Sustainable Ambition by Kathy Oneto is a thought-provoking and practical guide for professionals seeking long-term success without sacrificing personal well-being. Challenging the myth of work-life balance, Oneto offers a fresh, empowering approach built on aligning your goals with your values and your current season of...

Grace Yourself by Chris Janssen is a deeply personal yet universally resonant journey from addiction to freedom, offering readers a compassionate and empowering roadmap to sobriety. It’s told through raw storytelling and gentle coaching wisdom. Janssen chronicles her breakthrough into recovery, not by chasing perfection,...

Tony del Zompo's 5150: A Manic Depressive Adventure is a raw and compelling memoir that chronicles his journey through mental illness, addiction, and redemption. The narrative begins with Tony’s troubled childhood in a volatile household—a veteran father struggling with alcoholism and a controlling mother—setting the...

Near the Danube Bridge by Catherine Allen-Walters and Elisabeth Hartig Lentulo is a true story that spans multiple generations, capturing the history of families living in the Balkans during the 20th century. It follows Kalman Hartig, a gifted musician and survivor of a labor camp,...

Direct Democracy: And the Curse of the Boiled Frogs by Joseph Jenkins is one of the best books I have read on politics and democracy. This comprehensive critique of the modern political and social landscape offers a sweeping overview of how systemic corruption, propaganda, and...

If You Say So by Michelle Herman reflects on the author's personal and communal experiences shaped by art, caregiving, and memory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Herman was part of a community dance project, using ballet for structure and inner balance. She recalls formative life stages:...

The Universal Heart and Other Essays, Stories, Vignettes and Poems by Joseph Lewis Heil presents a vivid mosaic of observations, memories, and philosophical meditations spanning over five decades. The collection offers a kaleidoscopic view of the human experience, filtered through the lens of an author...

Mike Tranter’s A Billion Things to Ask a Neuroscientist is an engaging, accessible, and thoroughly researched exploration of the human brain’s mysteries, blending scientific rigor with conversational warmth. The book demystifies neuroscience for a broad audience, from lay readers to those with some scientific background,...

Vashti Stopher Klein draws from her own life experiences to present a mesmerizing poetry collection readers are bound to love. The Umbrella Fixer features poems that take you on a personal journey of love and self-discovery, primarily focusing on the ups and downs of relationships....

Dispatches From Farm Country by Jim Patrico is an insightful and beautifully crafted chronicle of rural America through the eyes of a seasoned journalist. Based on years of reporting, the author combines personal recollections, historical background, and firsthand interviews to create a close portrait of...