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Vibrant Interiors

by Ho Lin

Visually stunning and packed with advice, "Vibrant Interiors" serves up plenty of inspiration for adding spice and life to every type of interior space. Author and designer Andrea Monath Schumacher champions an inclusive, multicultural... Read More

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The Precious Jules

by Karen Rigby

A Maryland family navigates the return of their institutionalized daughter in "The Precious Jules", Shawn Nocher’s contemplative novel about duty, love, and sibling fears. Thirty-two years ago, Ella Jules—a child challenged because... Read More

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Going to Beautiful

by Delia Stanley

In Anthony Bidulka’s novel Going to Beautiful, a widowed celebrity chef travels to a small town, where he encounters both dark secrets and uplifting surprises. Jake’s perfect life, built from his passion for cooking and several... Read More

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Acts of Atonement

by Eileen Gonzalez

In S. W. Leicher’s novel "Acts of Atonement", a lesbian couple deals with mental illness, cultural isolation, and unexpected reunions. Serach grew up Jewish; Paloma is Colombian American. The women built a wonderful life together after... Read More

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Bourbon Is My Comfort Food

by Sarah White

Heather Wibbels’s "Bourbon Is My Comfort Food" is a beautiful, detailed guide to making and enjoying bourbon cocktails. Wibbels notes that many classic cocktails are made with bourbon, including Old Fashioneds, Manhattans, bourbon... Read More

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Bad Actors

by Randi Hacker

Mick Herron’s satirical thriller "Bad Actors" follows a singular band of British intelligence agents as they investigate the disappearance of a Russian spy. As a Russian operative seeks to take down the corrupt assistant to the British... Read More

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