Blue Lily Press was founded in 2008 as an imprint of Sandalwood Press to publish general non-fiction books in the categories of armchair travel, regional photography, and topics of general interest suitable for all ages that add to the enjoyment and understanding of the world about us.

On Safari in New York

On Safari in New York

photographs by Susan Surasky

edited by Jan Surasky

A road map for enjoying the flora and fauna of your own backyard, On Safari in New York takes the reader on a grand and glorious trip through upstate New York’s beautiful, enchanting many lakes and hillsides, mountains, meadows and woodlands, with spectacular

101 Ways To Be Happy

101 Ways To Be Happy

by Jan Surasky

illustrated by Susan Surasky

101 Ways to be Happy is a fun book for all ages with 101 mostly free ideas on how to enjoy this beautiful Earth whether you are indoors or out, sunny or wet, no matter the season. Blank pages in the back to add your own ideas.

France

France

by Jan Surasky

A look at France through the lens of a lifetime Francophile. The sophistication of Paris, its fashion, its cafes, its chocolate shops, second-hand books stores, its celebration of art, romance, and the joie de vivre. The magic of Provence, its carousels, the hilltop city of

Ireland

Ireland

by Jan Surasky

photographs by Susan Surasky

A travel book of photos and journal jottings by an artist/photographer who on a whirlwind trip to the Emerald Isle fell in love with the country and its people. Full of color with photos of Dublin and its famous street of shops on Grafton Street, the city of Galway, the recreated nineteenth century Bunratty Castle and Folk Village, The Burren, County Claire, one of the largest limestone formations in Europe, and the enchanting and breathtaking natural wonder, the Cliffs of Moher. A love letter to a beautiful, magical island and its people.