Dangerous, Black and Notorious tells the true story of Mary Ellen Pleasant, a powerful Black entrepreneur who lived during the 19th century. The book follows her journey from childhood to her rise as one of the most influential women in San Francisco during the Gold...

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,...

Straight Outta Skokie by Al Krockey is an absorbing memoir that had me engaged from the first page to the last. The author brought to life the social and cultural challenges of 1968 through the eyes of a young man. The book follows Krockey’s journey...

Don’t Call Me Widow: How to Support Someone Who Has Lost Their Spouse by Samina Bari is a self-help book that every adult should read to be ready to handle tragedy in someone else’s life, a tragedy we all are bound to encounter sooner or...

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...

Imagine seeing a social media post advertising the 30-year reunion of your favorite punk bands when you were growing up. Then imagine the frustration of looking these bands up online, only to discover there’s not much written about them. That’s exactly what happened to Andy...

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...