Most teenagers spend their free time scrolling social media, hanging out with friends, or thinking about college plans. At just 16 years old, California author Kavya Thakrar took a different path—one that led to the publication of her debut book, Bows and Ties, a collection of inspiring conversations with accomplished women from diverse backgrounds. Released…
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Long before travelers documented exotic destinations with smartphones and social media posts, artist and adventurer Robert Lee Eskridge was preserving some of the world’s most breathtaking locations through paintings, illustrations, and vivid storytelling. Now, a new biography by award-winning historian CJ Cook is shining a spotlight on the remarkable life of the globe-trotting artist whose…
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Young adult fantasy readers are used to certain formulas: a chosen hero, a sweeping quest, and often an inevitable romance. But award-winning author Jordan S. Keller is charting a different course with her latest novel, A Sea of Ships and Souls, a high-seas adventure that swaps predictable tropes for friendship, determination, and a hero who…
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Entrepreneur, filmmaker, and author Demetrius A. Matthews is taking readers inside a world often misunderstood with the release of BULLY LIFESTYLE: A Maximalist Expression, a visually striking coffee table book that goes far beyond photographs of bulldogs. Blending personal storytelling, cultural commentary, and powerful imagery, the project explores Matthews’ deep connection to bulldogs and the…
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Feeling nervous before a presentation, job interview, or important meeting is a normal part of professional life. But for millions of workers, workplace anxiety goes far beyond occasional nerves, creating a cycle that can quietly undermine confidence, career growth, and overall well-being. According to psychotherapist Jonathan Berent, one of the biggest mistakes people make when…
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When tragedy strikes, many people are left asking a painful question: Could I have done more? For Nigel Roberts, that question lingered for years after the deaths of his daughter and wife. Seeking answers, the former World Bank director embarked on an extraordinary two-month, 450-mile trek through one of the most remote regions of Nepal,…
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Most authors worry about writer’s block. Hank Quense imagines a far more dangerous problem: what if the characters themselves decide they’ve had enough? That’s the delightfully absurd premise behind Character Revolt: Characters Behaving Badly, Quense’s new meta-fantasy novel that turns the relationship between creators and their fictional creations into a hilarious battle for survival. In…
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For decades, the story of how notorious mob boss Lucky Luciano was finally brought to justice has centered on powerful men, organized crime, and the rise of law enforcement in New York City. But a new historical novel is putting a long-overlooked figure back where many historians believe she belongs: at the center of the…
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The American Revolution is often told through the stories of famous generals, founding fathers, and battlefield victories. But a new historical novel from former U.S. Navy officer Ray Deptula shifts the focus to the ordinary people caught in the middle of history’s most defining conflicts. In A Dog Before a Soldier, Deptula uses the perspective…
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The legacy of legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers will be celebrated at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture’s Centennial Festival on June 13 when his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers, appear to discuss their children’s book, Grandma’s Hands. The mother-daughter team will participate in the festival’s Kids Clubhouse programming, introducing young readers…
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