Jerald Walker’s “Magically Black And Other Essays” is so funny that, even though it’s nonfiction, as you read it you might find yourself tempted to think he’s kidding. That’s because Walker’s a smart ...

Sometimes, well, maybe more than just sometimes, we’re our own worst enemy. On the ever-winding road to finding happiness or love or fulfillment, it’s often self-criticism, bad habits and insecurities ...

Mary Laura Philpott is no stranger to introducing her readers to her relationship with adulthood via essays. In her first compilation, “I Miss You When I Blink,” Philpott explores her journey of ...

What do you do if you hear from someone about a really difficult life moment - losing a mother, a baby, facing completely unfair treatment at work? What do you do with those stories? If you're Damon ...

David Sedaris is the platinum standard. His side-splitting collections have helped establish this as the Golden Age of the Humorous Essay. Call them minimemoirs, with bite and sass. Followers in the ...