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

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