Books

Bill Withers’ Legacy Lives On: ‘Grandma’s Hands’ Book Spotlight & Webinar Interview with Marcia Withers for Grandparents Day, Sept. 7

By NEW YORK TREND / September 7, 2025 / Comments Off on Bill Withers’ Legacy Lives On: ‘Grandma’s Hands’ Book Spotlight & Webinar Interview with Marcia Withers for Grandparents Day, Sept. 7

National Grandparents Day is on September 7th, 2025, the perfect moment to celebrate not just timeless music but enduring legacies — those passed down through song, story, and service. Bill Withers’ cherished song “Grandma’s Hands” has been transformed into a deeply moving 32-page children’s book, created by his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers,…

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New Children’s Book Inspires Young Readers to Protect Wildlife

By NEW YORK TREND / September 1, 2025 / Comments Off on New Children’s Book Inspires Young Readers to Protect Wildlife

As climate change, habitat loss, and human expansion continue to threaten wildlife around the globe, a new children’s book is showing young readers that they’re never too small to make a difference. “Hannah’s Call to Care: How One Girl Discovered the Power of Protecting Wildlife” by Claudia Clark combines heartwarming storytelling with real-life lessons in…

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Toxic Town’s Dark Legacy Fuels Tim Mulligan’s Latest Graphic Novel, ‘Twitchland’

By NEW YORK TREND / August 14, 2025 / Comments Off on Toxic Town’s Dark Legacy Fuels Tim Mulligan’s Latest Graphic Novel, ‘Twitchland’

Richland, Washington — a place where history’s most dangerous secrets are buried along with radioactive waste — serves as the chilling foundation for Tim Mulligan’s World of Witchland graphic novel series. Set against the backdrop of the Hanford nuclear site, a real location infamous for its environmental hazards, the series blends horror, dark humor, and…

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New Cozy Mystery ‘The Last Hurrah’ Introduces Sharp-Witted Deputy in Small-Town Colorado

By NEW YORK TREND / August 13, 2025 / Comments Off on New Cozy Mystery ‘The Last Hurrah’ Introduces Sharp-Witted Deputy in Small-Town Colorado

A new mystery series is making its debut with The Last Hurrah, a witty and engaging cozy mystery that blends murder, humor, and history. Written by award-winning authors Judilee Butler and GaGa Gabardi, the novel follows Deputy Phoebe Korneal, a sharp and soulful investigator whose first case in Oresville, Colorado, leads her deep into the…

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New Children’s Book Uses Volunteering to Teach Compassion and Community Values

By NEW YORK TREND / August 9, 2025 / Comments Off on New Children’s Book Uses Volunteering to Teach Compassion and Community Values

In an age when compassion and connection are more vital than ever, a new children’s book is helping families and educators start important conversations about kindness, empathy, and giving back. Lucas and Emily’s Food Bank Adventure, by award-winning author Dave Grunenwald, presents a heartwarming and accessible way to introduce children to the joys of volunteerism.…

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Crystal R. Emery Expands Her Creative Legacy With Debut Novel, ‘Without a Trace’

By NEW YORK TREND / August 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Crystal R. Emery Expands Her Creative Legacy With Debut Novel, ‘Without a Trace’

Crystal R. Emery is no stranger to defying expectations. A filmmaker, playwright, actress, author, nonprofit founder—and quadriplegic—Emery has added novelist and comedian to her ever-growing list of achievements. Her debut novel, Without a Trace, was recently released. Known for her acclaimed documentaries Black Women in Medicine and The Deadliest Disease in America, Emery brings a…

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Beating the Odds: How Farrah Gray Escaped Poverty and Became a Self-Made Millionaire at 14

By NEW YORK TREND / August 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Beating the Odds: How Farrah Gray Escaped Poverty and Became a Self-Made Millionaire at 14

Farrah Gray’s story is a powerful testament to determination, grit, and the drive to uplift others. Raised in poverty on Chicago’s South Side, Gray began his entrepreneurial journey at the tender age of six, motivated by a deep desire to help his family financially. By the time he was 14, he had already earned his…

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Expatriate’s Gripping Narrative Amplifies Iranian Voices and Illuminates the Emotional Cost of Exile

By NEW YORK TREND / August 4, 2025 / Comments Off on Expatriate’s Gripping Narrative Amplifies Iranian Voices and Illuminates the Emotional Cost of Exile

Diako Hazhir, an Iranian expatriate and medical professional, brings a rare blend of authenticity and suspense to his new political thriller, Dead Man’s Pacemaker. Drawing from his own experiences, Hazhir crafts a story that is as emotionally resonant as it is thrilling—shedding light on the complex realities faced by Iranians living both inside and outside…

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Sleuths Take Center Stage in H.N. Hirsch’s New Murder Mystery, ‘Winter’

By NEW YORK TREND / August 1, 2025 / Comments Off on Sleuths Take Center Stage in H.N. Hirsch’s New Murder Mystery, ‘Winter’

Diverse protagonists are making waves in the murder mystery genre, and H.N. Hirsch is leading the charge with a captivating new installment in his crime-solving series. Winter, the latest novel from the former political science professor, centers on a devoted gay couple—Marcus George and Bob Abramson—who find themselves pulled into a murder investigation on a…

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Silicon Valley’s Obsession With Immortality Turns Fatal in New Thriller ‘The Forever Factor’

By NEW YORK TREND / July 31, 2025 / Comments Off on Silicon Valley’s Obsession With Immortality Turns Fatal in New Thriller ‘The Forever Factor’

Former Oracle executive Tom Hogan, along with co-author Amanda Iles, dives headfirst into the world of biohacking and tech-fueled ambition with The Forever Factor, a gripping new thriller that explores humanity’s obsession with longevity. Now a #1 Amazon bestseller, the novel weaves real science and speculative fiction into a cautionary tale about the pursuit of…

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