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INDIE
Released: April 1, 2012
THE BEST OF FAMILIES
by Harry Groome
"A heartfelt, captivating read, packed with familial politics and strife."
A poignant coming-of-age story about the bonds of friendship, the heartache of first love and navigating the turbulent waters of marriage and family. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Nov. 10, 2011
Kirkus Star UNCERTAIN JOURNEY
by James Rouman
"A subtle, absorbing portrait of the immigrant experience."
An illegal immigrant struggles to find a home in America in this moving tale of loneliness and belonging. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: June 10, 2011
ALABASTER HOUSES
by Lara McLaughlin
"A tour de force that makes readers face hard truths about the effect a person's choices can have on her soul."
McLaughlin invites readers on a journey of the heart in this celebration of life, death and what it means to be human. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: June 10, 2011
FAKE PERFECTION: MY JOURNEY FROM BROKEN TRUST TO TRUST BROKER
by Linda Ginac
"It's not perfect, but this poignant memoir will motivate even the most disenchanted reader."
Despite a troubled childhood, numerous career setbacks and a life-threatening health problem, a determined woman never gives up in this inspiring memoir. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: March 28, 2011
LIFE IN A JAR: THE IRENA SENDLER PROJECT
by Jack Mayer
"A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact."
Kansas teenagers rediscover a forgotten Holocaust heroine in this moving historical drama, based on a true story. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: March 15, 2011
YOU NEVER KNOW: TALES OF TOBIAS, AN ACCIDENTAL LOTTERY WINNER
by Lilian Duval
"Achieves the neat trick of presenting moral values in a persuasive and uplifting way without being preachy or boring.
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In this novel by a 9/11 survivor, chance plays a major role in the lives of two best friends--but character plays an even bigger one. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Feb. 25, 2011
TALES FROM THE GRANITE ORCHARD
by Edwin F. Casey
"Engaging stories about an unusual career."
A series of humorous anecdotes from the long career of a New York City funeral director. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: Jan. 2, 2011
CHILDREN OF THE MANSE
by Lewis Richard Luchs
"A touching story of hope, courage, generosity and the resiliency of children."
In the 1940s, one family adopts four abandoned siblings in this true and tender recollection written by the eldest son. Read full book review >
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INDIE
Released: June 14, 2010
A ROSE FOR MY MOTHER
by Nancy Lee Canfield
"An inspirational, unsentimental tale of overcoming the odds."
An account of one woman's turbulent childhood and her paranormal awakening. Read full book review >