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September 11, 2020
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 | Plant Power It is difficult to know the exact percentage of vegetarians and vegans in the world, but India consistently tops the list as the country with the highest number, with an estimated 38 percent of the population identifying as vegetarians. While vegetarians generally abstain from meat products, many consume dairy, eggs, and honey. Vegans, on the other hand, abstain from consuming or using all forms of animal products, including but not limited to leather and beeswax. With a growing interest in sustainability, and increasing awareness on the environmental impact of the livestock industry, many consumers are turning to plant-based meal options to reduce their carbon footprint. Reducitarians and flexitarians (also called semi-vegetarians) are among the vegetarian-adjacent, eco and/or dietary-minded individuals who opt to reduce their meat consumption by following a mostly, but not strictly, plant-based diet. Social movements such as Meatless Monday and Veganuary are encouraging omnivores to experiment with plant-based options, and the growing availability of plant-based proteins and meat alternatives is making the transition more attractive to consumers. Whether embarking on a new lifestyle, looking to reduce animal consumption, or aiming for a more sustainable diet, there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to experimenting with vegan and vegetarian recipes. Learn more and check out these titles |
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 | Books on the Air An overview of talked-about books and authors. This weekly update, published every Friday, provides descriptions of recent TV and radio appearances by authors and their recently released books. See the hot titles from the media this week. |
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 | Chuck Palahniuk Born February 21, 1962, Charles Michael Palahniuk spent his early childhood living out of a mobile home in Burbank, Washington. His parents, Carol and Fred Palahniuk, separated and divorced when he was fourteen, leaving Chuck and his siblings to spend much of their time on their maternal grandparent's cattle ranch. The surname, Palahniuk, which is Ukrainian in origin, can be spelled and pronounced numerous different ways. According to Chuck, his paternal grandparents decided to pronounce it as a combination of their first names, Paula and Nick. After high school, Chuck attended the University of Oregon, graduating with a BA in journalism in 1986. He entered the workforce as a journalist for a local Portland newspaper, but soon grew tired of the job. He then gained employment as a diesel mechanic, spending his days repairing trucks and writing technical manuals. It has been almost 25 years since the landmark publication of Fight Club, and Chuck shows no signs of slowing down. He currently divides his time between two homes- one in Oregon and one in Washington State-both of which he shares with his partner of twenty years and their dogs. When he is not on tour, Chuck is constantly writing. Check out is books here. |
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 | 15 Editors' Picks for Fall/Winter 2020 In a year when the ground is constantly shifting beneath our feet, one thing remains steady-our excitement over new books. The editors at Library Journal picked their favorites. Check them out here |
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| We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.-Chuck Palahniuk, Diary
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