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Books that feature fascinating sibling relationships for National Siblings Day April 10

Is there any relationship quite as complicated as the one between siblings? As we celebrate National Siblings Day this April 10, we’re looking at some of the novels we love that highlight that special connection. The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo Marilyn and David have four radically different daughters, each in a […]

Tips to boost your ebook sales

So you want to increase your ebook sales? Let’s assume you’ve already written a book that’s up to industry standards: It’s been edited and proofread, has an attractive cover, has been priced appropriately, etc. And of course you’ve identified the target audience for your book. Let’s also assume you’ve been working on solidifying your author […]

New book by Inside Edition executive producer honors U.S. Navy on the 80th anniversary of a mission that turned the tide of World War II

NEW YORK CITY – In “Codename Nemo” (June 4, 2024, Diversion Books), Inside Edition’s Charles Lachman masterfully transforms a pivotal moment in history into a gripping narrative, chronicling the daring exploits of American sailors who outsmarted the Nazis by capturing a U-boat and unlocking its trove of intelligence secrets.  On June 4, 1944 — two […]

Scholar pens atmospheric biography of African American expats, revealing nuanced Black experiences in the U.S. and abroad

New York, NY–A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice pick, Dr. Tamara J. Walker’s “Beyond the Shores” reveals poignant histories of a diverse group of African Americans who have left the United States over the course of the past century. Together, the interwoven stories highlight African Americans’ complicated relationship to the United States and […]

Author investigates three generations of family’s arranged marriages, including her own

An intimate exploration of trauma and self-discovery in tender memoir, Afterword by Adriani Trigiani OMAHA, NE – Peek behind the curtain of one woman’s journey across three generations of her Italian-American family in this complex story of arranged marriage, immigration, international adoption, and self-discovery in the award-winning memoir After Italy: A Family Memoir of Arranged […]

Debut historical fiction novel chronicles change and resilience among the tobacco fields of 1950s North Carolina

RALEIGH, North Carolina – Leo Daughtry’s debut novel, “Talmadge Farm,” transports readers to the tobacco fields of 1950s North Carolina. “Talmadge Farm” (Story Merchant Books, June 4, 2024) reflects on the dreams and struggles of the American South, made more poignant by the author’s personal experiences growing up among the tobacco fields of Sampson County, […]

Experienced psychologist’s guide prioritizes healthy development, satisfying children’s emotional hunger

Evidence-based book, workbook give parents resource for responsive care PHOENIX — After running a private practice for forty-eight years, psychologist Dr. Ronald Ruff has created an essential resource for parents who are searching for evidence-based, best practice models to help them raise happy, kind and self-aware kids. “Raising Children to Thrive: Affect Hunger & Responsive, […]