Sweetness & Light: A True-Crime Memoir by Melinda Worth Popham explores family, identity, and the complexities of human relationships in mid-20th-century America. Popham weaves her personal narrative with historical events, capturing the essence of a bygone era while examining the impact of family dynamics and...

Straight Outta Skokie by Al Krockey is an absorbing memoir that had me engaged from the first page to the last. The author brought to life the social and cultural challenges of 1968 through the eyes of a young man. The book follows Krockey’s journey...

Daniel J. Basta’s Searching for Ghosts in the South Pacific is a breathtaking chronicle of exploration, friendship, and history, told through the author’s experiences diving among World War II shipwrecks scattered across the Pacific. Between 1991 and 1999, Basta and his close companions embarked on...

Emily Sayre Smith’s Smartass: A Memoir of a Mouthy Girl is not so aptly named, because she was an obedient and thoughtful child. Born to the Reverend and Mrs. Parke, unfairly, she became the scapegoat child. When her father failed to keep his stipend in...

Swept Away: A True Story of Grief & Acceptance by Becky Graff chronicles her family’s outdoor lifestyle before and during early 2020, sharing milestones like her daughters learning to ride bikes and homeschooling during the pandemic. On a camping trip at Little Wild Horse Canyon,...

Sex, Trucks, and Rock 'n Roll by Ben Mason chronicles the author’s life as a drummer and moving company owner, and captures his experience of love, music, and self-discovery. The memoir spans several decades, detailing Mason’s evolution from performing in a rock band to starting...

Survive Grief & Come Back to Life by Paula J Roscoe is a heartbreaking, compassionate, and uplifting memoir of a survivor. It discusses death, grief, and what one can expect to feel following the death of someone dear to them. It contains information on the grieving...

Secrets of the Shield by Dennis M. Currie is a work that blends realistic crime writing with creative non-fiction. Los Angeles County has always been a city of shadows, but what lies beneath its surface is darker than anyone imagined. Retired investigative sergeant Currie unveils...

In Single Handed by Joseph M. Kress, on Valentine's Day in 1975, Gregory Kress and Janet Robie take their vows in front of their friends in family. Sadly, only a short time later, the path of their lives changes after Gregory is murdered and Janet...

Surviving A Miracle: The Extraordinary True Story of a Daring Rescue along the Nā Pali Coast of Kaua‘i is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, adventure, and inspirational writing subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Richard Greenberg,...