As we settle into new routines of social distancing and hand washing, all of us at Foreword feel blessed to be in an industry bound together by a mutual love of books. We know books have the power to help us heal, persevere, laugh, and... Read More

A couple years ago we were smitten with An Atlas of Extinct Countries, Gideon Defoe’s “irreverent look at the history of defunct nations and the larger-than-life personalities behind them,” which earned a starred review from Eileen... Read More

With snails and glaciers as pacesetters, the United States has gradually come around to the idea that marijuana and certain other medicinal plants may not be so bad after all. Dozens of states now allow cannabis for medical purposes, as... Read More

Put one foot in front of the other. Pay attention to this, overlook that. Seek a bit of happiness, try to live in a way that feels right. That’s basically what we all do to get by. And yet, for many of us, deep down we know there’s... Read More

Add this to the reasons experts warn us not to spend too much time with smart phones: By heavily relying on Google Maps and other navigational apps, you will definitely weaken the area of your brain that controls your sense of direction.... Read More

If you spend your waking hours watching video of crocodiles attacking wildebeest and falcons downing doves in midair, you’d be forgiven for believing that relations between all species is merciless, that each form of life on earth is... Read More

There are lots of walks of life—some humdrum, others criminal, a few of the original and exhilarating variety, and every flavor in between. Like it or not, you’ve chosen a path, but don’t despair, you can change directions any time... Read More

This week’s interview takes us to Japan, though its topic is decidedly less cheerful than the Tokyo Summer Olympics currently enrapturing that country and the world. Back in 2015, Shiori Ito was beginning her journalism career after an... Read More