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Surviving Gen X by Jo Szewczyk

About Surviving Gen X by Jo Szewczyk

Dive into the kaleidoscopic streets of 1990s Las Vegas with Surviving GenX.

Amidst the flickering neon lights and the haunting echoes of slot machines, we follow an unnamed protagonist and a battered housewife, both seeking an escape from their tormented pasts. As they wade through the city’s seedy underbelly, they find an unexpected refuge in one another—a bond forged in the fires of a metropolis hell-bent on their ruin.

A potent tapestry of humor, heartbreak, and raw human resilience, this narrative unfolds with the surreal quality of a fever dream. Oscillating between the chaos of a city that never sleeps and the quiet moments of vulnerability shared between its two protagonists, “Surviving GenX” isn’t just a story—it’s an experience. An experience that delves into the desolation of a generation caught amidst the disintegration of societal norms, searching for meaning in a world that seems to have forgotten them.

Join this evocative journey through a decade marked by upheaval and transformation and discover a tale that is once a testament to the indomitable spirit of Generation X and a haunting reflection on the universal human quest for connection.

“Raw, wild, proudly shocking fiction of 1990s Vegas life.” – BookLife Review

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Save Chad by Bob Keaton

Save Chad by Bob Keaton

Chad and Jamie met in college, but they were so different that a friendship seemed unlikely. Against the odds they became life-long best friends. In this coming-of-age story both guys are confused and uncertain who they are and who they want to be, as well as where they fit in.

Their story begins as Jamie is having a crisis. It’s less than a year until graduation, and he still has no idea about his future. No job lined up or even a prospect. The only thing he knows is he doesn’t want to return to his small hometown where he grew up feeling like a misfit. And he needs to come to terms with something that happened during his summer internship as a newspaper reporter. That unsettling incident could drastically alter his future. Chad helps him work through it, even rescuing him when he is suicidal.

After college their lives take different paths. Jamie leaves for a job with Atlanta’s major newspaper, later marries, has a family, and becomes a successful political journalist. Chad moves to San Francisco where he explores the world of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n roll during the 70s before building his real estate empire. Despite the distance, they stay in touch and see each other a few times over the course of many years.

Now Chad is hospitalized and seriously ill, drifting in and out of consciousness. Can Jamie save him? As Jamie sits at Chad’s bedside, their past is revealed through flashbacks and memories in this story of male bonding.

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A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure by David Fitz-Gerald

A Grave Every Mile: A Pioneer Western Adventure by David Fitz-Gerald

Embark on a harrowing trek across the rugged American frontier in 1850. Your wagon awaits, and the untamed wilderness calls. This epic western adventure will test the mettle of even the bravest souls.

Dorcas Moon and her family set forth in search of opportunity and a brighter future. Yet, what awaits them is a relentless gauntlet of life-threatening challenges: miserable weather, ravenous insects, scorching sunburns, and unforgiving terrain. It’s not merely a battle for survival but a test of their unity and sanity.

Amidst the chaos, Dorcas faces ceaseless trials: her husband’s unending bickering, her daughter’s descent into madness, and the ever-present danger of lethal rattlesnakes, intensifying the peril with each step. The specter of death looms large, with diseases spreading and the eerie howls of rabid wolves piercing the night. Will the haunting image of wolves desecrating a grave push Dorcas over the edge?

With each mile, the migration poses a haunting question: Who will endure the relentless quest to cross the continent, and who will leave their bones to rest beside the trail? The pathway is bordered by graves, a chilling reminder of the steep cost of dreams.

A Grave Every Mile marks the commencement of an unforgettable saga. Start reading Ghosts Along the Oregon Trail now to immerse yourself in an expedition where every decision carries the weight of life, death, and the pursuit of a brighter future along the Oregon Trail.

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Chasing Rabbits by Rodolfo Del Toro Colberg

Chasing Rabbits by Rodolfo Del Toro Colberg

Award winning book about a medical student unwillingly coming face to face with life and death during an unexpected clinical clerkship. The Pediatric Oncology ward and its patients will show Rudy a side of his education he did not expect, finding the most courageous patients among the children of the ward.

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Ain’t No Sunshine

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A close-knit Creole farming family from the bucolic countryside hamlet of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky is upended by tragedy, and forced to relocate to the rough and tumble streets of Newark, New Jersey. A character-driven story about family relationships, resiliency, longing, and discovery; with consequential real world obstacles mixed-in. A trim yet potent tale. (Kirkus)

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A morir a otra parte

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Lucía ya pasa de los 60 y aún no controla su vida. Todo cambia cuando se va a vivir con un grupo de gente de su edad que pretende autogestionarse lo máximo posible. Ser dueña de una misma no es fácil, pero el simple hecho de intentarlo significa no ser una zombi.

Este relato trata sobre una comunidad de personas cuyas vidas se entrelazan luchando por su lugar en el mundo en un futuro no tan lejano.

Es un libro muy diferente a los demás y que no debería serlo.

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Els nens de l’Elisa (Catalan Edition)

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Novel·la tercera finalista del XXIV Premi Ramon Llull l’any 2004

L’Elisa és una mestra amb indiscutible talent i vocació per a l’ensenyança, capaç de rebutjar pretendents als voltants de la seva trentena, tot i que sent una especial atracció pels adolescents. Ella controla la seva vida. Fins que l’argument comença a capgirar-se-li subtilment. L’Elisa ha trobat un jove de tretze anys amb una situació familiar alarmant, capaç de caminar cinc quilòmetres amb l’excusa de recuperar els seus guants.
En un indret on l’hivern s’engoleix la primavera i la societat es torna calculadora i egoista, la veu narradora d’un jove rememora un moment crucial que el marcarà de per vida. Algú que sembla tenir dues úniques coses al cap: la primera, no acabar com els seus pares; i la segona, arribar a conèixer l’Elisa.

“L’Elisa és un personatge completament desmarcat dels tòpics. Núria Añó dibuixa una antiheroina evitant el maniqueisme, ensenyant-ne tant la faceta més tendra com la més sòrdida. Una novel·la difícil, exigent amb el lector, que agradarà els amants de la narrativa psicològica.”—La Mañana

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L’escriptora morta (Catalan Edition)

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L’Anna és una escriptora de mitjana edat que va decidir pujar la seva filla sola . Actualment la Berta ha crescut, i els dubtes que li suposaria conèixer el seu pare, a qui només ha vist en una fotografia, s’incrementen quan la relació que manté amb el seu xicot entra en crisi. En Hans treballa en una fàbrica i té una germana, la Clara, una jove incompresa que viu obsessionada per un tipus que condueix una moto groga.
Però és sobretot la història de l’Anna Flieder, que quan opta per escriure un llibre de caire biogràfic, la inspiració la visita i pren la forma d’aquell home a qui fa anys va abandonar .

“Obra dirigida a tots aquells que els agrada llegir i es deixen absorbir per la lectura, perquè deixa molta imaginació, i hi ha moltes coses que s’intueixen.”—La Mañana

“Una invitació als qui aprecien la literatura reflectint-se en una obra literària. Un text literari que excel·leix per un llenguatge metafòric i que suggereix imatges capaces de revelar escenes quotidianes, però que la vida, plena de múltiples possibilitats, no ens permet veure.”—Resonancias literarias

“El llibre conta la història d’Anna, una escriptora, i el món i la vida de les persones que l’envolten. Anna viu la seva vida literària com la real, pateix una mena d’esquizofrènia quan els personatges dels seus llibres xoquen amb la seva vida en el seu anhel de veure la llum.”—Debbie Garrick, Traductora

“Una obra que mostra la feina ben feta de l’autora i, a més, el maneig de l’eina essencial de tot novel·lista: el llenguatge. Un lúcid artefacte literari que de ben segur satisfarà el divers gust del lector contemporani.”—Letralia

“Núria Añó teixeix amb una habilitat que va molt lluny i s’endinsa en l’exploració de l’individu contemporani.”—Noury Bakrim, Traductor

“La novel·la tracta el procés de creació literari i descriu d’un mode ombrívol i poètic l’esquinçament interior de la protagonista Anna, una escriptora que s’atreveix amb la seva primera novel·la autobiogràfica —tot i que s’enreda cada vegada més en records i nostàlgies reprimides fins ara. Un llibre intel·ligentment vital que evidencia l’excepcional talent d’observació de Núria Añó i anima al lector a trobar respostes pròpies.”—Sarah Raabe, Traductora

NÚRIA AÑÓ (Lleida, 1973) compagina l’escriptura amb la traducció, a més de la participació en col·loquis internacionals, on sol parlar de la seva obra, de creació literària, cinema, ciutats o bé analitza l’obra d’Elfriede Jelinek, Patricia Highsmith, Karen Blixen, Salka Viertel, Alexandre Dumas (fill) o Franz Werfel. Part de les seves novel·les, relats i assaigs han estat traduïts al castellà, francès, anglès, italià, alemany, polonès, xinès, letó, portuguès, neerlandès, grec, àrab i romanès. La novel·la “Els nens de l’Elisa” (2006) queda tercera finalista al XXIV Premi Ramon Llull. Segueixen “L’escriptora morta” (2008); “Núvols baixos” (2009); “La mirada del fill” (2012) i una biografia sobre la guionista jueva Salka Viertel, “El salón de los artistas exiliados en California” (2020). Guanya el XVIII Premi Joan Fuster de Narrativa Ciutat d’Almenara, el quart premi internacional d’escriptura 2018 Shanghai Get-Together i ha estat guardonada amb les prestigioses beques: NVL (Finlàndia, 2016), SWP (Xina, 2016), BCWT (Suècia, 2017), IWTCR (Grècia, 2017), UNESCO Ciutat de Literatura (Polònia, 2018), IWTH (Letònia, 2019, 2023) i IWP (Xina, 2020). Més informació a: www.nuriaanyo.com

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A morir a otra parte

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Lucía ya pasa de los 60 y aún no controla su vida. Todo cambia cuando se va a vivir con un grupo de gente de su edad que pretende autogestionarse lo máximo posible. Ser dueña de una misma no es fácil, pero el simple hecho de intentarlo significa no ser una zombi.

Este relato trata sobre una comunidad de personas cuyas vidas se entrelazan luchando por su lugar en el mundo en un futuro no tan lejano.

Es un libro muy diferente a los demás y que no debería serlo.

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The Tales of Zren Janin boxed set by ML Dunker

The Tales of Zren Janin boxed set by ML Dunker

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Three strangers race across two countries with only one goal: to survive.

Kerek, Matasi, and Vikland are three countries squabbling like quarrelsome siblings. The Kerek King has allowed banditry against anyone with a different language or skin color, and the Vikland Empress has had enough of her travelers injured and killed outside of her borders. Matasi has also suffered from Kerek’s brutality but has the money and power – or so the Triune Council believes – to break Kerek without bloodshed.
In a war of words and weapons, who will win? For when blood is shed, it is always the young and the poor who pay the greatest price.
The Tales of Zren Janin are stories of adventure, political intrigue, soldiers, spies, and bravery where no one is safe, promises are casually broken, and justice demands a price.
For readers who like great worldbuilding in a South Pacific setting, heart-pounding escapes, stories about spies, saboteurs, and survivors when the odds are never in their favor.

“A deliberately paced work, but one with an expansive and ultimately engrossing setting.” – Kirkus review
“…new readers will fall for Zren, who often doubts himself and his abilities but tries his hardest to be whatever his friends need him to be. Although this fantasy tale is written for young adults, it’s sure to appeal to adult readers as well.” – Kirkus review of War and Wrens
“…engaging adventure-series” – Kirkus review

The boxed set of The Tales of Zren Janin contains all five of the previously published books and a sixth book, What Zren Didn’t Know, comprised of bonus stories of what happened to the Wrens before Zren’s stories begin, events in the books told from others’ point of view, and what happened to the survivors.

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Shut Your Pie Hole: A Police Officer Upholds His Duty (Life of Pies Book 7)

About Shut Your Pie Hole: A Police Officer Upholds His Duty (Life of Pies Book 7)

Chilled and crusty …

Solomon McCain has long been the sheriff around Fairmont, and even though it’s a small town, there’s always a bit of trouble here and there. And while he’s helped put away criminals, both petty and professional, nothing prepares him for the morning of the Fairmont Pie Contest.

What should have been an easy, fun-filled day is suddenly filled with accusations of murder, cheating, assault, and more — and all from individuals he’d known and worked alongside for years.

Solomon knows there will be hell to pay if he authorizes a formal investigation. The blacklash could be very costly, and not just on a personal level.

But what else can a police officer do? He must uphold his duty …

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Pie Spy: A Gambler Bets It All (Life of Pies Book 6)

About Pie Spy: A Gambler Bets It All (Life of Pies Book 6)

Plum stuck …

Garland Morris is an easy-going guy — eager to please, quick with a smile, and always interested in a good gamble. For years, he’s enjoyed his job at the First Bank of Fairmont, especially since it provides him the stability he needs to be a little adventurous when it comes to hedging his bets.

But when Charles Piper and Orpah Abraham, Fairview’s most respected judge and one of Alabama’s most prominent media figures, approach him, each asking for a “special request” regarding the bank’s financial records, Morris finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Either choice will cost him, and Morris knows when he’s being forced to bet it all …

Will he be able to bear the damages?

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Appley Ever After: A Broken Heart Seeks to Heal (Life of Pies Book 8)

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Icing on the pie …

Pamela Pearson grew up knowing it was best to fend for herself, and meeting Asher Davidson didn’t really change that.

After they argue over their future, Pamela wonders if maybe she was wrong, especially as she sees Asher’s dedication to his family following his mother’s death.

And when Sama, Asher’s sister, reveals a surprising secret, Pamela knows she has a way to make things right with Asher.

But will it be enough?

Life of Pies is a small town murder mystery short story collection from C. S. Johnson about family life, family lies, and family pies.

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Pie Guy: An Outsider Gets an Inside Look (Life of Pies Book 9)

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Indulgence and ingnorance …

Dennis “Dezmo” Moreland grew up on the streets of Chicago, and he’s had his share of trouble, even if he’s learned how to stay out of it.

When he’s caught up in a bad investment, and his best friend and business partner owes him the money to get out of it, driving in the car for several hours after a shake-down is worth the trouble. But when he arrives in Fairmont, the last thing he expects is to be caught in the middle of the town pie contest, with its battling egos, family drama, and possible murder.

He’s an outsider, with an up-close and personal look … and now all he wants to do is look away, and then run away.

Life of Pies is a 12-part novella series inspired by A Gathering of Old Men, As I Lay Dying, and pie-style murder mysteries from C. S. Johnson.

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My Peach of the Pie: A Stranger Comes Back Home (Life of Pies Book 10)

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Soft and sweet, and rotten to its core …

Joe Davidson didn’t anticipate coming back to Fairmont after his family broke apart. But when the news of Martha’s death reaches him, he finds his way home, just as the annual pie contest is getting judged — and when they need a new judge, he steps up and offers his services, even if he doesn’t know why.

But he gets a clue or two as he makes his way through the selections, and he relives the sweetest moments of his life … back when he had his own peach of the pie …

Life of Pies is a literary fiction mystery series inspired by A Gathering of Old Men and As I Lay Dying from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.

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Pretty Pies: Life Goes on for the Living (Life of Pies Book 12)

About Pretty Pies: Life Goes on for the Living (Life of Pies Book 12)

Perfectly prepared …

Sama Davidson always loved being Mama’s girl. But now that her mother’s gone, she has to find a way to carry on.

Thankfully, there are plenty of people willing to help her — and that’s just what Sama needs as the day of her mother’s funeral arrives.

But there’s still more surprises yet to be discovered …

Life of Pies is a literary fiction mystery series about lies, community, and pies from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.

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Tell No Pies: A Husband Minces His Words (Life of Pies Book 11)

About Tell No Pies: A Husband Minces His Words (Life of Pies Book 11)

Nutty and meaty, spicy and sweet …

Donnie Hennessy is a man who’s dedicated his life to service, and he knows all about the pain it brings — the pain he feels, and the pain he gives to others. He knows it’s best that he contain it as much as possible, before his past ruins everything he has …

And when he and Edith head off to the Fairmont Spring Festival, he remembers this well … until he’s prompted to purchase a pie.

Life of Pies is a 12-part literary fiction series inspired by As I Lay Dying and A Gathering of Old Men from award-winning, genre-hopping author C. S. Johnson.

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I Think I Hate My Friends

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Hazel’s a soon-to-be-divorced mother of three who moved to Los Angeles to be near her college friends and start a new chapter. Nicole married her college sweetheart, the surgeon and all-around perfect husband, Harry, but is terrified of losing him forever if she admits to him she doesn’t want children. Ida is the child star who can’t seem to give up on her dream of being an A-list actress. Dinah is the enigmatic poet with a tragic past who remains a puzzle to everyone, even her oldest friends. When one of them is murdered, the remaining friends deal with the aftermath in varied ways, questioning how much they truly know each other. Told through three separate time periods in the lives of these women, I Think I Hate My Friends captures the sometimes toxic, often complex, but ultimately rewarding dynamic of female friendship and the ceaseless search for contentment.

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The Treacherous Tide and the Stubborn Sandcastle

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To fight for love is to fight for air. Both are necessary, and there is no life without either. In a world where love seems more and more unattainable, it only makes sense to fight for it when you have it. Nevertheless, such a precious gift cannot be preserved without shedding blood, sweat and tears. This short story follows a gentleman as he does all in his power to maintain the love he has cherished for as long as he can remember.

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I Am Daliah: A WW2 Jewish Holocaust Historical Fiction

About I Am Daliah: A WW2 Jewish Holocaust Historical Fiction

Wilhelm Thomas is torn between what he knows is right and what he must do to survive. A fateful decision awaits him when he discovers a young Jewish girl hiding in the rubble—will he take her to a concentration camp or help her find freedom? Against all odds, Wilhem must choose between loyalty to his country and loyalty to his conscience.

Daliah Avner is a nineteen-year-old Jewish girl struggling to survive the Holocaust. Her family has already been taken away and she must find a way to freedom before it is too late. Will she make it? Or be discovered?

If you enjoyed The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, you’ll love “I am Daliah”. Buy now before the price changes!

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