’d best get reading. Last year, he threw one my way that completely changed the way I view fine dining. Life, On the Line by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, is the autobiography of one of the world’s top chefs, Grant Achatz.Read More »

Does your birth date have anything to do with your favorite color? According to a new book, it should. If you surround yourself with the hue that corresponds to your birthday, you could be on your way to leading your best life and bringing out your finest characteristics and traits. So is colorstrology the be-all and end-all of astrology? Is it time to toss our tarot cards and stop checking our horoscopes? Here’s a breakdown of what colorstrology is and whether you need to pick up a book on the subject.Read More »

Sometimes you just have to step out of your comfort zone. My boyfriend and I are both avid readers. We are always recommending new reads to each other and discussing our favorite authors. While we both love to read, our tastes in literature could not be further apart. I like the classics; his tastes are a bit more...well, nerdy. I mean, don't get me wrong, I certainly embrace my inner nerd. I love Harry Potter and Transformers and Pokemon, etc. But even I have my limits. Let's just say Star Wars is not my forte.Read More »