Books

Teen Author Kavya Thakrar Reimagines Modern Sisterhood in Powerful Debut ‘Bows and Ties’

By Ann Brown / February 7, 2026 /

Young voices are redefining empowerment, and 16-year-old author Kavya Thakrar is one of them. Her remarkable debut book, Bows and Ties, sparks a powerful, intergenerational conversation about modern sisterhood, amplifying the voices of women and inspiring them to connect, lead and lift one another up. At a time when Gen Z is reshaping how leadership…

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Who Killed the Vibe in Flanders, Massachusetts?

By Ann Brown / February 6, 2026 /

Who killed the vibe in Flanders, Massachusetts? The answer awaits in Part of the Solution: A Mystery, in which author Elana Michelson blends the plot of a classic murder mystery with the offbeat energy of the 1970s. The result is a witty, nostalgic whodunit steeped in classic oldies, Tarot cards and an atmosphere that smells…

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With Teen Anxiety at an All-Time High, Psychologist Stefanie Lachenauer Offers Mindfulness Tools to Help Teens Find Calm

By Ann Brown / February 4, 2026 /

As adolescence becomes increasingly fraught with stress, worry, and uncertainty, finding ways for teens to manage their emotions has never been more critical. Stefanie Lachenauer, 2025 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year and certified mindfulness and trauma-informed resilience trainer, brings nearly two decades of educational experience to the challenge with her new book, Let…

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Bestselling Coach Scott Abbott Unveils ‘BOS-UP Moments,’ a High-Energy Field Guide for Immediate Growth

By Ann Brown / February 3, 2026 /

What if personal and professional growth didn’t require months of workshops or long, daunting self-help manuals? In BOS-UP Moments: Field Guide to Prosper in Business, Work & Life, bestselling author and executive coach Scott Abbott reimagines development with 40 compact, interactive “moments” designed for immediate application. The book combines video, reflection, and action prompts to…

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From Courtroom to Conspiracy: Jeffrey S. Stephens Launches a Gritty New Legal Thriller Series with ‘Illusions of Trust’

By Ann Brown / January 28, 2026 /

Inspired by real cases, colleagues, and decades inside the legal system, award-winning author Jeffrey S. Stephens brings hard-earned authenticity to his new legal thriller series. The first installment, Illusions of Trust, plunges readers into a world where the law offers no safe harbor and even routine cases can turn lethal. Stephens, a longtime practicing attorney…

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Emmy-Winning Director Mary Madeiras Explores the Soul’s Journey in New Book ‘The Akashic Way’

By Ann Brown / January 26, 2026 /

Three-time Emmy Award-winning director Mary Madeiras, known for her decades of storytelling across daytime dramas, talk shows, news, and sports, now invites readers on a deeply personal and transformative journey with her new book, The Akashic Way: Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records. The book offers an intimate exploration of the Akashic Records—a…

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10 New Books Spanning Art, Activism, Memoir, and Must-Read Fiction

By Ann Brown / January 21, 2026 / Comments Off on 10 New Books Spanning Art, Activism, Memoir, and Must-Read Fiction

From groundbreaking art histories and long-overdue biographies to gripping memoirs and page-turning fiction, this 10-book roundup captures the range of stories shaping today’s cultural conversation. These titles move across disciplines and decades, spotlighting artists who challenged systems, icons who reclaimed their narratives, politicians reflecting on resilience, and novelists unafraid to expose the cracks beneath polished…

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Dana Micucci Illuminates a Turbulent Era With New Memoir Exploring the Reality of Being a Modern-Day Lightworker

By Ann Brown / January 17, 2026 / Comments Off on Dana Micucci Illuminates a Turbulent Era With New Memoir Exploring the Reality of Being a Modern-Day Lightworker

Award-winning author and spiritual teacher Dana Micucci invites readers to explore what it truly means to be a lightworker in today’s rapidly shifting world with her luminous new memoir, The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker. Released in October 2025, Micucci’s work blends ancient wisdom, modern insight, and…

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Small Businesses Brace for the Rising Tide of Atlantic Storms

By NEW YORK TREND / January 14, 2026 / Comments Off on Small Businesses Brace for the Rising Tide of Atlantic Storms

Between 2015 and 2024, the Atlantic Ocean saw an average of 18 storms each year reaching at least tropical storm strength—the highest 10-year average on record. As these increasingly frequent storms threaten lives and livelihoods, coastal communities are facing a new reality: adaptation is no longer optional. For small business owners, preparing for hurricanes and…

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Horror Meets Graphic Novel in Ezra Claytan Daniels’ ‘Mama Came Callin’’

By NEW YORK TREND / January 13, 2026 / Comments Off on Horror Meets Graphic Novel in Ezra Claytan Daniels’ ‘Mama Came Callin’’

From the shadowy depths of the Florida bayou emerges a new horror graphic novel that promises to haunt readers long after the last page. Mama Came Callin’ (William Morrow Paperbacks; Feb. 3, 2026) is the latest creation from Ezra Claytan Daniels, acclaimed for his award-winning graphic novels Upgrade Soul and BTTM FDRS, and a writer…

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