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Private Owens: A George Owens Novel is a coming-of-age story that takes readers on a thrilling journey through the eyes of George Owens, a thirteen-year-old who starts off as an average, uninspired eighth grader. George’s life is turned upside down when a recruiting sergeant from the Alamedan Paintball Army visits his school, offering him the chance to escape the monotony of school and embark on a real adventure.
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*The Set Up and Other Poems* by Kamaljit Kaur is a deeply personal and evocative collection that invites readers into the author’s life journey. Growing up in Britain within the confines of a self-absorbed family steeped in the expectations and cultural experiences of Indian life, Kaur faces profound loneliness and despair following the death of her mother and the subsequent abandonment by her family. This raw and heart-wrenching experience sets her on a difficult path, one marked by scarcity and struggle.
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*The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton* is a fascinating biography that uncovers the extraordinary life of a man who, unbeknownst to his family, played a pivotal role in shaping America’s modeling, advertising, and beauty industries from the 1920s to the 1950s. Written by his daughters, Nancy Thornton Navarro and Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, with the help of Philip Mershon, this book is both a tribute to their father and an exploration of a forgotten chapter in American history.
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*The Last Witch on Skye* by Carolyn J. Nicholson is a charming and imaginative middle-grade fantasy that whisks readers away to the enchanting Isle of Skye. This delightful tale, complemented by eight full-page illustrations and a map, is steeped in the rich folklore and culture of the Scottish island, making it an immersive read for young audiences.
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*Until It Was Gone* by David B. Seaburn is a poignant and deeply resonant exploration of a family teetering on the edge of unraveling, only to be bound together by the fragile threads of hope and resilience. The novel opens with a shocking revelation at Laney and Franklin’s fortieth-anniversary dinner—Laney is leaving Franklin. When Franklin, stunned, asks if she ever loved him, Laney’s response, “until it was gone,” sets the stage for a story filled with heartache, reflection, and, ultimately, redemption.
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Frank S Joseph’s “To Do Justice” vividly captures the turbulent summer of 1965 in Chicago through the eyes of a young girl named Pinkie. This novel masterfully intertwines themes of identity, race, and justice against the backdrop of a city on the brink of change.
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I Didn’t Mean To, But…by Iva Dimitrova is a riveting psychological thriller that masterfully explores the fragile nature of decision-making and the often unpredictable consequences of even the smallest choices. This novel delves deep into the psyche of its characters, revealing how moral dilemmas and past secrets shape their fates in profound and often tragic ways.
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