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Infants of the Brush

by Karen Rigby

"Infants of the Brush" is a captivating, emotional story that speaks to the powerful will to survive. A novel about indentured boys who fight to earn five guineas for their freedom, Infants of the Brush: A Chimney Sweep’s Story... Read More

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50 Ways to Love Wine More

by Rachel Jagareski

If learning more about the finer points of wine is on your (ice) bucket list, Laughren’s book is a seductive resource to kick-start your resolution. Jim Laughren’s 50 Ways to Love Wine More: Adventures in Wine Appreciation is a fun... Read More

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My Gawd! and Other Stories

by Joseph S. Pete

My Gawd’s stories are imaginative, rambunctious, and sometimes sordid. Fairbanks’s idiosyncratic and rollicking "My Gawd! and Other Stories" contains thirteen creative, startling, and surprising tales. The book includes a long... Read More

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The Director Murdered

by Benjamin Welton

Uganda is exquisitely described in this murder mystery with a dynamic lead. Emmanuel Igwaro Odongo-Aginya’s murder mystery "The Director Murdered", set in Uganda, has political overtones and a likable lead detective; its dynamic team... Read More

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Miriam

by John M. Murray

"Miriam" is a warm, heartfelt historical romance centered in faith. In Frank Scotello’s compelling tale of faith and love, "Miriam", a young shopgirl lives under Roman occupation in ancient Israel. Miriam’s gift for languages and... Read More

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