A sure cure for workplace boredom is the “passion project,” which educator Michael Wing says people pursue because it “adds meaning to their lives and gives them satisfaction.” In a book that celebrates and demonstrates... Read More

The Adventures of Halcombe Norilsk is a dryly funny account of self-discovery. Halcombe’s The Adventures of Halcombe Norilsk is a memoir about one man’s dreams, shared in a series of humorous and often mocking essays exploring... Read More

Each chapter is poignant, with moments that are eerie, playful, haunting, and mournful. A portrait of vulnerability and of the tenuous connections between people, Melissa Fraterrigo’s "Glory Days" is a stunning tour de force centered... Read More

Warm and occasionally edgy, this self-discovery-on-the-road novel evokes meaningful memories. In Susan Jackson Rodgers’s quirky This Must Be The Place, Thea Knox has just graduated college and is on a solo road trip from California to... Read More

"A Tale of Two Brothers" offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating historical duo. A Tale of Two Brothers: The Story of the Wright Brothers by Judith A. Dempsey humanizes the celebrated pioneers of aviation. In thirty-four chapters,... Read More

Lynne’s tone is feminine, relatable, and friendly, and she states her points with humor. Ever since Anne Bancroft set the screen on fire in The Graduate, our culture has had a fascination with cougars. Defined as a woman, usually in... Read More

"WASP Sting" is an easygoing story about the planes of WWII and the bravery of the pilots who flew them. With a shifty balance of romantic tension and authentic military flight knowledge, Lee A. Sweetapple’s "WASP Sting" is a... Read More

Anyone who knows a thing or two about never giving up when life takes an unexpected turn will appreciate Goodrich’s inspirational story. Ted Goodrich’s memoir "In My Own Words" is the heartbreaking but inspiring story of how... Read More