The best writers are readers, so it’s no surprise that this week’s featured Six-Word Memoirs are especially bookish. Check out these authors and their literary inspirations.

Most “Modern Love”: “Wife’s Nook is the other man.” – JohnBigJohn
Biggest Leap: “Scuttled chosen profession. Loving new labors.” – L2L3, one of the most commented and favorited memoirs of the week.
Best Play on Words: “Still married. Only slightly less engaged.” – ctgoods2
Most Impressive Feat: “Potty-trained twin boys. Next? Kilimanjaro.” – three-monkeys (profile image above)
Most Page-Turning: “Judy Blume saved my adult life.” – mizqueenie
Most Moving Read: “I shed tears for fictional characters.” – square_sush, from square_sush

Quick Six-Challenge!What’s your best Six-Word Advice for new moms and dads? We’re seeking your six best ones of parenting advice for a new series. Learn more about it and share yours here.

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