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The Paris Effect

by K. S. R. Burns

Nothing is what it seems in this highly praised debut novel about a food-obsessed young woman who sneaks away to Paris without telling anyone. Not even her husband. Once there she’s robbed, stalked, arrested, and kidnapped (almost). Worse, she finds that her numerous issues have come right along with her. Grab a croissant and settle in for a decidedly non-touristy trip to the City of Light.

Chasing Down the Moon

by Carla Baku

In 1883, a young Chinese woman is sold to human traffickers and taken from her family and home in the mountains of Hunan. In San Francisco, Ya Zhen is sold to a hotelier and sent to Eureka, a remote area of coastal California, where she must serve as an indentured prostitute. A small group of friends, determined to help Ya Zhen escape, is thwarted when a terrible accident precipitates the upheaval of the entire town and the clock starts ticking for everyone.

Lump Lump and the Blanket of Dreams

by Gwen Jackson

A little black bear and his forest friends gather materials for Spider Woman, a holy woman in Navajo/Dine culture and folklore, to weave a blanket of dreams for his winter's hibernation.

Misha Alexandrov

by Jan Karol Tanaka

In the spring of 1827, Misha Alexandrov arrives at Fort Ross as a ten-year-old orphan of a Russian father and an Aleut mother. Hated by the foreman for his half-breed heritage, he must prove his worth as a working member of the Russian American Company and overcome the perception that he brings with him "a bag of bad luck". On the remote coast of Alta California, a passion for the land takes root in his young heart, and he vows to do anything it takes to make the fortress colony his home. Misha ... more

The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov

by Ani Tuzman

The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov is inspired by the legendary spiritual master known as the Baal Shem Tov who beckoned forth love from the hearts of rag pickers, ruby merchants, midwives and murderers.

Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth, 1703

The villagers of Okup give up on a strange orphan, as hard to tame as the wind. But young Yisroel, guided by a presence... more

Her Highness Builds Robots

by Laura Winters

Meet Priya, Jae, Holly, Taylor, Juanita, Rafa and Diamond - seven princesses who teach us that being a princess isn’t about chasing princes and looking pretty, it’s about making the world a better place. Her Highness Builds Robots is a coloring book created by twin sisters Laura Winters and Beth Winters. The princesses who star in this 45-page coloring book have different ethnicities, abilities, and talents. Princess Holly designs not only fashion but redesigns castles to be accessible for her... more

Oliver's Wish, A Tale From the Garden

by Diane Worthen, Author and Illustrator

Oliver's Wish is a charming tale of a wooden flamingo who wished he could fly. When, through an act of nature, his wish comes true, it takes him on an adventurous and frightful flight in which he learns through many mishaps, who and what he really is and where he truly wishes to be.

The Pesky Princess

by Miel Parkinson

The Pesky Princess is about a girl named Rachel who insists on doing things her way. Rachel's mother patiently lets her learn that every action has a natural consequence.

Shelby's Creek

by Mark Matthiessen

Valentin Schmitz loves Shelby's Creek, a 160-acre Iowa farm that represents not only third- generation family posterity, but seems as close as he can get to being with his beloved late parents and grandparents, whose farm-life memories remain with him deeply every day. Then, one day, he receives a letter postmarked in "England” with no return address. He suspects whom it’s from and suspects that its contents may call him away from Shelby’s Creek, possibly forever... Days pass before he opens... more

When a Man Loves a Woman: A Season of Change

by Tumika Patrice Cain

The stars seemed to have been aligned for Avery and Alicia. From the outside looking in, Lady Luck passed their way and left a fortune! They had a whirlwind, fairy tale romance filled with all the little things that make dreams come true, a wedding of grace and beauty, and perfectly magical careers that produced almost enough money to burn. They were the picture-perfect couple. Unfortunately, time has a way of revealing fissures in what appears to the naked eye as impenetrable. The results s... more

When a Man Loves a Woman 2: A Love Divine (Volume 2)

by Tumika Patrice Cain

Jacquie remembered a time when she was once a tender, caring, hopeless romantic. But happily-ever-afters and once-upon-a-time fairytales, proved over time to be just that – fairytales. After what she feels has been “a lifetime” of true love eluding her, she loses all hope, resigning to live a single (and loveless) existence. As time passes, she shifts her focus, choosing to concentrate on her career and makes the best of it…alone. Gorgeous, artsy and charismatic was the man who Jacquie’s ey... more

Last Stop Before Tomorrow

by Tim Hicks

Three main characters, the CEO of an international energy company, a computer geek with dual PhD's in math and philosophy, and his artist lover, are drawn together as they struggle with the riddles, paradoxes, and dilemmas of climate change and humanity's relationship with technology, and search for answers to the human predicament and their own lives. The characters are swept along on their journey accompanied by the mythological figures of Pandora and Prometheus who figure prominently as their... more

YAHWEHOLOGY

by Matshona Dhliwayo

YAHWEHOLOGY is a book of Psalms by writer and philosopher, Matshona Dhliwayo, inspired by his experiences in search of Yahweh, the ageless God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Whether you have heard of Yahweh or whether you are seeking Him, this book is a must-read. Since the beginning of time, few books have explored one's deep longing for Him whilst providing divine wisdom at the same time.

Valentine

by Nicole E. Woolaston

When you work for John Rafferty, the only way to quit is to see him in person. But when Vincent Entienne goes all the way to California to see Rafferty and doesn’t return, his daughter Val suspects foul play. Val, known to many as “Valentine”, decides to make a road trip from Chicago to California to find him. If he’s alive, she’ll bring him home. If he’s dead, she’ll avenge his death. But this road trip won’t be easy: Val knows she’s being followed, and when she picks up an orphan named Melinda... more

The Divine Timeline

by John B Lester

Divine Timeline is the story of a young explorer determined to make his own journey to the New World just as his older cousin Christopher Columbus had done 11 years prior. Only his journey would place him on the beaches of a remote paradise belonging to a group of natives who shared with him their last remaining fruit bearing the gift of eternal life. Upon returning home he realized his discoveries earned his name Juan Ponce De Leon a reputation among the elite explorers alongside his cousin. Th... more

They Call Him Grumpa

by Bonnie Apperson Jacobs

Perfect for ages 3-7, this heart-warming read-aloud children's book describes the relationship between a young boy named Brady and his grandfather. While it seems to some of Grandpa's family members that he is a grump, Brady knows the truth. This relatable book - written by long-time educators who are experienced in early childhood development, library science, school administration and public relations - stresses family values and will make every reader smile and say, "AWWWWW."

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