Barbara Worton

Author, poet, playwright, blogger, songwriter, cookie baker, pasta sauce maker, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, friend and just a grown-up kid who can't stop telling stories.

Chatterbox: Stories from a Noisy Life

by Barbara Worton

Releasing March 18, 2025

Chatterbox: Stories from a Noisy Life by Barbara Worton is a heartwarming, laugh-out-loud collection of forty-three mini-memoirs that celebrate the beauty in life’s chaos. From her vibrant Italian-American childhood on Long Island to the ups and downs of adulthood, Worton weaves vivid, relatable tales brimming with humor, nostalgia, and poignant reflections. Whether you’re reminiscing about family dinners, childhood adventures, or sleepless nights, this book will leave you laughing, nodding in recognition, and hungry for spaghetti and meatballs. Perfect for anyone who loves heartfelt storytelling and finds magic in the everyday. Visit the links below to preorder your copy today!

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