Under the Skin by Max Lanski is an account of a friendship that leaves Lanski questioning whether the meaning he gives to a connection matches the relationship itself. A Russian architect living in Sweden, Lanski grows close to Alma, a married Brazilian architect whose placement...

Elaine Hsieh Yu’s Ugly Dumpling: A Memoir follows the author’s childhood after immigrating from Hong Kong to Hawaii in the 1970s, where she grows up in poverty with her mother and brothers after a violent separation from her father. Yu describes vivid scenes of life...

Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines by Adrienne Caldwell is a deeply moving, horrific memoir of one woman’s dysfunctional childhood marred by neglect, physical, mental, and sexual abuse by the very people who were supposed to care for her. After constant abuse her entire life, the...

Understanding Your Depression by Ray J. Dodkins delves into the complex emotional and psychological factors that influence depression in both men and women. The book examines developmental differences rooted in childhood and societal expectations, highlighting how emotional triggers, perceptions of self-worth, and gender-specific reactions contribute...

Ugly Dog Sweaters and Other Indignities by Ken Van Camp is a humorous short story anthology narrated by Keke, a clever dog offering a canine’s-eye view of human life. In Pawprints in the Concrete, Keke and her human share a lazy afternoon in a hammock,...

Inspired by his father's legacy as an academic achiever, the author diligently worked and devoted himself until he succeeded in his chosen field. His rewards included a thriving career as a renowned investment banker. At the peak of his success, with wealth and luxury within...

Un-Adoptically Me by Elmarie Arnold is a poignant memoir that explores the emotional and spiritual trauma associated with being adopted. Although Elmarie was raised by loving adoptive parents, her quest to understand her roots consumed her life, significantly impacting her relationships and sense of self....

Unplugged: Reclaiming Your Life from Mobile Phone Dependency by Declan Slack is an essential read that tackles the pressing issue of mobile phone addiction in our daily lives. This insightful book sheds light on the mental, physical, and social repercussions of excessive screen time. It...

Untangled by Alexandra Hiller is an emotional memoir in which the author narrates her experience of grief following the death of her partner, Stuart, and the hardships that came with trying to make sense of her feelings and place in the world. The memoir illustrates...

The rest of the world sees the United States of America as the home of the brave, the land of the free, and a bastion of democracy. This mirage might appear to be the case when you look at the headlines of the news dailies,...