We the Men by Jill Elaine Hasday examines the historical exclusion of women from public commemorations, national narratives, and legal recognition. Hasday talks about how women's contributions have been marginalized in monuments, celebrations, and education, while men's roles have been championed. Hasday speaks on how...

Tim O'Hearn was very young when he learned to bend the rules to benefit himself. What began as a casual habit of using cheat codes to get ahead in video games evolved into his becoming an essential player in the social media landscape. Tim harnessed...

Life Sucks: Memories and Introspection During the Great COVID Lockdown by PS Conway is a hugely funny, deeply satirical, and, at times, starkly dark look at life, especially during the pandemic lockdown. It is a collection of short, pithy essays that sum up the author’s...

Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show by Adam Blevins isn’t your typical self-help book at all. This guide is penned with raw honesty and a no-nonsense approach by a former state trooper turned mental health advocate who challenges readers to break free from societal expectations and...

You Can't Get Rid of Me by Jesse Scott and Keri Ault is a captivating memoir that captures the essence of resilience, identity, and the pursuit of acceptance. This vivid narrative takes readers through the tumultuous journey of growing up LGBTQ in the 1970s—a time...

Tools, Totems, and Totalities by Allen Batteau and Christine Miller looks at technology’s role in shaping modern perceptions and its association with progress. They speak on how objects like video games, medical devices, and infrastructure are categorized as technology and tied to assumptions about efficiency,...

If Not for the Love of Others: An Autobiography of Abuse, Survival, and Salvation by Antaeus is a raw and deeply personal account of overcoming adversity through strength and the transformative power of love. This book explores the harsh realities of a life marked by...

No Woman Left Behind by Kate Grant chronicles her journey through the challenges of global maternal health, specifically focusing on her work with the Fistula Foundation. Grant recounts the pivotal moments that shaped her dedication to addressing childbirth injuries, particularly obstetric fistula. She narrates her...

But It’s Okay If I Do It: True Confessions of an Unintentional A$$HOLE by Shirley Laffa reads like an afternoon gossip with a cup of tea or a fun time with a friend over a bottle of Prosecco. Yes, it is that good! Whether she...

Covid Wars: America's Struggle Over Public Health and Personal Freedom by Ronald Gruner discusses the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning with historical precedents like the 1918 Spanish Flu and President Bush's pandemic preparedness efforts in the 2000s. Gruner traces the evolution of virology,...