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Shrink Thyself

by Gary Presley

This full-on satire gives voice to wry observations about baby boomer life, nicely linking theme to character. In "Shrink Thyself", a character study masquerading as black humor, author Bill Scheft tosses enough troubles in Charlie... Read More

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Crazy for Italian Food

by Sara Budzik

Step one: combine family memories with unique recipes. Step two: stir briskly, adding enticing prose. Step three: enjoy! Maybe it’s true that, as the saying goes, “You are what you eat.” But perhaps “You are what you read,” as... Read More

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Poems for the Young at Heart

by James Burt

With an honest tone and real heart, Lombardo tackles the topic of love in his new collection of poetry. There are shelves and shelves of love poems in libraries around the world. In truth, it’s the most complex topic to write about... Read More

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A Perfect Armenian

by Kandy Alameda

Topouzian balances the fast pace of his novel with familial love and hope for a culture facing cataclysmic loss. The hatred, wars, and loss of life faced by Armenians are not commonly discussed, but in his novel, "A Perfect Armenian",... Read More

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The Whip

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Based on the true story of a pioneering woman who lived as a man, this riveting title showcases the best and the worst of America. A skillful blend of fact and fiction, Karen Kondazian’s incredible story of a courageous... Read More

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The KeyMaster

by Anna Call

The spiritual background and exciting climax of this novel are sure to be crowd-pleasers for New Age readers. In this sweeping tale of spiritual discovery, "The KeyMaster" by Ruth Evelyn, angelic beings play a cosmic game with human... Read More

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Chaconne in J Minor

by Jill Allen

Juhl’s captivating debut lesbian romance features a multilayered plot and musical phrasing. Christine Juhl’s captivating lesbian romance, "Chaconne in J Minor", explores the nervousness associated with a first love affair, recovery... Read More

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