The year’s selection varied widely, from tales of perseverance to narratives of self-discovery, ensuring that each month brought new revelations. Readers were encouraged not only to discuss the authors’ lives but to draw parallels to their own experiences. This introspective approach fostered deeper connections, both with the material and among the group members.
As the year progressed, it became clear that these stories were more than just words on a page; they were invitations to reflect on personal journeys and societal issues. Each memoir served as a mirror, reflecting the diversity of human experience and encouraging each reader to consider their own story.
Book List
2023
September
The Puma Years
by Laura Coleman
October
Crying in H-Mart
by Michelle Zauner
November
Solito
by Javier Zamora
December
The Dragons, The Giants, The Women: A Memoir
by Wayétu Moore
January
The Happiest Man on Earth
by Eddie Jaku
February
Sobremesa
by Josephine Caminos Orîa
March
Fairest
by Meredith Talusan
April
The Pale-Faced Lie
by David Crow
May
The Natural Mother of the Child
by Kris Malcom Belc
June
Spirit of a Hummingbird: Memories From a Childhood on the Run
by Felicia Thai Heath
July
Blood Orange Night: A Memoir of Insomnia, Motherhood, and Benzos
by Melissa Bond
August
A Place For Us: A Memoir
by Brandon J. Wolf