Mark Elberfeld’s Sour Cherries at Buc-ee’s is a collection of essays that examines the complexities of human connection, memory, and the interaction between place and identity. With a sharp eye for detail and a reflective tone, Elberfeld guides readers through his experiences, blending personal stories,...

In God Is Not an Information Desk, T.G. Owens drives multiple passengers in London and discusses life, faith, and personal awareness with each of them. Among them is Virginia, an American woman with whom Owens chats about loneliness and obstacles while explaining limiting beliefs and...

In her memoir This is a Love Song: Thoughts from the B Side of a Gen X Life, Dina Honour describes daily walks with her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to leave their apartment and maintain a routine, then proceeds to step...

Bridges of Words: Haikus Uniting Cultures from 57 Countries of the World by Esperanza Pretila is a poetic masterpiece that captures the essence of humanity through the delicate art of haiku. This collection takes readers on a journey around the world, offering glimpses into the...

In his book The Black Wall Streets of America: Towards a Black Stock Exchange, Woody R. Clermont identifies thriving Black communities with diverse businesses, stating how Black-owned banks and credit unions offered loans that enabled homeownership and business growth. Informal savings groups in churches are...

In his self-help guide Living to Relate, Dr. Dermot Casey explains that humans exist in continuous relationships from birth until death, influencing survival and overall well-being. Casey tells us that early attachment experiences shape relational templates and guide interactive patterns throughout our adult life. He...

Stillness and Survival: A Life Between Trauma, Glitter, and the Echo of My Own Voice by Jacob Anthony Rose is a deeply personal and cathartic memoir about the loneliness, self-doubt, and trauma of a young boy growing up gay and too scared to embrace his...

In the Land of a Thousand Springs by Dr. Nesreen Barwari details her journey from being a young Kurdish girl in Iraq to becoming a pioneering leader and advocate for her people. The book offers a vivid portrayal of her life, filled with personal and...

Numb is a powerful memoir by Christina Schwartz. It speaks about her steadfast attempts to escape an abusive relationship with her partner, Josh. Initially, Josh is full of affection and makes endless promises to Christina about building a brighter future together. But slowly, his gentleness...

In his memoir 1980s: The Days of Innocence, Durgesh Pimparkar shares his early years in a small Indian village in the titular decade, where curiosity about objects and surroundings shaped his understanding of the world. He explains how his father changed his birth date for...