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The Secret Weapons of Victorian Women

Women had very little power in Victorian England. They couldn’t vote, they seldom had a voice, and they were even restricted in the books they were allowed to read. And yet, there were intrepid women who found quiet ways to resist. A bloom pressed into a bouquet, a powder stirred…
Madeline Martin
August 26, 2025
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Why Representation Matters, and It Isn’t About The Cliches

One of the most significant shifts in the post-pandemic publishing environment was a push for more cultural representation fueled by the growing influence of social media voices navigating reader selection. Popular accounts on TikTok and Instagram that focused on book recommendations were often hosted by people representing a diverse range…
C. I. Jerez
August 7, 2025
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New Lives in New Lands: 5+ Journeys of Reinvention

After enjoying a great read about life in another country, do you ever daydream about living elsewhere? I've always dreamed of starting a new life in the south of France. While that hasn’t happened for me (yet!), I’ve found joy in creating characters who do live that fantasy. My Love…
Patricia Sands
July 24, 2025
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5 Books About Family Secrets

Compelling books that explore family secrets resonate with readers by weaving together mystery, drama and emotion. These stories captivate us by peeling back the layers of seemingly ordinary lives to reveal events and experiences that sometimes shape families across generations. The suspense of unearthing long-buried secrets keeps us turning pages,…
RaeAnne Thayne
June 6, 2025
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5 Sizzling Summer Reads

The time has come for some fun in the sun! If you’re anything like me, you’re aching for a good book and a perfect place to read near the water. That’s why I’ve gathered your must-read list for summer, so you can escape into your next favorite page-turner while soaking…
Julie Cantrell
May 1, 2025
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7 Books About Women Avenging Themselves

  They say the best revenge is living well. The heroines of my new novel, The Book Club For Troublesome Women, would agree wholeheartedly. When four dissatisfied but very different suburban housewives form a book club to read the controversial 1963 blockbuster The Feminine Mystique, the page is turned in…
Marie Bostwick
April 22, 2025