What) Borders Group, Inc. is an international book and music retailer based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Borders is the second-largest bookstore chain in the United States (after Barnes & Noble), selling a wide variety of books, CDs, DVDs, and periodicals, as well as gifts and stationery. In 2008, Borders Group's total revenue was US$3.82 billion.  As of 2009, there are 517 Borders stores in the United States.  During the autumn and winter months, Borders also operates calendar stores and mall kiosks under the Day By Day Calendar Company name. (1)

    Where) 1012 Woodward Avenue (313) 963-8840

    Why) This bookstore was the last stop on my walking tour of downtown Detroit.  I could have included it in the last section but I didn't.  You see, when I was there, I browsed upon a book that is still influencing my life today in many ways (some of them may even be profound ones).  

    Update #1: I ordered the sequel and it was the only book that I took on our Florida trip.
    Update #2: I ordered the final book in the trilogy and it was the only reading material that I took on our Alberta trip.
    Update #3: I ordered the autobiography of the author and I intended to read it on our Quebec trip but I couldn't wait.
























Essentially, it is a very clearly written mindfulness instruction manual. You can purchase a copy here.








This one describes advanced mental states that I will probably never attain. You can purchase a copy here.








This one is about basic Buddhism but it contains a number of suggestions that I am trying out in my life. You can purchase a copy here.







This one shows the human side of a Buddhist monk. You can purchase a copy here.