Do you believe other worlds are out there? Perhaps inhabited by aliens, mystical creatures, angels, or anything else beyond one’s wildest imagination? I sometimes feel that there’s another world much closer to us than a distant galaxy. Sometimes an odd feeling like being tapped on the shoulder or talked to in a dream is more […]
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Books and Bribes
Lovers of the paranormal mystery will enjoy this first installment in the Bookstore Cozy Mystery Series by Lucinda Race. The central character, Lily Michaels, is a secret-keeping bookseller in the small town of Pembroke Cove, Maine. But when she discovers she’s a witch, everything changes. She can communicate with her cat, Milo, and her “friendship” […]
Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Imagine if your hobby supported a charity. Opportunities to contribute through childcare, coaching, gardening, cooking, and other leisure activities have significantly improved non-profits’ bottom lines. But reading? Yup. Thanks to The Ronald McDonald House® Charities, reading for contributions is the latest trend hitting schools in the Capital Region of Albany, New York. This fall, they’re […]
Author Q&A With Michelle M. Pillow
Michelle M. Pillow, a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, is known for her paranormal and sci-fi romance novels. With over 100 titles, including series such as Merely Mortal, Order of Magic, Warlocks MacGregor, and Dragon Lords, Michelle has captivated readers with her intricate world-building and immersive storytelling. A passionate advocate for the power […]
Always Think of Me
By Kimberly Monaghan on November 1, 2024 in Books 4 Fun, Books 4 Love, Books Uplift, Uplifting Books
Author Lori Keesey’s story is a heartwarming tale about two souls destined to be together but held apart by fate. When T.C. reconnects with Ginny, the woman he loves, their lives have drastically changed. They are thrust together at a critical hour, and despite the hope-filled outcome, their choices sacrifice their future. I realize this […]
Marked: Morningstar Academy Series Book Three
Fantasy, mysticism, spirituality, and world building are just a few of the ingredients in this third installment of this series by USA Today Bestselling author L. R. W. Lee. Fallen angel Gladriel is fighting ruthlessly to stop the world-ending prophecy. Vowing to protect humans from destruction, she, and her fellow castoffs, find it harder and […]
Zephyr’s War
This novella is set amid the high-octane advertising industry. When Steve and Nancy Stackhouse, owners of Crocker and Stackhouse consultancy on Madison Avenue, take on a wealthy client, they believe their financial worries will be over. And their new client, Ukrainian businessman Zep Zephyr hopes the agency will give him a strong foothold on Wall […]
Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand
Hands-down this is a must-read book if you are an entrepreneur, speaker, a sales and marketing professional, or anyone who wants to build their brand. It’s clear author Matthew Dicks is passionate about his argument, and just a few pages in you will have that ‘aha’ moment when you realize why. Stories do sell. No […]
Nowhere Like Home
This is a fascinating thriller with twist upon twist. It’s set in a private community for women where they work together to share the burden of motherhood while caring for one another and their precious children. Some have arrived at this off-the-grid respite to rid themselves of their past. Others to escape a harsh reality—an […]
Tread Loudly: Call Out the Bullsh*t and Fight for Equality in the Workplace
Every now and then you come across a book you wish you’d read when you were young. Or maybe you are young—so it’s not too late to take full advantage of all this book has to offer. Now that I’ve set up this “must read” for professional women, let’s get specific. Author, Kristine Cherek kicks […]