Mastering the Art of Travel by A.J. Weimer is a thoroughly comprehensive, practical guide I wish I had read sooner. It includes so many things I have never thought about. It is about transforming travel from a regular and casual activity into a carefully cultivated...

Lady D's Chiseled by Choices combines her own life stories with advice about recovering from trauma and rebuilding one's life. The book examines various aspects of personal wellness and their impact on us. It covers topics such as emotional health, loss, relationships, work, finances, spirituality,...

In Weird, Lynette Eklund describes how she knew that she wanted to live and work in Hollywood. It was a dream she had planned from childhood with meticulous determination. At college, she studies fashion design to prepare for a possible career in costume design. But...

Walk a Lonely Mile by Brian Paige is a reflective memoir that follows the author’s experiences with friendship, ambition, relationships, and the unpredictable turns that shape a life. The book begins with his memories from adolescence, including the awkward and impulsive behaviors of his early...

Wrong Bird by Matthew West-James is a memoir built around moments when his confidence and his reality collided. The book begins with his teenage decision to mark a turning point in life with a phoenix tattoo that later proves to be nearly identical to the...

The Power of the Question by Michael S. Phillips is a self-help guide that aims to help readers get better at connecting with people by staying curious and actually listening in the moment. The author discusses the importance of emotional self-awareness and how different experiences...

Dina Saalisi still remembers the abuse she suffered at the hands of a close family member when she was much younger. Rather than let those turbulent times define her, she moved past them and, with a series of strategically thought-out and documented methods, turned that...

Tortured Soles by Fran Weinstein is a memoir from her childhood to retirement. Growing up in New York in a dysfunctional family, she was frequently subjected to her parents’ constant fights. Her mother, a refugee from Europe, suffered bouts of depression, and her father was...

Futureproofing Humanity by Robert M. Geraci examines how modern scientific discoveries changed the way people understand the fate of human civilization. After geology and evolutionary theory revealed that life emerged through natural processes across immense spans of time, the possibility that humanity might also disappear...

A Child of the 1950s by Frederik Nebeker offers a reflective look at growing up during a decade often remembered for its optimism, social order, and rapid changes in American culture. Through personal memories and moments from daily life, Nebeker recounts what it was like...