Books

Two New Books Explore the Comfort of Hospice Care and the Fascinating World of Dogs

By Ann Brown / October 24, 2026 /

From navigating life’s final chapter to discovering the remarkable diversity of the canine world, two books offer readers opportunities to deepen their understanding of life, relationships and the natural world. Dying Well with Hospice: A Compassionate Guide to End-of-Life Care by Paula Wrenn and Jo Gustely helps families approach end-of-life care with greater knowledge, compassion…

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Author Says Iran Conflict Could Fulfill Second of Four Biblical End-Times Signposts

By NEW YORK TREND / October 23, 2026 /

A 12-year-old book on biblical prophecy is drawing renewed attention from its author, Mark Davidson, who believes recent developments involving Iran could signal the beginning of the second of four events preceding the Tribulation. In Daniel Revisited: Discovering the Four Mideast Signs Leading to the Antichrist, Davidson, a retired aerospace engineer and end-times prophecy researcher,…

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Author John Amos Revisits Charge of the Light Brigade in New Historical Novel

By NEW YORK TREND / October 18, 2026 /

Author John Amos explores the lasting psychological and emotional toll of war in his new historical novel, The Call of the Bugle, a sweeping saga inspired by the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Published by Imagination Press, the novel revisits the 1854 military disaster at Balaklava, where approximately 600 British…

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Dan Wake’s ‘Eat the Wind’ Recalls a Decade of Unscripted Global Adventures

By NEW YORK TREND / October 18, 2026 /

Before smartphones, GPS navigation and online travel guides made exploring the world easier, traveling often required a sense of adventure, a willingness to take risks and the ability to trust strangers. Author Dan Wake revisits that era in his new memoir, Eat the Wind: Travels with Dictators, Mercenaries, and Queens, recounting a decade of journeys…

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From NYC’s Forgotten History to Holiday Murders: 3 Books to Add to Your Reading List

By Ann Brown / October 10, 2026 / Comments Off on From NYC’s Forgotten History to Holiday Murders: 3 Books to Add to Your Reading List

From forgotten chapters of New York City history to holiday mysteries and the rediscovery of an overlooked Native American artist, these books offer readers a range of stories to explore. Whether uncovering political corruption on the Lower East Side, solving a festive fictional murder or discovering the life and work of a Cheyenne modernist, each…

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Susan Hartzler’s Memoir Comes to Audible

By NEW YORK TREND / October 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Susan Hartzler’s Memoir Comes to Audible

Award-winning writer and human-animal bond advocate Susan Hartzler is bringing her popular memoir to a new audience with the Audible release of I’m Not Single, I Have a Dog: Dating Tales from the Bark Side. Published by McFarland, the candid and often humorous memoir examines Hartzler’s experiences with dating, relationships, heartbreak and independence while chronicling…

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Hachette Book Group Highlights Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success

By Ann Brown / October 3, 2026 / Comments Off on Hachette Book Group Highlights Inclusion as a Driver of Publishing Success

Hachette Book Group (HBG) brought employees, authors, and industry experts together for its second annual Changing the Story Festival: Inclusion for Success, an all-staff event focused on inclusion, publishing and reaching new audiences. Held September 10, 2026, the full-day festival featured conversations about the future of publishing and the ideas and perspectives that can help…

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Quirky Quirk Books Bring Humor to the Holiday Gift-Giving Season

By Ann Brown / October 2, 2026 / Comments Off on Quirky Quirk Books Bring Humor to the Holiday Gift-Giving Season

Finding a holiday gift that gets a laugh can be harder than it looks, but Quirk Books has a lineup of offbeat titles designed for readers who appreciate humor, unusual hobbies and a little irreverence. Among the publisher’s 2026 offerings are books and games that turn everything from masculinity and conversation starters to cat hair…

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New York’s Hidden History Comes to Life in Two New Books

By Ann Brown / September 29, 2026 / Comments Off on New York’s Hidden History Comes to Life in Two New Books

New York City has always been a place where history unfolds on crowded streets, in neighborhood gathering spots, courtrooms and political halls—but some of its most revealing stories rarely make the headlines. Two books, “Hidden Histories of Jazz Age New York” by Jonathan Ezra Goldman and “Confronting Racism: Arthur Garfield Hays and the Fight for…

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Carl Nordgren’s New Book Finds Common Ground in America’s Creative Potential

By NEW YORK TREND / September 29, 2026 / Comments Off on Carl Nordgren’s New Book Finds Common Ground in America’s Creative Potential

At a time when political and cultural divisions often dominate the national conversation, author and educator Carl Nordgren believes Americans may have more in common than they realize. His new book, Common Ground for US: Warning! This Book Makes Folks Optimistic, explores creativity as a shared human quality that can help people approach an uncertain…

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