Advanced Praise for ME SPEAK RUSSIAN ONE DAY

"This book had me literally laughing out loud while I read it on a recent flight overseas. I think the other passengers probably thought I was insane. For the record, I'm not crazy, and neither is the author of this hilarious and thought-provoking tome. The way in which Bryant recounts his linguistic mishaps in Russia reach beyond any geographic boundaries and address the difficulties of cross-cultural communication on a much broader level. I lived in China for a year during college and completely identified with the 'fish out of water' experience that Bryant so perfectly captures. This is a book that speaks to anyone who has ever attempted to tackle a foreign language/culture or has had a desire to do so. I couldn't recommend this extremely intelligent, well-crafted book any higher."

-Gigi D'Agostino

Advance Praise for THE MOSCOW DIARIES

"Having lived in Moscow for a couple of years in the mid-90s, I have read my fair share of books on the city and its environs. That said, I was rather skeptical when I ran across "The Moscow Diaries' while browsing the web. I ultimately gave in to my book addiction instincts and ordered it. Despite my desire for it to be mediocre, I have to admit that I was quite pleasantly surprised. It is a well-written, meticulously-crafted tome that will now proudly share space with the other books in my 'Russia pantheon' bookshelf. For anyone who has lived in Moscow (or Russia, for that matter), anyone interested in traveling there, or anyone with an interest in travel/exploration in general, I couldn't recommend this book more highly."

-Timothy Malloy