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M Was Twenty August 1346 by Anthony Hamer
Fiction Historical Fiction Paranormal
Detailed Exploration of Medieval Life — With a Unique Twist. The perfect cozy read for fans of historical fiction.
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Casalvento: House of the Wind by Gudrun Cuillo
Fiction
A Captivating Story of Inheritance, Discovery, and the Beauty of Tuscany Awaits. "In Casalvento, readers will be dazzled by the writing, the descriptions, the settings, the fast pace of the story and the slow simmer of life in one of the world’s top destinations."
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I’ll Have A Double by Juliana Hastings
Better Self Memoir Nonfiction
A Surprising Eye-Opener on the Fight Against Breast Cancer. Every woman should read this book.
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Bertie's Place by Edie Goodwin
Fiction
A Cozy Autumn Tale of Forgiveness, Love, and Finding Your Path.
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Something Better by Diane Parrish
Fiction
Forgiveness, Tragedy and the Search for “Something Better” in Diane Parrish’s Poignant Novel. Diane Parrish has crafted a story that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and personal growth.
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Such a Nice Girl by Carol Egmont St. John
Fiction Historical Fiction
A Literary Exploration of Love, Life and Coming-of-Age. "Through dynamic characters, intriguing conversations, and provocative details within the plot, the author invites readers into deeper consideration of their own lives and beliefs."
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Bad Boys in Boston by Del Chatterson
Fiction Thrillers
Thrilling Rescue in Seedy Cityscapes Reveals Real-Life Horrors. Chatterson keeps readers engaged with a swift-paced narrative, capturing the heartbreak of a family faced with their child being exploited, and all the while calling attention to this horrific practice in the hope of combating it.
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The Burning Years by Felicity Harley
Science Fiction
Humanity’s Future Lies Underground and Amongst the Stars in New Cli-Fi. The perfect blend of hard science and imaginative fiction.
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Karma and Kismet by Michael Shandler
Self Help
One Man’s Search for Spiritual Enlightenment Stretches Cultures and Continents. Sometimes, the author learns, it’s best to just get out of the way, give up any false control one might think he or she possesses, and let life happen however it may.
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Desultoria by Seth Brock
Poetry
Exploring Life’s Raw Realities Through Poetry. Desultoria is a collection of poems detailing the rage, hopelessness, depression and blue-collar tedium of the average man — but also the hope, love, wonder and bizarre oddities that come with all lives.
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Other Worlds by Kay Freeman
Fantasy Fiction Romance
Explore An Enigmatic Realm of Vampires and Werewolves. Luna’s journey is one of self-discovery and emotional reckoning, making this novel a must-read as fall approaches, especially if you’re a fan of gothic romantasy!
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Again and Again Back to You by Andrea Ezerins
Fiction
First Love Gets a Second Chance in Emotional, Visionary Novel. Through its creative plot, vivid imagery, emotional depth and lyrical quality, this compelling tale will capture your attention.
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James Bong: Agent of Anarchy by Todd Borho
Fiction Humor
Espionage and Absurdity Collide in New Spoof. The “real” James Bond served the Queen, but James Bong serves no one.
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Soul Masters: The Hunting Grounds by K.R. Gastreich
Fantasy Romance Science Fiction
Passions Ignite in Atmospheric Supernatural Romance. A fun supernatural read with a smoldering romance, perfect for readers to take with them into the chilling fall days ahead.
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The Empowerment to Conquer Illnesses by Mireille Mandat
Better Self Nonfiction Self Help
Woman’s Journey Provides Helpful Guide to Healing from Chronic Pain. Anyone who has or knows someone who has one of those “invisible” illnesses like fibromyalgia needs to read this book.
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Childless Mother: A Search for Son and Self by Tracy Mayo
Memoir
A Mother’s Quest to Find Herself and Her Lost Son. Emotional, heartbreaking, poignant, introspective, and hopeful all at the same time.
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Vermillion Harvest: Playtime at the Bagh by Reenita M. Hora
Historical Fiction Politics Romance
Star-Crossed Lovers in India Fight to Be Free From Political Oppression. ...a gripping and dark historical romance fraught with edge-of-your-seat tension.
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Cold War: A Novel of the Berlin Airlift by Helena P. Schrader
Fiction Historical Fiction
Insightful and Exciting Military Thriller Leaves Readers Hungry For More. Schrader is well on her way to writing the “War and Peace” of the Berlin Airlift.
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Healing Burnout with Astrology & Tarot by Jackie Hope
Better Self Nonfiction Self Help
Transform Burnout into Fuel and Ignite Your Desired Path. This book could very well be the light you need to set you back on your true path.
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Maypole Man: A Novel of the Sixties by Carol Egmont St. John
Historical Fiction
In 1960s America, The Disillusioned Search for Truth. Maypole Man: A Novel of the Sixties; is a glimpse at a group of young adults who face artistic, philosophical and social questions of the same ilk that challenged many other generations.
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Reaching for the Sun by J. Benjamin Bertram
Memoir
Tender Memoir Chronicles the Addiction Struggles of a Loved One.
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Crude by Mike Bond
Fiction Thrillers
Doomsday Clock Is Set in Explosive Political Thriller. After his company’s oil platform explodes, Ross Bullock worries powerful political forces are trying to shut him down for his open concerns about the threat of nuclear war. So he puts together a team of specialists to fight back before it’s too late.
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Heart of Grit by Shelli Sivert
Action and Adventure Historical Fiction Young Adult
Adventure with the Pony Express in YA Western. It's 1860 on the American frontier. Talk of a civil war is brewing, and the Pony Express is born and in need of riders. Both in disguise, Bea and Charlie venture out into a world filled with injustice and corruption. It's going to take drastic action and a heart of grit to save everything they hold dear.
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Map of My Escape by Cheryl Reed
Mystery
Tense, Atmospheric Thriller Set on Lake That Never Gives up Its Dead.
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Crash Course: A Founder's Journey to Saving Your Startup and Sanity by Ricardo Jiménez
Nonfiction
Instructing Aspiring Entrepreneurs on What NOT to Do. An unsuccessful attempt at entrepreneurship opens the door for an aspiring CEO to view success through the eyes of failure.
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Hard Bargain by Donald G. Denihan with Jon Land
Biography Memoir
Near-Death Experiences Provide Author a New Lease on Life. For Donald Denihan, it was supposed to be the fishing trip of a lifetime. Instead, it ended up nearly costing him his life in a hard bargain he made with the sea. Near death experiences were nothing new to this successful real estate entrepreneur, though.
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Orb and Arrow by V.L. Stuart
Fantasy
Discover Magic and Adventure in Evocative Epic Fantasy. Brillar was expected to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a healer but she had other plans. Now a highly skilled archer, she has been forced to kill to release a bound mage.
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A Polio Story: Davy Crockett, Rock 'n' Roll and the Devil's Disease by Dave Eubanks
Fiction Historical Fiction
Boyhood Coming-of-Age Inspired by Polio-Stricken 1950s America. The picturesque childhoods of three boys in 1950s Southern California are forever changed by the crippling realities of polio.
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The Last Tale of Norah Bow by J.P. White
Fiction Historical Fiction
Girl’s Search for Abducted Father in Prohibition-Era Coming-of-Age. In 1926, during Prohibition, when Vital Bow is abducted at gunpoint during dinner at his family cottage, his intrepid fourteen-year-old daughter discovers his involvement in a rum-running operation and sails north to rescue him.
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Wolf’s Head Bay (Book 2): The Race for Home by Jeffrey Allen Boyd
Action and Adventure Young Adult
Action-Packed Thriller Sequel Is Rollercoaster of Suspense and Intrigue. After making their harrowing escape, taking with them a stolen flash drive of incriminating evidence, the frightened group now finds themselves alone in the remote northern Michigan wilderness.
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Coded to Kill by Marschall Runge, M.D.
Fiction Thrillers
New Tech Falls in the Wrong Hands in Heart-Stopping Medical Thriller.
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What We Buried by Robert Rotenberg
Historical Fiction Mystery Suspense Thrillers
Unsolved Murders, Family Secrets and Dark History of Nazi-Occupied Italy. A Toronto homicide detective is attacked at his doorstep when his investigation into possible links between the Nazi occupation of Italy and the murder of his brother decades later gets too close to the truth.
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The Need-Not Artist by Kasha Ritter
Memoir Nonfiction
Practical and Inspirational Guide Helps Artists Foster Creativity. A devoted mother of three with a bustling household shares her personal story of pursuing her artistic passion amid the chaos of daily life, dismantling common excuses and providing step-by-step guidance on overcoming obstacles such as housework or daily demands, children, and perceived lack of talent.
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Going Crazy (Left Foot, Right Foot, Breathe) by Tim James
Memoir Self Help
Perseverance and Integrity Behind the Scenes of the Music Industry. Going Crazy (Left Foot, Right Foot, Breathe) is a candid look at the inner workings of professional songwriting. It is also an honest, vulnerable memoir about overcoming life's trials and tribulations.
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Guilty of Stealing His Heart by Nancy Lynn White
Fiction Historical Fiction Romance
Woman on the Run Finds New Love and Family in Western Romance. An unsuspecting bride implicated in her husband’s wrongdoings finds new love and family in the American West of 1860.
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Volk by D. Werkmeister
Crime Paranormal Suspense Thrillers
Supernatural Intrigue Meets Real-World Grit in the Heart of Philadelphia. Something is out there, stalking the streets of Philadelphia. When FBI agent Terri Watson comes face to face with the beast, she discovers an explosive secret — one that powerful men will kill to keep hidden.
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Abandoned at Birth by Janet Sherlund
Memoir Nonfiction
Gripping Memoir About Adoptee’s Lifelong Search for Identity and Connection. Sherlund, who was given up for adoption within days of her birth, shares her journey and explores the inherent need adopted children have for a sense of belonging and the pain and courage that is required to discover their true identity.
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Caretaker by R.J. Halbert
Fiction
In Atmospheric New Thriller, Family Learns Their Past Is Not So Easily Put to Rest.
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Fire in the Hole! by Bob Parsons
Business Memoir
From Baltimore to Billionaire: GoDaddy Founder Shares Inspiring Journey. In Fire in the Hole!, Bob Parsons, founder of GoDaddy, shares his story of extraordinary success as a self-made serial entrepreneur.
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Leaning on Air by Cheryl Bostrom
Fiction
Lyrical Tale of Love and Redemption Paints Portrait of Pacific Northwest. They last spoke as teens … but a surprise encounter 12 years later reunites ornithologist Celia Burke with veterinary surgeon Burnaby Hayes, and they plunge into the most unusual romance of her life. When tragedy strikes, Celia begins anew, and she must examine her past ― and reconsider her future.
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Seven Days of SHIVA by Marc Gellman
Memoir Nonfiction
Unforgettable Story About the Power of Love Through the Eyes of the Man Who Lived It. After losing his wife of 40 years, the author uses the seven days of Shiva to tell family and friends their love story.
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Deaf Blind Champion by Kevin Frost
Biography Memoir Nonfiction
Blind, Deaf Athlete’s Inspiring Story of Hope and Excellence in Sports and Life. A world champion speed skater despite the obstacles of being deaf and blind, this athlete reflects on his bumpy yet fantastic ride — on the field and in life.
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Holy Joe! Prophet, Seer, and Revelator by Just Judy
Religion
Stranger than Fiction: The Life of Mormonism’s Joseph Smith.
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Freeing Teresa by Franke James
Biography Memoir Nonfiction
Memoir Recounts Sister’s Rescue Mission and the Ongoing Fight For Disability Justice. When an idealistic activist objects to her siblings’ plan to ship their disabled sister off to a nursing home, she’s forced to choose between family and her sister’s freedom.
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Musings 2022 by Denis O'Neill
Nonfiction
Sweeping Essay Collection Muses on the Tumultuous Times of 2022. 2022 was a year of living most dangerously. The pandemic marched on, Putin marched in, and the GOP marched deeper into MAGA madness. In “Musings 2022,” author/screenwriter/observer Denis O'Neill describes a world most unsettled in a collection of essays about politics, people, poetry and a few things Irish.
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Fail Deadly by John Baird Rogers
Fiction Thrillers
Dynamic Duo Save the Day from Cyber Terrorism in Futuristic Thriller. The grid is failing, the ransom demand is a billion dollars, and the only person who can save them has disappeared. In the latest Mayfield-Napolitani Thriller, can Joe and Weezy save the day — or will they end up getting themselves killed?
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Be a Scribe! by Michael Hoffen, Dr. Christian Casey and Dr. Jen Thum
Children’s Books Historical Nonfiction
Teenager Brings Ancient Egypt to Life in Timeless Translated Story of Family and Career. This extraordinary ancient Egyptian translation from almost 4,000 years ago tells the story of a teenage boy as he wonders what career path he should choose.
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The Grip of Darkness: Divinity by Kristoff Baggan
Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction
Sweeping Novel Strikes Balance Between the Fantastical and the Profoundly Human. This novel is a must-read for fans of fantasy and those who appreciate stories that challenge and provoke critical thought.
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Looking for Legends by Scott and Tarantino
Nonfiction
World-Traveling Couple Introduces Readers to Incredible People From Around the Globe.
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Rainbow Black by Maggie Thrash
Fiction Mystery Thrillers
Maggie Thrash’s Adult Debut is Murder Mystery and Fugitive Love Story Set Amidst Satanic Panic.
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Lost in the Holler by Michael West
Southern Gothic, Family Saga
Disillusioned with his soulless New York career, RJ Burnette returns to his Appalachian home to find himself, only to discover a web of family secrets...
Redemption Initiative by C.L. Morrissey
Redemption Drama / Speculative Fiction
Desi Delgado was an addict — violent, impulsive and dangerous. He left wreckage behind him until the law caught up. Eight years in prison. According...
Wheeler-Dealer by Rita Moreau
Cozy mystery
Solving a murder might raise her spirits. But will it spring her spectral friend from Purgatory? Traded by her husband for a busty bimbo the same age...
Last Word by Rita Moreau
Fiction
Gwen Morgan Adams, a 55-year-old journalist facing the end of her career, returns to her childhood home in Fish Camp, FL, where her sister, Mira, oper...
Belonging to the World by Barry Hoffner
Travel Memoir
Belonging to the World combines a deeply personal story with an epic global adventure while exploring one of the most important themes of our time—h...
What the Heart Carries: One Secret, Two Lives by Susan Appel
FICTION / Family Life, FICTION / Women, FICTION / Religious
One secret. Two lives forever changed. Stephanie grew up cherished yet haunted by questions no one would answer. Carmine’s life, in contrast, was...
Trail of Thoughts by David Lomax
Memoir / Survival / Identity
In the remote wilderness of Alaska, a bush pilot navigates deadly mountain passes and unpredictable weather where every flight is a gamble with fate. ...
Mrs. Orcutt's Driveway by C. V. Wooster
Historical Narrative / Nonfiction
"Mrs. Orcutt’s Driveway" tells the true story of Margaret “Bonnie” Orcutt, a reclusive widow who took on the U.S. government to save her Mojave ...
I'll Remember You by Deborah Packer
Historical Fiction
Based on a true family saga, currently a repped screenplay, "I’ll Remember You" is an intimate character-driven love story. Proud, idealistic, sm...
Return To Hawaii by Daniel J. Voelker
Spy and Espionage
Donovan Cross, the National Intelligence Agency’s most legendary operative, has worked every shadowy corner of the globe. But when he’s ordered ba...
The Life by Sagar Constantin
Visionary & Metaphysical
Eva Monroe is flying home after a long business trip, eager to see her 5-year-old son. But when the plane crashes, she wakes to find herself in the In...
Live A Little Better by John Beyer
Memoir
John Beyer is the founder and owner of Men on the Move, one of the East Coast's premier moving and self-storage companies. While although John's journ...
High Flight: A Pilot's Journey Through Life by Richard Hess
Memoir
Richard Hess, born John Patrick Aliano, began life in a typical middle-class household. His parents divorced when he was just a toddler, and after his...
The Elderly Gentleman's Ulyssee by Hans Bodmer
Action Adventure
A smarter, older Gentleman makes his way from Zurich to Geneva on hiking trails, wherever they exist. The declared goal is to reach a destination — ...
Between These Walls by Michael Newman
Historical Thriller
When Jewish, New York art curator Daniel Singer, adopted at the end of WW2 under tragic circumstances by US Army Medical Corps Colonel Samuel Singer a...
Maya Blue: A Memoir of Survival by Brenda Coffee
Memoir
"Maya Blue" is a suspenseful, fast-paced memoir that reads like a thriller. One remarkable woman's true story of love, cocaine, Big Tobacco, abduction...
Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood by Julie Ryan McGue
Memoir
From the award-winning author of "Twice a Daughter" comes the much-anticipated prequel. In this coming-of-age memoir, set in Chicago’s western su...
Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging by Julie Ryan McGue
Memoir
Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers ― w...
Triumph To Tragedy by Daniel J.D. Bayard
Historical Fiction
The six-book Triumph to Tragedy historical novels unfold in the most prosperous colony of the world in the late 18th century. They chronicle rebellion...
Such Stuff as Dreams by Thomas Garlinghouse
Magical Realism; Historical Fantasy
What if Shakespeare never finished his greatest play — and only you could help him complete it? It's 1936 Hollywood. Screenwriter Joe Holliday ha...