Join Barbara Young as she recalls the teachings and values she gained from her mother's words in Mother's Pearls: An Enduring Gift. Apart from its wise teachings, the book allows readers to reflect on their own life lessons with the blank spaces provided. Barbara's "pearls"...

My Search for Jazzbo Jones is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, slice-of-life, and inspirational writing genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Ethan Hirsh, the narrative delves into the author's quest to uncover the mystery surrounding...

My Father's Suitcase falls into the autobiography, family drama, and inspirational writing genres. It is best suited to adult readers and contains a discussion of abuse as well as other adult content and language. Penned by author Mary Garden, this gripping memoir delves into the...

“Food is more than sustenance, it’s a shared language of love, history, and community.” I love these opening lines in the Introduction to Lana Taylor Stuart’s My Southern Table. Food is much more than what we eat to survive: it defines who we are and...

Monsters on the Loose by Richard L. Carrico unravels the haunting mysteries behind three unsolved murders that gripped Prohibition Era San Diego in 1931. Beyond the sun-kissed beaches and seemingly tranquil neighborhoods lies a chilling narrative of terror and vulnerability. Carrico meticulously recounts the tragic...

In Mastering the Art of Stress, Sophia Elan discusses poor health decisions and why we may make them. After processing her traumas, she developed the "K.I.S.S." ("Keep It Simple, Sweetheart") philosophy, which helps her manage stress without the use of medicines. Told in two parts,...

In Man Up. Sober Up., Ryan Penley chronicles a turbulent battle with addiction, which entails hospitalizations, arrests, and pivotal moments of reckoning, alongside advice on conquering addiction linked to his journey. Stressing trauma's link to addiction, Penley urges self-examination and acknowledgment of addiction's distributive impact....

Katya Zinn's Manic-Depressive Pixie Dream Girl demonstrates her views on love, mental illness, and social constructs. As a gifted person, Zinn displays a unique self-awareness as she discusses the pitfalls of romanticizing mental illness. The author presents poetry, a mostly redacted story, a retelling of...

If you think homecoming is only about the game and dance, then you are mistaken. Its traditions have united schools, communities, and families for decades, and its less well-known aspects have a deeper meaning and impact on the people of Texas. The homecoming mums, short...

Confession by Nicholas Antony Parisi tells the true story of the "King of Bootleggers" Murder. The story of two mob families fighting each other for control and the murder of the "king of bootleggers" took the world by storm. Told by a member of the...