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Delightmares

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It’s 1994. Kurt Cobain has just died. Nineteen-year-old poet and ex-carnie Martin Hemlock has moved to Nashville, where he quickly befriends His Assholiness Pope Jas and Chuckie The Plague. Martin helps these two punk-rock gurus start a faux religion: The First Interplanetary Church of The Immaculate Deception. The goal is to make a mockery of all organized religions, and begs a question—is nothing sacred worth a damn?
As the church grows in size and infamy, recruiting more followers of Chuckle called Plaguists, religion turns to war on two fronts. Martin must navigate Nazis, preachers, and murderous Vanderbilt kids in Cadillacs, all while giving outrageous sermons and throwing the wildest parties imaginable. On top of all that: will Martin ever sell enough acid to make it back to Chicago?

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Maaya Lakshmi: The Guardian’s Odyssey

About Maaya Lakshmi: The Guardian’s Odyssey

Expanding her horizon beyond Lucknow, Maaya steps into the global network of guardians. Traveling across continents, she encounters guardians from diverse cultures, each imparting unique wisdom and abilities. Through these interactions, Maaya’s understanding of her role deepens, as she faces complex challenges that test her skills and fortitude. This book highlights Maaya’s evolution from a local guardian to a globally recognized protector, showcasing her growing leadership in the fight to maintain global harmony.

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Maaya Lakshmi: The Divine Awakening

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In the vibrant city of Lucknow, Maaya, a university student, stumbles upon a profound revelation: she is destined to be a guardian, tasked with maintaining the balance between the natural and supernatural realms. Under the guidance of Anaya, Maaya grapples with her newfound powers, facing both otherworldly entities and personal trials. This first book sets the stage for an enlightening journey, as Maaya learns to navigate her dual life, embracing her role amidst the challenges of modern-day India.

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The Paris Orphans: A heart-wrenching and moving WW2 historical fiction short story (The Paris Sisters)

About The Paris Orphans: A heart-wrenching and moving WW2 historical fiction short story (The Paris Sisters)

Clutching her suitcase tightly to hide her trembling hands, Charlotte takes a steadying breath. This is the most dangerous thing she has ever done, but the lives of five innocent children are depending on her. I can do this…

Paris, 1943: As Charlotte rushes into the station, she can feel the unmistakeable chill of being watched. Turning her head, she catches the eye of a Nazi guard, and forces herself to slow down. Not today, please not today…

Reaching the platform, she sees her sisters Isabelle, Madeline, Antoinette and Gigi waiting with five children, fear etched onto their young faces. As she gets closer, Charlotte can see each child has a faded patch on their coat where a yellow star has been carefully unpicked.

Once she and the children are onboard, Charlotte turns and stares down at her sisters on the platform. Squeezing her eyes shut, she tries to imprint their beloved faces in her mind. And as the whistle blows, she presses her hand to the cold glass, murmuring a silent prayer that her sisters will be safe, and that they will all meet again…

As she turns her attention back to the children in her care, her heart breaks to see tears glistening in their eyes. Taking a deep breath, she promises that they will be safe, that she won’t let anything happen to them. But has Charlotte just made a promise she can’t possibly keep?

The prequel to the Paris Sisters series, this short story tells a tale of bravery and determination in the face of the darkness of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.

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“Once I started I could not put this book down… Reached into my heart and pulled every emotional string imaginable. It left me in tears… Kept me on the edge of my seat… holding my breath at times. Guaranteed to make you cry… Stunning… Gorgeous… There’ll be lots of tears!” Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Addictive… I can’t stop thinking about it… Grabbed me and won’t let go.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“Phenomenal… was able to pull on my heartstrings… Beautiful… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Heart-wrenching… Grips readers from the first page and refuses to let go… Tugs at the heartstrings… Prepare to be moved to tears.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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“Gripping… Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.” @annasbook.nook

“Wonderful… Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!… Incredible. I can’t wait for the next one!” Goodreads reviewer

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“Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough.” Goodreads reviewer

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Aesop’s Fables on Stage: A Collection of Children’s Plays (On Stage Books Book 1)

About Aesop’s Fables on Stage: A Collection of Children’s Plays (On Stage Books Book 1)

Enter Aesop’s imaginative and wacky world of
Brave MICE
SLY FOXES
and Proud PEACOCKS.
Follow the adventures of the grateful LION who repays a debt, a slow andsteady TORTOISE who wins the race and a very lazy GRASSHOPPER whofinally gets his comeuppance.
Aesop’s Fables On Stage is a collection of delightful, fantastic fables that have been adapted into children’s plays. The scripts can be used as performance plays, readers’ theatre or just read for pure enjoyment.

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22 Light Years to You

About 22 Light Years to You

Every life has an arrow of time. It starts at the beginning, and runs to the end.

But not for Amy Gallagher. As an astrophysicist, Amy has a different conception of time. And now, with the help of the James Webb Space Telescope, she is poised to reassemble the events of the past by studying light from the first known stars. In much the same way, 22 LIGHT YEARS TO YOU redshifts Amy’s own life, reversing the arrow of time from the year 2022 to the night she first met her husband, Greg, in October 2000.

Following the chain of Octobers past, we see how Amy’s transgendered teen both is, and isn’t, the person he was as a child. How the love Amy feels for her second husband is but a dim reflection of the passion she knew with Greg, who fell—or jumped—to his death in 2015. How Amy’s best friend, Dee, who grew up Black in the same white-bread, Appalachian foothills that Amy did, has a very different story to tell about the two women’s friendship—and about the country unraveling around them.

Most lives carry an inflection point: a Big Bang moment separating before from after. The farther we drift from that seismic event, the harder it is to imagine an alternative. But what Amy comes to understand is that fate is a story we tell ourselves to cover for the mistakes of the past. And that love is a force beyond all reason—a special relativity that binds and shapes.

From the author of the award-winning SARABANDE comes a poignant story about love and loss, time and regret, and the pull to look back, when all of the universe is pressing ahead.

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Albuquerque Sings the Blues by James Scott LaFon


About Featured Book: Albuquerque Sings the Blues by James Scott LaFon

In the heart of Albuquerque, a city brimming with contradictions and unexpected beauty, “Albuquerque Sings the Blues” unfolds a tapestry of interwoven lives and poignant moments. James Scott LaFon masterfully captures the essence of a place where the past collides with the present, and where every soul has a story to tell.

Meet Pastor Brown, a man of faith navigating the tumultuous waters of morality in a city often shadowed by sin. Follow Bianca, a dedicated bank employee trying to piece her life back together after a devastating divorce, and her son Taylor, a young man balancing school and the weight of his fragmented family. From the determined loan applicants at the Western Bank to the gritty, resilient construction workers shaping Albuquerque’s skyline, each character brings their own blues to this soulful narrative.

As these lives intersect, LaFon paints a vivid portrait of Albuquerque—a place where dreams are both shattered and born anew, where love is found in the unlikeliest of places, and where the blues are more than just a genre of music—they are a way of life.

“Albuquerque Sings the Blues” is not just a novel; it’s an immersive experience into the heart and soul of a city that sings its blues loud and clear. Perfect for readers who love deeply human stories filled with rich, complex characters, this book will resonate long after the last page is turned.

Discover the unexpected melodies of Albuquerque—pick up your copy today and let the blues captivate you.

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1913 by Carole McEntee-Taylor

1913 by Carole McEntee-Taylor

1913 is the first book in the Secret Lives series set in England and Europe before and through the Great War.

England
Having risked her liberty for the sake of the cause Lady Frances Ashbourne is terrified her parent’s will find out. Her friend Lettie Hallenby has no such qualms. Women’s suffrage means everything to her so she is horrified to hear that Francis parents have ordered her to marry, especially when Francis won’t explain why.

The Hon Edward Pemberton is in even more trouble than usual. But this time he can’t see a way out. Desperate to avoid the consequences of his action he comes up with a solution that will come to haunt him.

Austria
Having fallen in love with Max Sommer, a penniless artist, Rosa Blum is sure she can eventually persuade her parents to accept him. If only she can keep him away from them until he makes his fortune… But her parents have other ideas and when he disappears she is devastated. Will she ever find love again?

Italy
Lucrecia Rossi had never intended for the accident to happen, but it had and now someone was dead, and it was all her fault. Will her father and brother support her or is her life over?

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Rising Up: A True Story of Narcissists, Borderlines, and a Country on the Brink

About Rising Up: A True Story of Narcissists, Borderlines, and a Country on the Brink

Can a toxic relationship change your life for the better?

Serena and Greg are the perfect match: she’s a sexy, fun, charismatic yoga instructor, and he’s a laid-back regular joe with a heart of gold. And their whirlwind romance lifts them to dizzying new heights. But when the presidential election throws the country into a deep political and cultural maelstrom, one of the couple’s personalities suddenly splits in two.

Stuck in the midst of escalating psychological attacks, a steady stream of gaslighting and lies, as well as a mysterious disappearance on a tropical vacation, their tumultuous relationship slowly begins to reveal sinister secrets that bind the two together – secrets that expose lifelong wounds, as well as eerie parallels to America’s relationship with its president.

Only by rising up to their inner demons and following the guidance of their Higher Selves will both they – and their country – stand a chance of finding true peace and happiness.

Step into a deeply authentic and emotional novel that artfully weaves together astute political commentary, insightful reflections on psychological abuse, and a striking yet sympathetic picture of toxic codependent relationships.

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