What is more engaging to Americans than the first impressions of foreigners in our country? And especially those from mainland China. Apple An’s memoir Las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America gives us just that in a fresh, uninhibited, and delightful...

In her memoir-in-miniature, Places We Left Behind, Jennifer Lang offers readers a compelling tale of unexpected commitment alongside unconventional exploration. The vignettes reflect her recollection of events and her culture shock around Judaism. Since she left college in Chicago and her junior year abroad in...

Eyes of a Different Color by Robert Jaffee artfully blends the depths of grief with the compelling intricacies of human relationships. Jaffee, an ophthalmologist by profession, introduces readers to his life both within and beyond the confines of his clinic through a series of interwoven...

Did you know that many years before the Marvel Universe, there was a Universe of Oz, started by author Frank Baum? Baum wrote many Oz books and turned them into films, stage plays, and musicals. In bringing his creations to the early screen and stage,...

Cinzano: Champion, Convict and Legend by Daniel Torres Rodríguez tells the story of Cinzano, a racehorse whose career was marked by triumph and scandal. Initially purchased by Roberto Forné at an auction, Cinzano showed immense potential under the training of Pablo Gelsi. He quickly became...

What makes a person join the army? In the case of Thomas Foster, it followed a troubled childhood and a search for stability. A warrior at heart, Thomas became tired of his dysfunctional family, a life of partying, drugs, unstable relationships, and a looming mental...

Brenda Coffee’s Maya Blue is a memoir of unusual strength, resilience, resonance, and purpose. Her story reads like a mainstream thriller but her voice is so candid and conversational that readers will invest unconditional trust in even the most alarmingly shocking sections of her narrative....

Chasing Spirits by Maya Logan Eileraas tells the story of Maya Logan, a teenager struggling with mental health issues, identity, and toxic relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maya, an artist and writer, disappears from home at age fourteen and dies by suicide six months later....

Beyond the Bullet by Heidi Yewman is a deeply personal exploration of the lasting impact of gun violence. Through a series of interviews, Yewman amplifies the voices of survivors and families who have endured the unimaginable loss and trauma caused by shootings. Each chapter offers...

Endure: A Memoir of Grief, Resilience, and Love by Kelly McCoy is a profoundly moving exploration of loss and healing that transcends traditional grief narratives. McCoy courageously shares his personal journey of navigating the devastating loss of his son, Cooper, through a series of heartfelt...