The city of Hartford was the midpoint between the organized crime strongholds of New York and Boston. For men like Geno DiBacco, the lack of a gangland presence only served as a boon for his criminal forays. Geno’s base of operations was a luncheonette named...

Unplugged: Reclaiming Your Life from Mobile Phone Dependency by Declan Slack is an essential read that tackles the pressing issue of mobile phone addiction in our daily lives. This insightful book sheds light on the mental, physical, and social repercussions of excessive screen time. It...

Girl, Groomed: A Therapist’s Memoir of Trauma by Carol Odell details a story of grooming, trauma, and resilience. Odell, a licensed clinical social worker, draws from her experiences to give readers an intimate look at how past traumas can shape lives and relationships. Written with...

The Night Garden by Sandra Tyler is a memoir that pays a touching homage to her mother. Tyler paints a heartfelt picture of the highs and lows she faced, taking care of her elderly mother while meeting the needs of her own family. The author...

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...

Linda King is a seasoned traveler whose experiences have led to some memorable stories when visiting some amazing places, suffering harrowing misadventures, and meeting a lot of interesting people along the way. These people are important characters in Antics from Abroad: More Mayhem. She shares...

It is difficult to imagine a terminal illness forming the central theme in a love story, but Love, Family, Cancer: A Love Story is just that. It is a tale of an exceptional marriage that endured, despite daunting medical and other setbacks over an extended...

Twice the Family by Julie Ryan McGue is a heartfelt memoir that examines the often emotionally charged themes of identity, belonging, and becoming. Through the perspectives of Julie and her twin sister Jenny, the book offers an intimate exploration of their adoption journey and the...

The Nine Devines of Chippewa Falls by A. Darius Husain is a profound and deeply personal memoir that uncovers the intricate family history of Hall of Fame football coach Dan Devine. Set against the backdrop of Chippewa Falls, the book traces Dan's early years, marked...

Shucking Capers: Small Stories From a Big Island is a memoir with roots in a walled hilltop town in the province of Agrigento, Sicily. Maria Teresa Agozzino’s father, Lillo, is the eldest son of a Sicilian patriarchal family. Pamela, her mother, is British, and as...