Stumbling Toward the Buddha by Dawn Downey is an enlightening collection of essays outlining the author’s life and her search for peace and serenity. The author first examines her childhood, where many of her beliefs about herself were first laid down. She realizes that her...

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...

Saving the Lost Girl: A Memoir of Healing shows the life of Kelly Jean Torres, who overcame a childhood marked by abuse, neglect, and abandonment. She shares her experiences with both her biological and foster families, where she and her sisters were subjected to physical,...

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...

Spared: Escaping Genocide in Rwanda and Finding a Home in America by Clementine Msengi is an unforgettable memoir of survival, strength, and hope. Msengi vividly recounts her harrowing experiences during the Rwandan genocide, painting a picture of unimaginable loss and devastation while also celebrating the...

Sit, Cinderella, Sit by Lisa Cheek is a memoir that tells the story of a woman who undergoes a journey of self-discovery and resilience during life’s unexpected challenges. With a playful twist on the Cinderella theme, Cheek explores her life, career, and the companionship of...

Jon Michaels uses Say Yes to remind readers that the small things in life can have a large impact and that attention to detail is vital. He also advises us to seize the opportunities that present themselves by saying yes. He refers to these options...

Scrambled or Sunny-Side Up? by Loren Ridinger is an emotionally rich memoir that explores the powerful love story and shared journey of Loren and her late husband, JR Ridinger. Known for their entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to each other, the Ridingers built a life...

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...

Suddenly Silent and Still is an uplifting memoir by Nin Mok. It captures Nin's journey through violent vertigo, the loss of two major senses, hearing and balance, lessons learned, and recovery. When tragedy suddenly hits Nin, a project management executive, she finds herself experiencing negative...