In this week’s episode, Ashley discusses memoirs. It’s been a huge season for the genre and she is sharing some of her favorites that include: 

• How We Fight For Our Lives, Saeed Jones 


• Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden 


• The Heartbreak Years, Minda Honey


• WILL, Will Smith 


• Becoming, Michelle Obama 

In addition, some forthcoming reads for the TBR pile.

• How to Say Babylon, Safiya St. Clair


• Nothing is Missing, Nicole Walters 

All titles can be purchased through our Bookshop storefront where we receive a small commission. http://ptwbooks.com. 

 

This week in publishing: 

National Book Awards 

https://lithub.com/zibby-owens-withdraws-sponsorship-for-the-national-book-awards-over-its-pro-palestinian-agenda/ 

Time shares must read books of 2023

https://time.com/collection/must-read-books-2023/

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