Episode 27: A Season of Memoirs

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/

Ashley M. Coleman

Ashley M. Coleman is a writer and music executive. Her work has been featured in Zora, GRAMMY.com, The Cut, and more.

http://ashleymcoleman.com
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