We have all heard our moms repeat common sayings throughout our lives. All over the world, mothers share unique words of wisdom with their children when they're younger and often even when they're older. Mama-isms: Words, Wisdom, and Wit celebrates the role of mothers in...

Life Sucks: Memories and Introspection During the Great COVID Lockdown by PS Conway is a hugely funny, deeply satirical, and, at times, starkly dark look at life, especially during the pandemic lockdown. It is a collection of short, pithy essays that sum up the author’s...

But It’s Okay If I Do It: True Confessions of an Unintentional A$$HOLE by Shirley Laffa reads like an afternoon gossip with a cup of tea or a fun time with a friend over a bottle of Prosecco. Yes, it is that good! Whether she...

In 2015, Lasse Toft was taken to the hospital ICU for a severe injury, and it took ten days for him to wake up and realize that he was going to spend a long time in the hospital recovering. His hospital stint lasted six months....

Joy Alicia’s So Drunk a Tooth’s Gotta Go delivers a vibrant blend of humor and wisdom, covering various experiences from the gig economy to modern dating. Alicia’s essays are refreshingly candid, packed with sharp wit and insightful observations. Her essay “Dating Hacks & Dating Advice...

Mommy’s Boy by Jennifer Huston Schaeffer is a memoir that chronicles the author’s touching journey with her beloved dog, Benny. When Jennifer first met Benny, she knew they were meant for each other. His excitement was evident, and it was as if he understood that...

Geri o Shimasu by Alia Luria is a memoir of her time as a law student in Tokyo in the early 2000s, where she was thrust head-first into adjusting to a foreign culture. She finds herself muddling through health issues and everyday hurdles, from securing...

The Little Black Book of Birthday Wisdom: Quotes on Aging, Life, and Birthday Cake by Mike Kowis is a fun collection of amusing and thought-provoking quotes about aging, life, and birthday cake, taken from different persons through the ages. The quotations touch on a wide...

Karen S. Katz’s memoir, Getting Sauced, offers a tasteful journey into the world of food television. Katz, a trailblazer behind the scenes, shares her experiences working with some of the biggest names in culinary TV, providing an intimate glimpse into the chaotic yet exhilarating early...

Unlikely Gifts Unwrapped is a courageous and deeply moving firsthand narrative of Diane M. Simard's experience with Stage III breast cancer. From the very first page, Simard draws you into her world with openness and honesty, sharing not only the physical, mental, and emotional toll...