Hispanic culture, in general, has a firm, established view on the ideal male machismo and the female marianismo. In Machismo and Marianismo Tango, Dr. David Sequeira takes a deep dive into how these two ideals often clash and contrast, leading to violence and abuse of...

The J.O.A.T. Life Lessons From a Jill of All Trades by Kristin Massey is a self-help memoir that follows Massey's journey across multiple fields, leaning into the importance of adaptability and combining skillsets, referred to as “Skill-stitching.” She talks about her time in music, from...

Mercy's View: Blackout by J.J. Maze continues Heather’s journey from a runaway teen to an independent adult who learns to fend for herself and regain her confidence. Her relationship with her toxic and emotionally volatile mother remains challenging, prompting Heather to devise a well-crafted plan...

The End of Meaning: Cultural Change in America since 1945 by William A. Sikes is a tour de force in the breadth of American culture covered in his commentary, from religion and philosophy to literature and poetry, music and movies, letters and the internet, romance...

Depression is the leading cause of suicide in the world today. Many people secretly deal with it and find it difficult to open up due to fear of being judged or misunderstood. Brett Cotter uses his experience as a trauma recovery expert to help people who...

The Stress Is Gone Method: Break Free from Trauma, Emotional Pain, and Anxiety to Reclaim Your Destiny by Brett Cotter is a workbook that provides techniques for managing stress, anxiety, and trauma. Through the author’s Stress Stopper Breathwork, as well as other effective methods like...

Happily Ever After: A Reality Check by Kelly L. Howarth and Laurie Johnson dismantles the fairy-tale ideal of perfect relationships, replacing it with a grounded, honest exploration of love’s complexities. This book delves into the realities of long-term commitment, addressing common conflicts, emotional hurdles, and...

To Then and Back Again by Terry Bryson McMillan is an informal account told as if to a pal, possibly around a campfire, the pal being the reader, whom he often refers to as “my friend.” It covers McMillan’s life from birth until shortly after...

Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer by Brian Reisinger tells the story of his family's four-generation farm in Wisconsin, beginning with his great-grandfather, Alois, who emigrated from Europe in 1909. The Reisinger family faced numerous...

The Awkward Optimist: A Field Guide to Human Connection by Hector M. Rodriguez offers a comprehensive look at social interactions. Rodriguez talks about attraction in both the physical and psychological sense, leaning into how shared values, proximity, and personality traits influence relationships. He's got plenty...