Sarah Scribbles Collection, by Sarah Andersen
Sarah Scribbles collection are five graphic novels by Sarah Andersen that are a witty, honest, and clever set of observations about a Millennial making it through her twenties.
Read MoreHillbilly Elegy, by J.D. Vance
A must read before you vote. I hope this young man stays the course, a hopeful light for the future of our republic.
Read MoreIn My Time of Dying: How I Came Face-to-Face with the Idea of an Afterlife, by Sebastian Junger
Another deeply personal, well-written exploration from Junger, about the ultimate question.
Read MoreRecent Reads: Brief Mentions
A grab bag of my recent reads that might make for good additions to your summer reading list.
Read MoreSociopath: A Memoir, by Patric Gagne
Patric Gagne lifts the veil and helps us understand the inner world of the sociopath, in this very personal, candid memoir.
Read MoreMy Name Is Barbra, by Barbra Streisand
Check out the audio version of Streisand’s memoir, but get ready for 48 hours (!) of amazing memories.
Read MoreSpare, by Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Whether you agree with Harry’s viewpoint or not, it is an interesting story, to learn of the effects to a person and family of grief unresolved, on such a public level.
Read MoreBarely Functional Adult, by Meichi Ng
Excellent, honest and funny essays reflecting on lessons learned in early adulthood. Highly recommend.
Read MoreGoing There, by Katie Couric
Enjoy Katie Couric’s story, both the dishy insider’s view of television journalism, and the serious evolution of news coverage, and the role of women as part of those changes.
Read MoreThe Anthropocene Reviewed, by John Green
John Green is personal and self-revelatory in this series of essays on cultural touchstones of this current epoch on earth, the human-dominated period.
Read MoreAnd Now I Spill the Family Secrets: An Illustrated Memoir, by Margaret Kimball
A graphic memoir that shows the impact of a parent’s mental illness on a child, and the power of love to nuture and heal. Highly recommended.
Read MoreMurder Book: A Graphic Memoir of a True Crime Obsession, by Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell
Excellent graphic memoir about the true crime obsession shared by many women, fellow murderinos.
Read MoreCraig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other, by Craig Grossi
A genuine story of love and survival, Craig Grossi speaks to the importance of these bonds for our humanity, and finding perspective and meaning in the good and the bad experiences of life.
Read MoreCrying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner
A memoir of love and loss of a mother, and the comfort of favorite, shared foods to preserve memory.
Read MoreBetween Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted, by Suleika Jaouad.
Memoir of a young person’s experience of cancer, treatment, and finding a way back to life. Recommended, with some reservations.
Read MoreCan't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, by David Goggins
David Goggins uses his life and experiences to teach how attitude and mental toughness can be developed to help everyone reach life goals.
Read MoreClimbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World, by Lynn Hill, with Greg Child
Read this memoir by Lynn Hill, one of the best rock climbers ever.
Read MoreLady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown, by Anne Glenconner
Fans of the insider story of British royalty must read this memoir.
Read MoreHow to Be An Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi
Not much here to expand your understanding of the experience of race in America. Feel free to take a pass.
Read MoreEmpty: A Memoir, by Susan Burton
Burton’s memoir is a very personal examination of her relationship with food, body image, and the addictive cycle of anorexia and binge eating. An important study of self discovery for all women.
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