Shucking Capers: Small Stories From a Big Island is a memoir with roots in a walled hilltop town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. Maria Teresa Agozzino’s father, Lillo, is the eldest son of a Sicilian patriarchal family. Pamela, her mother, is British, and as...

In Scattershot: My Journey from the Projects to Paris to Rodeo Drive, nonagenarian bon vivant Larry Chrysler recounts his extraordinarily long and remarkable life adventures. The narrative exudes candor, earthy humor, gratitude, humility, and a rare and unwavering adherence to his firm conviction that angels...

Standing on Our Ancestors' Shoulders by Merry Stewart is a collection of stories exploring the historical experiences and transitions of African Americans in rural Georgia from the 1930s to the 1970s. It covers family, home, school, and church life and is focused on oral history...

Stories My Father Told Me by Dvora Treisman is a moving and intimate memoir that brings to life the experiences of the author's father, Rafał Feliks Buszejkin, during some of the most turbulent periods of the 20th century. Through a collection of personal stories and...

Simposio, Italian Recipes, Travel, and Culture: Florence by Claudia Rinaldi and Annamaria Schram is a gorgeous book that presents a feast for the eyes, the intellect, the heart, and the palate. Inspired by the Renaissance and the culinary traditions of Florence, it educates the reader...

I have always wanted to visit Scotland. I can now say I have had the best visit there without leaving home. Scotland: The Storyteller's Photo Guide by Joana Kruse is the best photo travel book I have ever had the privilege to read. Is this...

Someday is Today by Allison Manswell is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate dynamics of racial equity within the workplace, offering insights that go beyond surface discussions to tackle the emotional ramifications of discrimination. Through character-driven narratives, Manswell encourages readers to confront their...

Sketches of Curious Events and Practices in the Lives of the Intriguing People Who Inhabited Early America by Frank E Kuron is a mixed media historical account in which Kuron discusses those who had a hand in molding America. In sections like From Where to...

There’s nothing quite like the food of a specific country to teach and inspire you to learn more about the place. In Kisha Bennett’s Solo Sazón, the author combines a passion for Argentinian food and culinary traditions to inspire single moms to enjoy the authentic...

Struggles Against Time: Memories and Musings is a philosophical and deeply reflective memoir by Ted Shigematsu. Ted shares his experience of feeling like he didn't belong as a child with Japanese genes in Genova, Italy. He couldn't wait to migrate with his family to the...