Looking for inspiring, international reads? It’s no secret that Peace Corps Volunteers have incredible stories to tell about, or inspired by, their service. No two Peace Corps Volunteers have the same experience, even when serving in the same country. Match that with the ever-changing nature of the Peace Corps as an agency and advancements in developing countries, and you’ve got a near-endless supply of unique, international book reads...

The Peace Corps is a volunteer program run by the Government of the United States. For anyone who has considered joining, or who has volunteered with the Peace Corps, the term “it depends” will surely resonate. Peace Corps Volunteers (PCV) completing two years of service could be placed in a congested city, in the middle of a desert or in a small beach town. They could teach English to adults or help launch a community radio or social enterprise bakery. Simply put: “it depends.”...

With the Peace Corps, Florence High School graduate Kelly Branyik traveled to China to teach native students English for two years.

But now that she’s out, Branyik is using something she has been doing her entire life to help others.

“I have been a writer since as long as I can remember and it’s been one of those things that I have always wanted to do with my life,” Branyik said.

And write she did.

Branyik released her book, “It Depends,” Aug. 30. A second volume of the book is set to release this year in late August...