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The Necktie and the Jaguar: A memoir to help you change your story and find fulfillment

Carl Greer

Oct 5 - Nov 5
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"The Necktie and the Jaguar is an interactive memoir-the story of Carl Greer reinventing his life as a result of honoring his longings for meaning and purpose. As you read his story, you might wonder how you would tell yours and how those who know you would tell it. You might never have asked yourself, "What is my story, really, if I'm honest about it?" or "How did that story-my thoughts and perceptions about what I have experienced-come about?" Answering these questions can help you acknowledge your truth and begin to break out of old, constricting patterns and live according to your soul's needs. You might well find yourself listening to the call of the jaguar-the call to let go of any fears of transformation and step into the unknown as you begin to change your life"--

Spirituality
Memoir

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Delusions: Of Grandeur, of Romance, of Progress

Cazzie David

Oct 3 - Nov 3
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In this sharp and darkly funny new essay collection from the New York Times bestselling author, Cazzie David explores the irony and existential crises of leaving youth behind.

Beginning with her 29th birthday and ending with her 30th, Cazzie tries to mature in the span of one year. Along the way, she reflects on the delusions that laid waste to her twenties and reckons with their consequences now that the specter of a new decade is looming. Touching on everything from the pressure to find the "right" partner, dealing with the relentless grip of social media, and navigating body dysmorphic spirals, Delusions cuts through the noise, offering personal anecdotes, sharp cultural criticism, and witty, honest contemplations on the chaos of contemporary adulthood.

Humor and comedy
Memoir

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The Man of Many Fathers: Life Lessons Disguised as a Memoir

Roy Wood Jr.

Oct 2 - Oct 17
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From comedian and Emmy-nominated producer, actor, and former Daily Show correspondent, a humorous and heart-filled memoir exploring the lessons and values he’s distilled from the unexpected figures who shaped his life after his father’s passing.

When Roy Wood, Jr. held his baby boy for the first time, he was relieved that his son was happy and healthy, but he felt a strange mix of joy and apprehension. Roy’s own father, a voice of the civil rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama, had passed away when Roy was sixteen. There were gaps in the lessons passed down from father to son and, when holding his own child, Roy wondered: had he managed to fill in those blanks, to learn the lessons he would one day need to teach his boy?

So Roy looked back to figure out who had taught him parenting lessons throughout his life, and what he could pass down to his son. Some of his father figures were clear, like a colorful man from Philadelphia navigating life after prison, who taught Roy the value of having a vision for his life, or his fellow comedians who showed him what it took to make it as a working stand-up performer. Others were less obvious, from the teenage friends who convinced him to race “leaf boats” carrying lit matches in the middle of a drought to a drug-addicted restaurant colleague who played hoops while Roy scoured dirty dishes to big names in Hollywood, like Trevor Noah and more.

In The Man of Many Fathers, Roy shares what he’s learned with humor and heart, delivering the most memorable lessons, such as how to channel anger through a more succesfull outlet (hint: never ever try to outfox a single mom), how not to get caught snitching (hint: never snitch), and many others.

Thoughtful, observant, Roy delivers an unforgettable laugh-out-loud memoir that reveals that no one really knows how to become a good dad, and that sometimes the best advice comes from the most surprising teachers.

Memoir
Non-fiction

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Racing against Time: On Ironman, Ultramarathons, and the Quest for Transformation in Midlife

Jeffrey Weiss

Oct 2 - Oct 17
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Racing Against Time is the inspiring true story of Jeff Weiss's incredible transformation in midlife. At 48 years old, out of shape and searching for new purpose, Weiss took on his first 10K-an event that would spark a profound personal evolution. What began as a simple challenge soon turned into an extraordinary journey of endurance, perseverance, and self-discovery. Within a decade, he pushed beyond perceived limits, becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner, proving that age is no barrier to strength and ambition.

Kirkus Reviews:
“An engaging and reflective life journey that captures the grit, grace, and quiet triumphs of endurance sports.” “The memoir’s honest reflections on physical challenges and mental resilience resonate alongside classics like Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, blending the physical demands of sport with introspective growth.”

New York Times Bestselling Author and legendary ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes:
“If you’re looking for inspiration and motivation, Racing Against Time will get you going!”

Travis Macy, author of The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life.:
“Part memoir and all inspiration, Racing Against Time has it all: family, life, midlife transformation, tragedy with triumph, and, thankfully, a whole lot of UltraRunning. I’m stoked about another book from Jeff, and I think you will be too.”

Chip Conley, bestselling author of Learning to Love Midlife and Founder, Modern Elder Academy:
“Weiss’s story illustrates the power and joy of mid-life transformation.”

Memoir
Self help

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I Drank From The Nile: An Unbreakable Memoir of Resilience

Katya Dunko

Sep 26 - Oct 15
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“What kind of mother kidnaps her own child? The kind who has no other choice.”

Katya Dunko grew up in chaos, learning to silence her wounds. To her, home was a place that didn’t exist on a map. Pills dulled the ache, and survival became the mask for an addiction—introduced by the one person who should have protected her.

Determined to prove she was worthy, Katya followed love to Egypt, believing it would be her transformation. Instead, it became the place that forced her to confront the pain.

Spanning four years and four countries, I Drank From the Nile is a raw confession of addiction, survival, and the relentless pursuit of self-worth. A story of resilience, carved from struggle and bound by one unbreakable truth—the cycle ended with her.

For readers of The House of My A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom, Only Say Good Things, A Memoir, Maid, and Educated, this intimate memoir of survival after trauma—of hidden addiction, resilience, motherhood, and breaking generational pain—proves that even in our darkest chapters, we can turn pain into power.

Memoir
Non-fiction

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