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,...

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...

Kiwi Roots by John Mullinder is an engaging memoir of life in New Zealand, blending personal stories with historical and cultural insights. Mullinder connects his family’s experiences with the broader context of New Zealand’s unique identity. From his father’s intense wartime exploits to his own...

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...

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...

More Manchester Than Mongolia by Jacqueline Lambert is an adventure memoir that follows the author, her husband Mark, and their four furry companions on a journey through the British countryside. After postponing their Mongolian road trip, they decided to take a test ride in their...

In Monks, Monkeys, and Misty Rice Fields: Journeys and Discoveries in Thailand and Southeast Asia, Robert Wilson takes readers on an intimate, insightful journey through Thailand and its neighboring countries. What begins as a teacher’s relocation from San Diego to the northern Thai town of...

Why do people leave their homes to work in a foreign country, and what do they find? Eileen Cahill explores this theme in Piñatas for the Year of the Dragon. She shares 12 stories based on her own experiences and interviews with others who crossed...

Baki Topal’s memoir, Cutting Into the Silence, explores his humble beginning in a small mountain village in Turkey. We get a glimpse at his family dynamics, culture, life experiences, and the events that set him on the path to becoming a surgeon in Belgium. Topal...

Joan Brooks Baker’s In the Swampyland is a collection of personal stories tracing her moments of discovery across childhood and adulthood. In The Burrito, eleven-year-old Joan defies her father’s warning and ventures to buy food from a nearby bodega, where a frightening encounter with local...