Ten Bridges I've Burnt: A Memoir in Verse brings forth a wrenching, sexy, and exhilaratingly energetic memoir from the beloved author of 100 Boyfriends, Brontez Purnell. With his unique literary style, Purnell turns his keen gaze inward, crafting a narrative that is as much a collection of genre-defying verse as it is a candid self-exploration.

In this series of thirty-eight autobiographical pieces, Purnell is at his unapologetic best. He vividly recounts events ranging from a ferocious altercation at a poetry conference to the challenges of navigating TV writers' rooms while dealing with personal trauma. Purnell grapples with the legacies inherited from his family, both curses and gifts, and lays bare a whirlwind of experiences that include misadventures and intimate encounters.

Throughout the memoir, Purnell's musings extend to a diverse array of subjects, from love and loneliness to the intricacies of capitalism and Blackness, as well as reflections on physical exercise and the ethics of artistic creation. His writing, marked by a balance of humor and insight that garnered acclaim for 100 Boyfriends, thrives on its unpredictability and fluidity. Ten Bridges I've Burnt stands as yet another testament to Purnell's boundary-pushing creativity, offering a book as original and thrilling as the author himself.

Alphabetical Diaries is a captivating exploration of self-perception and artistic expression by Sheila Heti, an author celebrated for her innovative literary works. Over a decade ago, Heti embarked on an unconventional journey through her personal diaries, where she meticulously catalogued a decade's worth of entries, sorting them alphabetically in an attempt to discern patterns and recurrent themes in her life.

By detaching her sentences from the chronological narrative and organizing them in this unique manner, Heti uncovers the essence of her identity, defined by surprisingly consistent concerns and musings. This process of re-evaluation and discovery has culminated in a work that transcends the personal to touch upon universal truths, establishing Alphabetical Diaries as a testament to Heti's artistic prowess and introspective depth.

Henry David Thoreau's masterwork, Walden, is a collection of his reflections on life and society. His simple but profound musings—as well as Civil Disobedience, his protest against the government's interference with civil liberty—have inspired many to embrace his philosophy of individualism and love of nature.