After three years in Europe, former journalist Carla Conti just wanted to settle her family into the suburbs of Philadelphia. But her high school friend Scott Powell, a lawyer handling a brutal prison stabbing case, needed a favor. Before she knew it, Carla became part of the defense team and mired in the terrifying world […]

A laugh-out-loud, no-holds-barred collection of essays that turns life’s messiest moments into empowering, relatable, and wildly entertaining stories. Written by stand-up comic Joy Alicia, this raw guide of 19 standalone essays is a bold invitation to laugh through the hookups, heartbreak, ghosting, toxic friendships, and all the awkward first dates in between. You’ll also find: […]