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New Heartfelt Book Reminds Us We Are So Much More than Our Appearances

As we sit here on the cusp of 2023, it's easy to marvel at all the advancements society has made while simultaneously overlooking the areas in which problems have arisen and where we’ve become complacent. As big as the strides we’ve made is the degree to which we’ve become materialistic…

Wyatt SemenukOctober 26, 2022

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AuthorBuzz: A Supernatural Romance and a Giveaway for a Memoir on Kindness

Sorry, this promotion is over. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! The Graveside Bar and Grill: A Charley Davidson Novella by Darynda Jones (1001 Dark Nights Press) Dear Reader, I finally get to share Donovan’s story! Despite his relatively short stint in the world of Charley Davidson, the…

AuthorBuzzSeptember 12, 2022

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Understanding Where We Came From: Books Explaining Humanity’s History

Avid reader, Will Wechsler shares his more academic picks for a well-rounded knowledge base focused on history and scientific developments regarding people and the world around us. fascinating but densely written, and since I know my friend would like that kind of book I happily recommended it. A few days…

William WechslerAugust 25, 2022

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I Laughed, I Cried, I Was Horrified: Two Funny Reads

Hello Molly! is a one sitting read that brings tears of joy and sadness. Molly reveals moments of her unconventional upbringing by her single dad, recognizing all that she missed. She also recalls her crazy journey toward an incredible career, the hysterical characters she created, her many genius SNL skits…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 20, 2022

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Author and Podcaster Zibby Owens Gets Real in Her Newly-Released Memoir “Bookends”

It took author Zibby Owens almost 20 years to get Bookends, A Memoir of Love, Loss and Literature out in the world, and it is worth the wait! I read it cover to cover in less than 24 hours and LOVED IT so much! Tears and laughter for me; I…

Jennifer BlankfeinJuly 1, 2022

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Walk the Line Between Perception and Reality in This Mindbending Read

“One myth that all cultures seem to share is that throughout the ages, teachers and authority figures have appeared to awaken potentialities in human society.” The prologue of The Kingdom of the Two Suns by Francisco Martinez Dalmases warns readers that its exploration of a “dual system in human society”…

Monique SnymanJune 28, 2022

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BookTrib Giveaway: Got Chronic Gut Issues? There Is Hope – Read These Patient Stories

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BookTribJune 23, 2022

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Screenwriter Spotlight: Follow Nora Ephron’s Influence Back to Where It All Started

The TV and film industry has seen more than its fair share of success lately. Have you been binging HBO’s talk-of-the-town drama, Succession? If you’re looking for something a little brighter, how about Apple TV+’s heartwarming hit Ted Lasso? For anyone interested in a little bit of both (or Selena…

Wyatt SemenukJune 10, 2022

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“The Purpose of Business Is the Business of Purpose” Says Branding Expert

In 2009, Simon Sinek introduced the concept of starting with the “why” as the framework for how great business influencers think, act, differentiate from competitors and, in turn, build the world’s most successful companies. While Sinek popularized the word “why” as a strategy setter in his bestselling Start With Why and…

Jim AlkonMay 9, 2022

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Saloon Doors Swing Open on Hollywood’s “Queen of the West” in Fascinating Biography

Roy Rogers, “King of the Cowboys,” and Dale Evans, “Queen of the West,” were mainstays of radio, movies and television in the mid-20th century. Numerous in-person appearances at rodeos, charity events, religious rallies and talk shows kept the couple in the public eye long after their TV series, The Roy…

Susan BaileyApril 13, 2022

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Laugh With Brian and Hephzibah Kaplan and Breakthrough to Happy

Dr. Brian Kaplan and Hephzibah Kaplan, two comedy-loving health care professionals, know exactly what buttons to push to get you to laugh, and their book Almost Happy: Pushing Your Buttons With Reverse Psychology (Loba Publishing) won’t just tickle your funny bone, it’ll tickle your preconceived notions about therapy. “Laughter can…

BookTribMarch 14, 2022

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What If “Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible” Was the First Commandment?

Religion is a powerful force in the lives of those who practice it. It can help us make sense of the world, other people and ourselves. It provides hope, purpose and motivation to be the best person we can be. It can build strong and supportive communities. But religion also…

BookTribMarch 11, 2022

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Mother’s Commitment to Her Son Helps Others Forge Their Own Path to Healing and Happiness

When Yamina Koichu Salomon's son, Arieldavid, was diagnosed pre-birth with a life-threatening condition later identified as the exceedingly rare Haddad Syndrome, her doctor’s first response was to terminate the pregnancy. Her response? "I want my son to live ... He's God's present, and I'm not giving him back." She promised…

BookTribFebruary 17, 2022

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Running a Marathon in a Minefield: Kim Hvidkjaer on Avoiding Startup Blunders

In 2007, Kim Hvidkjaer was a millionaire, but two years later, he had lost more money than the average American earns in a lifetime. While not ideal, the experience offered him the opportunity to assess his company's failures and map out how to avoid similar mistakes in the future. His…

BookTribFebruary 15, 2022

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BookTrib Giveaway: A Story of Perseverance, Hope and Philanthropy

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BookTribFebruary 3, 2022

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Susan Lax Reminds Us That Joy Isn’t Something to Be Found — It Lives Inside Us Always

"One of the things that I've learned," says author, spiritual coach and cultivator of Morning Inspiration Susan Lax, "is that there is always, always room for a moment of joy." Her new poetry book, A Heart's Landscape: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments (our review), shares this wisdom and more,…

BookTribJanuary 19, 2022