Author Archives: Brooke, Editorial Intern

Trailer Tuesday: ‘Saturday Night Widows’ by Becky Aikman

When Becky Aikman‘s husband died, she was not ready to be a widow, and certainly not ready to give up on finding happiness again like some of the widows she had met. Aikman decided to form a group of widows … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Truth in Advertising’ by John Kenney

After working in advertising for 17 years, it’s no wonder that John Kenney‘s first novel is about a guy who works in advertising, or that his hilarious book trailer centers around a focus group. Kenney’s character, Fin Dolan, is an … Continue reading

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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘The Aviator’s Wife’ by Melanie Benjamin

 The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie Benjamin Random House • $26 • ISBN 9780345528674 Published January 15, 2013 Melanie Benjamin has a knack for reinventing historical characters—see her previous novels Alice I Have Been and The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb—and … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Here I Go Again’ by Jen Lancaster

Lissy Ryder was the “it girl” in high school, but her adult life is taking a turn for the worse. Her high school boyfriend, now husband, is leaving her; her growing waistline can no longer be attributed to water weight; … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Wrath of Angels’ by John Connolly

Number 11 in the Charlie Parker series, John Connolly‘s latest novel begins with an ominous discovery: a plane has crashed in Maine’s Great North Woods containing a list of those who have struck a deal with the devil. Is Charlie … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘The Backyard Parables’ by Margaret Roach

Margaret Roach‘s The Backyard Parables is both a spiritual and scientific field guide for the modern gardener. The book gives reader a glimpse of her spiritual practices, but also includes many practical tips for gardeners. Says our reviewer: Roach, former … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Magical Journey’ by Katrina Kenison

Faced with the absence of her grown sons and the heartbreaking loss of a close friend, Katrina Kenison turned to introspection and yoga in order to heal. She records her results in Magical Journey, chronicling her path to discover the … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Me Before You’ by Jojo Moyes

Our January top pick in fiction is Jojo Moyes‘ Me Before You. In the novel, 27-year-old Louisa Clark is forced to take the first job she can find after she is laid off, becoming a caretaker/babysitter for a bitter and … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Being Santa Claus’ by Sal Lizard

When Sal Lizard‘s hair and beard turned white while he was still in his 20s, he decided to embrace the look. Being Santa Claus is Lizard’s funny and touching account of his 30 years of playing Santa in malls, homes … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Heaven Changes Everything’ by Todd and Sonja Burpo

If “heaven is for real,” then it must change everything. In their latest book since they told the story of the four-year-old son’s journey to heaven, Todd and Sonja Burpo reflect on their Heaven is for Real experience. In this … Continue reading

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Woody Guthrie’s lost novel revealed

In the midst of the dust bowl era, famed folk singer Woody Guthrie purchased a pamphlet from the USDA entitled “The Use of Adobe or Sun-Dried Brick for Farm Building.” Guthrie himself had experienced an enormous dust cloud while in … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ’52 Little Lessons from It’s a Wonderful Life’ by Bob Welch

At my house, it’s just not Christmas time without watching It’s a Wonderful Life. Now Bob Welch has written 52 Little Lesson from It’s a Wonderful Life, putting the heart-warming experience of the film into a meditation of its lessons. … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Young House Love’ by Sherry and John Petersik

In a book based on their popular blog, Sherry and John Petersik provide many inexpensive and easy ways to enhance your space. If for you the holiday season=having people over for parties or visits, reading Young House Love is a … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: ‘Brain on Fire’ by Susannah Cahalan

First she thought she had bed bugs. Then she thought she was overworked. A friend suggested that she might have bipolar disorder. After a month of tests totaling almost a million dollars, Susannah Cahalan drew a clock at the request … Continue reading

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Trailer Tuesday: The Antidote by Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman wants us to rediscover the power of negative thinking in order to reach our goals. If this logic seems strange to you, Burkeman just might convince you otherwise in his new book The Antidote. Says our reviewer: Burkeman’s … Continue reading

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