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"Whitney Dineen ticks all the boxes of a great rom-com. Pity Date is the bubbly story of two people falling in love amid the hustle and bustle of preparing for a wedding, with jealous exes, staunch friends, perceptive yet outrageous grandparents, and inclusively delightful characters, not to mention a bakery where love and gossip brew.
Fans of friends-to-lovers tropes and small-town romances should grab this book!"

Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers’ Favorite

Texas Winds is penned by author Dana Wayne in the contemporary romance, interpersonal drama, and Southern fiction genres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience but has some mild sexual content. We follow the story of Jake Holloway, whose discovery of his wife's infidelity while she lies in a coma, possibly carrying another man's child, leaves his heart hardened. Four years later, Jake crosses paths ... more

What a blessing this book has become! I pray that as your read this book, please know that every letter, every paragraph, every page gives glory to God!!! Just where it should be! God bless! J.R. Canuel

A vampire is stranded in the modern world in Catanzarite’s first horror-fantasy novel, the start of a series.

Gregorie Babin, originally from Saint-Suliac, France, washes up on a beach after being trapped in a waterlogged wooden trunk for a long, long time. He doesn’t remember how he came to be in there, nor does he have any idea where he is currently. It’s night, and he’s thirsty, and, for some reason, he feels compelled to drink the blood of a dying deer he finds by the ro... more

"a seminal and ground-breaking study that will prove to be of immense value for readers with an interest in the history and cultural/social/political impact of rock music in American and around the world."

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"This work is not only a gripping murder mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats but also a poignant portrayal of the resilience of a person’s spirit." RECOMMENDED

One Door Closes: Korey's Courage has been named the Gold Award Winner in the Feature Documentary category by the prestigious International Independent Film Awards.

"McBride adeptly intertwines the lives of Katie and Rhiannon, and themes of love, family, loss, and betrayal emerge. McBride sets a vivid scene, and her storytelling consistently engages. An involving tale that balances struggle, love, and hope."

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“I appreciate that this book is written in a friendly, engaging manner. I really enjoyed reading this. Beckham has a lot of enthusiasm for permaculture gardening, and she makes this a fun topic!“

~ Paige Lovitt for Reader Views

“Taub adopts a tone that marries scholarly research and lively inspection to a topic that is rarely examined and poorly understood. This allows for a dual satisfaction by researchers and general-interest readers alike, who will find the story of tickling both interesting and insightful. The book based on his research is filled with careful science and fascinating commentary. It will hold up in research-based collections but, more importantly to the general reader, it is a fun read and would be a gr... more

"The Serpent and the Rose" is a captivating tale that skillfully weaves together historical, dramatic and personal elements. Catherine Butterfield brings to life a fascinating period in French history and paints a complex and memorable portrait of Queen Marguerite de Valois."

5 stars, Highly Recommended Award of Excellence.

CUNY TV will be airing The Borinqueneers documentary film on April 13, 2024 at 8:00 am (EST) in honor of National Borinqueneers Day. The broadcast of the film will be preceded by a repeat of The Forgotten War, Seventy Years After the Armistice, presenting in-depth interviews with North and South Korean war survivors who share their experiences and how they’ve rebuilt their lives in the United States.

The station reaches 7.3 million broadcast... more

A psychotherapist is advocating for preschools to take a different approach to supporting young children to benefit their emotional well-being. Martha Heineman Pieper suggests some of the traditional ways toddlers are being taught to cope in classrooms is not age-appropriate.

She joins Here & Now’s Deepa Fernandes to talk about solutions from her new book “The Happiest Preschool: How to Create a Classroom Culture of Caring, Cooperation, Creativity, Learning... more

This sweet children’s picture book helps your child understand happiness and where to find it. Mónica Vidalón’s Charlotte’s Quest will delight children as they realize they do not find happiness in things but within themselves. As a counselor for over thirty years, I find this a great book for children to help them understand that no one and nothing can make you happy. You find happiness within yourself and how you look at life. I highly recommend parents read this... more

McHugh succeeds in showing how legacies of violence permeate through families and societies, and how all people have to contend with their shadow selves, even as they try to live in the light. Making Shadows will appeal to readers who seek well-researched historical fiction that examines war and its aftermath through a psychological lens.