Fiercely Female (7/14/21)

Today we’re spotlighting books featuring strong and unique women with a class mom taking on parenting one hilarious obstacle at a time, a groundbreaking account of female firefighters, a delightful family story about sisters and their mother, a dazzling tale of a young woman finding herself, and a scholar’s exploration of the power of reading. […]

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Author Spotlight: Linda Castillo (7/13/21)

Bestselling author Linda Castillo has brought crime and danger to Amish country with the 13 books of the Kate Burkholder series. In FALLEN, the newest in the series, Kate recognizes a murder victim as a charming, rebellious girl who left Painters Mill years ago, leading Kate down a dark path to danger and death. FALLEN […]

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Thriller Thursday (7/8/21)

This adventure-filled thriller Thursday features a black father and white father on a crusade for revenge and Chet the dog helping a scared young woman with a secret. RAZORBLADE TEARS by S.A. Cosby 3 starred reviews! “His story of fathers and sons, of men learning to respect others’ lives, has an unexpected depth for such […]

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Debut Spotlight (7/1/21)

We’re kicking off July with a poetic tale of war and destiny set in an epic alternate China, and a story all about personal strength and healing with three women surviving unimaginable tragedy. SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN by Shelley Parker-Chan 2 starred reviews, a LibraryReads pick, and an Indie Next pick! “Parker-Chan’s debut is […]

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Thriller Thursday (6/24/21)

The Right Sort Marriage Bureau faces a brutal murder + a golden retriever and her handler uncover treachery and corruption + a biochemical weapon threatens the U.S. + a former cult member searches for her missing mother + Jack the Ripper returns = all in this thriller Thursday. A ROGUE’S COMPANY: A Sparks & Bainbridge […]

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Around the World in Books (6/23/21)

We’re traveling the globe today with a British novelist moving to Venice, a 160-year adventure in ancient Rome, the rise of the Third Reich in Germany, and a new understanding of one of American’s great cities. PALACE OF THE DROWNED by Christine Mangan An Indie Next pick! “Mangan again displays a gift for using setting […]

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Author Spotlight: Casey McQuiston (6/15/21)

Casey McQuiston brought love, inclusivity, and the beach read of the year with her debut novel, RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE. In her new queer romantic comedy, Casey has all that plus a dash of time travel to win over readers’ hearts once again. ONE LAST STOP 2 starred reviews, the #1 LibraryReads pick, and […]

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Community Stories (6/15/21)

Today we’re taking a peek into communities with a society and family undone by suspicion and a small town story about a grandmother whose dreams see a coming death. EVERYONE KNOWS YOUR MOTHER IS A WITCH by Rivka Galchen 2 starred reviews! “Galchen’s captivating latest (after the children’s adventure RAT RULE 79) follows an illiterate […]

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Read an excerpt from SAVED BY A SONG

SAVED BY A SONG: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting by Mary Gauthier | 9781250202116 | 7/6/21 Grammy-nominated folk singer and songwriter Mary Gauthier explores the creativity and redemptive power of song in this part memoir, part break-down of songwriting, part philosophy of art. SAVED BY A SONG takes readers from 12 year old Mary–who was gifted […]

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Nonfiction Round-Up (6/9/21)

A critical look at the Second Amendment + an envisioned path toward overcoming injustices + a bold perspective on foreign policy + a guide for middle-aged white men who are suddenly awakening to race and racism + an in-depth look at the U.S. Coronavirus response = this nonfiction round-up. THE SECOND: Race and Guns in […]

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