Book Review: How to Be Vegan

The vegan lifestyle has become increasingly popular in recent years, but many of the books on veganism still focus on recipes. I I was excited to be offered the opportunity to review a new book called How to Be Vegan, which focuses on the entire vegan lifestyle as opposed to merely snacks and recipes. It is penned by Elizabeth Castoria, former editor of VegNews, and covers a broad range of topics.

Pros:

• Beautiful, colorful layout
• Easy and fun to read
• Includes a healthy dose of humor
• Offers original content beyond diet advice
• Has many entertaining graphics and charts
  

Book Review: $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

Books on entrepreneurship are extremely common. Many business owners try to sell a book that basically shares their story for success. However, their methods may not apply to your interests or skill sets. So what if you're looking for the elements that make each business successful? There are many similarities between startups built on a shoestring that not only survive but also thrive. You can read these secrets to success and apply them yourself using Chris Guillebeau's $100 Startup.

Pros:

• Friendly, conversational voice
• Fun images and formatting
• Utilizes case studies from over 1,000 startups
• Removes funding as an excuse
• Very motivational
• Offers realistic, practical advice

Coming Soon: $100 Startup Review

There comes a time in many of our lives where we wonder, "What's next?" Perhaps you're tired of sitting in a cubicle, working for the man, or are just unwilling to putting off your dreams any longer. I know I certainly felt that way when I decided to pursue becoming a make-up artist.

Author Chris Guillebeau, one of my favorite inspirations and famous for The Art of Non-Conformity, offers a great selection of ideas to get you started. He takes away the excuses (no money, no time) to help show you that your dreams are a lot closer than you think.

Hit the jump for a video. The full review will be posted early next week.