Friday, 8 March 2019

TheBookLife Report

Here are the latest TheBookLife Report newsletters for my followers to peruse:

The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.
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The Report
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60631-v1-67x.PNGBAM Shutters Self-Publishing Unit
Books-A-Million has closed down its self-publishing unit, BAM! Publish. more » »
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60536-v1-67x.PNGPaper Dreams: An Indie Success Story
How a graphic designer launched an indie pop-up book press. more » »
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60708-v1-67x.JPGAn Annoyed Librarian's Rebuttal
A public librarian explains why some titles don’t make the cut in a response to our previous Soapbox column, "A Tale of a Frustrated Library Patron." more » »
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60699-v1-67x.PNGBook Deals: Week of March 4, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Gettleman’s The Mission was picked up by Holt in a six-figure deal. more » »
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Ross Burach

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Featured Reviews
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18246-v40-67x.PNGArcadia
Alexander Plansky. Meq Media, $12.99 trade paper (322p) ISBN 978-0-9992399-3-3
Plansky delivers on the promise of his first novel, Safari, in this imaginative, pulse-pounding techno-thriller. more » »

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10310-v63-67x.JPGMAD Librarian
Michael Guillebeau. Madison, $20 trade paper (404p) ISBN 978-0-9972-0552-7
Guillebeau blends humor and mystery perfectly in this comic thriller set in the small city of Maddington, Ala. more » »

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The Best of BookLife
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13082-v51-67x.PNGThe Myth of the Lazy Writer
Successful authors work their butts off. There is no such thing as a lazy successful author. more » »
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26260-v39-67x.JPGThree Keys to Self-Publishing Success
Want to succeed in the self-publishing world? Here are some important tips to help you make the most of your book. more » »

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Indie News Roundup
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Jane Friedman: Three Types of Contracts Every Writer Should Understand
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand these three types of contracts. more » »
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IndieReader: 'The Risk' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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PW SELECT
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Always My Hero: The Road to Hope & Healing Following My Brother's Death in Afghanistan by Renee Nickell
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Venice Beach: A Novel by Emily Gallo
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God Must Think I'm A Bad Ass by Essence Unique
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Project Tau by Jude Austin
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A Layperson's Guide to Legal Research and Self-Help Law Books by Kendall F. Svengalis
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Inviting Muslims to Christ: Including Quotations and Commentary from the Bible and Quran by Randall Ireland
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Fat Chance by R.J. Leahy
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P.I.N.T.S. (Perpetrators Initiating Natural Tolerance Selection) by T. Harris
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Chaos at Crescent City Medical Center by Judith Lucci
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The Case of Billy's Missing Gun by SJ Slagle
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The Toy Maker's Key (Every Now and Then) by J. Monroe McCoy
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They Called Him Yeshua: The Story of the Young Jesus by Donald L. Brake with Shelly Beach
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Never Stop Dreaming: Time to Change by Firas Faraj
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The Hypocrisy of America by James Ventry
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Secrets and Lies by Julie Anderson
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Neverworld by E. Racine
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Women Can Find Shipwrecks Too by Margaret L. Brandeis
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The Seventh Guard: Destiny Expires by Francis Halpin
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Italy the Best Places to See by Rail: An Alternative to the Escorted Tour by BOB KAUFMAN
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15063-v97-67x.PNGWeb Design: Moons Stardust Designs
If your business is web design—like the team at Moons Stardust—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're a writer looking to set up an author website, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
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The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.
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The Report
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59945-v1-67x.JPGIndie Scouting Report: January 2019
In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight works of science fiction, romance, and fantasy, as well as a comic thriller and some historical fiction. more » »
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28736-v1-67x.PNGFirst Lines: January 2019
“My life began in a pub,” and other great first lines from BookLife authors. more » »
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60060-v2-67x.JPGScribd Is Poised for Even More Growth
Scribd’s announcement last week that it has passed the one-million subscriber mark is only the latest indication of its influence in the distribution of a range of digital content. more » »
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20292-v1-67x.JPGBook Deals: Week of February 11, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, bestselling indie author Humble the Poet closed a rumored six-figure, two-book deal with HarperOne. more » »
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60209-v1-67x.JPGShortlist Named for Selfies Award
The finalists for the inaugural Selfies Award for a self-published novel have been named, and the winner will be announced at the upcoming London Book Fair. more » »
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Arthur Yorinks

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Featured Reviews
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18246-v38-67x.JPGDeadsteam
Edited by Bryce Raffle. Grimmer & Grimmer, $2.99 e-book (328p) ISBN 978-0-9952767-5-8
Seasoned horror readers will appreciate this dark anthology. more » »

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10310-v61-67x.JPGThe Matrimonial Advertisement
Mimi Matthews. Perfectly Proper, $4.99 e-book (386p) ISBN 978-0-9990364-4-0
Matthews combines authentic period touches with building sexual tension in an excellent series launch that will appeal to fans of Loretta Chase and Stephanie Laurens. more » »

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The Best of BookLife
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13082-v49-67x.JPGDIY: Twitter Ads for Indie Authors
The social media network’s easy-to-use advertising platform can be a useful resource for self-published authors who want to spread the word about their books. more » »
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26260-v39-67x.JPGThe Indie Author's Guide to Rights
Without the guidance of literary agents, indie authors have to take extra-special care to protect their rights—including copyright—when negotiating with a self-publishing service. more » »

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Indie News Roundup
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Forbes: Everything You Wanted to Know About Publishing Your First Book
A primer on writing a book and distributing it to a wide audience. more » »
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IndieReader: 'Free' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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PW SELECT
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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A Circle of Sharks: The Secret List by Kelly Tully
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La Jolla Shores Murders: A Bishop Bone Mystery (Bishop Bone Mysteries) by Robert G. Rogers
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Little Girl Leaving: A Novel Based on a True Story by Lisa Blume
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Family Terror Networks by Dean C. Alexander
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The Interview by Roger Spielmann
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Creating Stories by Hank Quense
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Exile of the Sky God by P. Anastasia
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Unadorned in Love, in Bed, or Bedding: Wisdom Confucius Could Have Shared But Didn't by Yang Hanlun
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The 21st Centuryon by Clay Moor
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A Dream for Peace by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah
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Battles of Texas by Joseph P. Regan LTC, USAR (ret)
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Kennedy and Her Bink / Kennedy y Su Chupeta by Maureen Sky
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Woven by Cynthia K. Stiverson
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Aki & Paris by Mimi Chester
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Loving Difficult People at Difficult Times by C. E. Herman
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Lost Without Him by Carol Scutt
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Betrayed by Eve DeLange
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The Jew by Dominik Poleski
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Olyvianna by Cindy Graves
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Kairos by Donald Morgan Edwards
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Poems and Other Nonsense by Dexter Satterwhite
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640 Acres and Dirt Poor by Janet Godwin Meyer
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Success Philosophy by Daniel J. Skaarup
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Mike Honeycutt's World of Hunting and Fishing by Mike Honeycutt
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Double Wow by Shellie Green-Baker
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The Mystery of Life What's It All About? by David E. Peeples
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Just a Thought by Richard Byrd
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A Place, a Warrior, a Boy and the Atlantic Charter by G. W. Canning
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Death to Life by Wendy Adams with the Holy Spirit
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A Walk with John by Lauren Ball
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Endless Days by Eve DeLange
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Let's Make a Contract: Getting Your Teen Through Substance Abuse by Ann Schiebert
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Sophia and Leo Save the Day by S.M. Scarlet
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Gularian Islands by Tracey C Ayres
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The Last Chance Lawyer by William Bernhardt
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A Mutual Addiction by Mary Widdicks
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Sassie's New Home by Erin Albright
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The Irreducible Primary: A Dialogue on Nature, Spirituality, and the Human Condition by Rob Taylor
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The Portrait by Cassandra Austen
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From Liberty to Magnolia: In Search of the American Dream by Janice S. Ellis

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15063-v94-67x.PNGProduction: Gatekeeper Press
If your business is book production—like the team at Gatekeeper Press—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to bring your next book to market, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
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The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.
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The Report
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59916-v1-67x.JPGBookLife Prize Winner Searches for the Meaning of Life
For inspiration, indie author Michael F. Stewart looks to his daughters. more » »
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59917-v1-67x.JPGBook Cover Redesign: 'Log Off'
This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of 'Log Off: How to Stay Connected After Disconnecting' by indie author Blake Snow. more » »
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59915-v1-67x.JPGBook Tours Are More Than Just Showing Up
A publisher turned author discovers that there is more to touring than just selling books. more » »
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60063-v1-67x.JPGBook Deals: Week of February 4, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, in a rumored six-figure acquisition, Alessandra Bastagli at Dey Street preempted North American rights to Margaret Coker’s The Falcons. more » »
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Featured Reviews
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18246-v37-67x.PNGSoldier Boys: Tales of the Civil War
Jack Matthews. Personville, $3.50 e-book (169p) ASIN B01DUNJCE8
This excellent posthumous collection by Matthews is inspired by memoirs and correspondence from Civil War soldiers and ranges from dreamy to nightmarish in its penetrating descriptions of lives lived between the battles. more » »

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10310-v60-67x.JPGOpen Season
Alisa Schindler. CreateSpace, $14.99 trade paper (271p) ISBN 978-1-9763-8260-4
This twisty mystery from Schindler will catch even veteran whodunit readers off guard. more » »

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The Best of BookLife
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13082-v48-67x.JPGWriting Tips from Barbara Kingsolver
"The enterprise of writing a book has to feel like walking into a cathedral." more » »
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26260-v38-67x.JPGEleven Tips for Successfully Working with a Cover Designer
Joel Friedlander gives you his best practices for working with a cover designer. more » »

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Indie News Roundup
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The Book Designer: Advertising with Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble announced they are now offering a self-service advertising program. more » »
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IndieReader: 'We Shouldn't' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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PW SELECT
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Only Tim Sent Flowers by George Kaplan
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Bluff by Mr. Kind
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My Fox Ate My Homework by David Blaze
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Designs on Murder by Gayle Leeson
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Yesterday's Tomorrow: Part One: Just a Dream by Guy Rosmarin
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Miscarriages by Colin Heston
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Foresight (and Other Stories) by Brant von Goble
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Different by Datta Groover
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Auroras, Petroglyphs, and Pagans by Jeff Ransom
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Time Changes Everything by Jane Craig Sebok
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Out Of This World Ideas: And the Inventions They Inspired by Edward M. Wysocki, Jr.
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The Madness of Robin Randle by Wood Dickinson
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This Days Joy by Gina Prosch
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A Circle of Sharks: The Secret List by Kelly Tully
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La Jolla Shores Murders: A Bishop Bone Mystery (Bishop Bone Mysteries) by Robert G. Rogers

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PW LitCast: A Conversation with Daniel Botkin
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15063-v92-67x.JPGDesign: Melissa Williams Design
If your business is art and design—like the team at Melissa Williams Design—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for a cover designer, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
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The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.
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The Report
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59919-v1-67x.JPGHow to Reduce Marketing Anxiety and Confusion
Before you consider new marketing tactics and platforms, focus on understanding your goals and assessing your resources. more » »
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59873-v2-67x.JPGWattpad Launches Publishing Division
Wattpad, the Toronto-based online reading and writing community, is starting its own publishing division, Wattpad Books. The debut list, which will be released this fall, will feature six young adult titles. more » »
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59722-v2-67x.JPGBreaking Down Financial Woes for Writers
A recent Authors Guild survey showed that median income for fulltime writers in 2017 was $20,300. The numbers get worse from there. more » »
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59924-v1-67x.JPGBook Deals: Week of January 28, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, E.L. James, the author of one of the bestselling adult series of all time, has a new standalone novel. more » »
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Featured Reviews
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18246-v36-67x.JPGHero Forged
Josh Erikson. Josh Erikson, $3.99 e-book (346p) ASIN B07CZ51BXD
Fans of Jim Butcher and Craig Schaefer will gobble up this trilogy launch and eagerly await more. more » »

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10310-v59-67x.JPGThe Silver Horn Echoes
Ronald Martin. iUniverse, $18.95 trade paper (300p) ISBN 978-0-595-52961-2
This tale of military aggression, family betrayal, and knightly valor ably reimagines the legend of Roland and his indomitable fighting spirit. more » »

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The Best of BookLife
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13082-v47-67x.JPGCrowdfunding 101
While crowdfunding isn’t for every author, it can be an essential tool for the right project. more » »
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26260-v37-67x.JPGWhen Do You Need an Agent? A Novelist Reveals All
Burning questions about finding an agent, when and how to query, and more answered by a novelist. more » »

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Indie News Roundup
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Good E-Reader: Kobo Announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
The winning authors will be announced in June and will be awarded a $10,000 cash prize. more » »
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IndieReader: 'Deal with the Devil' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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PW SELECT
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Love, Sanity, or Medical School by Stephanie Benjamin
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Cracked Foundation by Ta'She'Ana Banks
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Darkness: Book One of the Oortian Wars by Iain Richmond
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So You Think You Need A Lawyer by Lawrence Mueller
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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel) by Amy McKinley
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Worth the Wait by Naomi Hafford-Smith
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Fundamentals of Predictable Economy: Economy from the Standpoint of General System Theory by Yury G. Geltser
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WTF* Is Wrong with Our Health (*What the Food)? by Roberto Tostado, MD
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The Wedding Photo by Dan A. Oren
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Radical Inclusion: Engaging Interfaith Families for a Thriving Jewish Future by Edmund Case
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Thunderclap: A Defining Silence by Juliane Corn Lee
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The Revelation Mysteries: A Complete Study On End-Time Prophecy by Steven Williams
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The Mutiny Girl (Gold & Courage Series) by Karen S. Gordon
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Beyond Forever (Let Yourself Believe Series) by Rhonda Frankhouser
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York the Yowie by David Goff
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Well Below Heaven by Idyllwild Eliot
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1916: The Blog by Christian Schneider
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10 Cents and a Silver Star . . . a Sardonic Saga of PTSD by Bruce Johnson
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Tilly and Torg: New Kids at School by Connie Goyette Crawley
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Reasons to Kill God by I.V. Olokita
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Asteroids: Escape from the Arcadians by Mike McCoy
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The Mindset by Ace Bowers
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Sky-bound Misfit by Jane Powell
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Three Days of Darkness: The Final Secret by S. A. Teller
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De Anima(l) by Joe Costanzo
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Overture by Skye Warren
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Bond of a Dragon: Zahara's Gift by A J Walker
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An Inexplicable Attraction: My Fifty Years of Ocean Sailing by Eric Forsyth
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Past, Present, Alternative: Nightfall by Leilani Graceffa
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Eternal Devotion by A.R. Jackson
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Bluff by Mr. Kind

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15063-v91-67x.JPGEditing: The Quill Ink
If your business is editing—like the team at The Quill Ink—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking for a copy editor, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
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The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.
Social Media Marketing and Content Strategy for Books
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The Report
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59244-v1-67x.JPGIndie Scouting Report: December 2018
In this month’s roundup of the best-reviewed BookLife titles, we highlight a techo-thriller, a murder mystery, a collection of stories about river guiding in the United States, and a lot more. more » »
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28736-v3-67x.JPGAsk the Editor: To Plan or Not to Plan?
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she considers the pros and cons of outlining a novel. more » »
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59454-v1-67x.JPGChristian Small Publishers Association Renamed
The Christian Small Publishers Association has renamed itself the Christian Indie Publishing Association in order to better reflect its members as well as the growing number of indie authors today. more » »
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20292-v1-67x.JPGBook Deals: Week of January 14, 2019
This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Putnam’s Sally Kim and Gabriella Mongelli nabbed world rights to Emily Neuberger’s debut novel, A Tender Thing. more » »
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32853-1.JPGReach the Right Readers at the Right Time
Your readers are on Amazon, so shouldn’t your book ads be here, too? Amazon Advertising increases your visibility, so you can reach readers searching for books like yours. Have a limited budget? You can create a campaign for just $1/day and you only pay when readers click your ads. Plus, user-friendly features make it easy to get started. (Sponsored) More » »
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18246-v35-67x.JPGOn the Edge of Daylight
Giselle Beaumont. Trek, $11.99 trade paper (474p) ISBN 978-1-980593-22-5
In this beautifully crafted historical romance about the journey and eventual sinking of the Titanic, debut author Beaumont weaves facts with fiction to create a transcendent tale. more » »

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10310-v58-67x.JPGBroken Places
Ronald Martin. iUniverse, $18.95 trade paper (300p) ISBN 978-0-595-52961-2
Martin’s intense and profound novel is about battles that are waged with society, authority, the self, and others. more » »

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13082-v46-67x.JPGThe Indie Author's Business Guide
A look at the pros and cons of incorporation for indie authors. more » »
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26260-v36-67x.JPGTax Strategy for Indie Authors
For indie authors, everything from printer paper to paper clips is a potential tax write-off. The trick is staying on top of your expenses and knowing where to draw the line. more » »

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Jane Friedman: Feeling Envious of Other Writers? Here’s a Solution.
Jane Friedman weighs in on combating writerly envy. more » »
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IndieReader: 'Can't Hurt Me' Still Tops IndieReader Bestseller List
A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » »
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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A Professor and CEO True Story by Richard T. Cheng
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Chris Lynheart by Dalton Reutlinger
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Of Knights and Dogfights by Ellie Midwood
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Just Be by Suresh Ramaswamy
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The Employee Millionaire by H. J. Chammas
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My Persian Paradox: Memories of an Iranian Girl by shabnam Curtis
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Henry Winterbottom and the Feeling Rainbow by Samanta Moise
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A Jack in the Dark (The Space Operetta Series Book 2) by Lesley L. Smith
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Survival Girl by Carolyn Jernigan
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Quantum Mayhem by Lesley L. Smith
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Midnight Black: The Purge by R. J. Eastwood
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Energy Fix by R Read
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Setting Goals That Count by Joe Allison
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Farmer's Son, Military Career by Clarence Vold
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If God Allows by Robert P. Cohen
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The New Normal by K.N. Crighton
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Oriental Vagabonds: A Tale of a Far East Tramp by Richard Regan
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The Warrior by Andy Palasciano
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Everything Is Matter Moving Through Space by Joseph Palazzo
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Beneath the Surface (A Gray Ghost Novel) by Amy McKinley
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Worth the Wait by Naomi Hafford-Smith
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Fundamentals of Predictable Economy: Economy from the Standpoint of General System Theory by Yury G. Geltser

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15063-v90-67x.JPGPromotion: Stephanie Barko
If your business is book promotion—like Stephanie Barko's is—a free advertisement on BookLife's Services Directory is a great way to grow your business. And, if you're an indie author looking to promote your next book, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »
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31163-v2-67x.JPGBookLife's Best-Reviewed Titles of 2018
We look back at the very best self-published books from the past 12 months. more » »
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28736-v2-67x.PNGBookLife's Most-Read Stories of 2018
In 2018, our top-five stories feature writing advice, book design tips, and a book review guide. more » »
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.
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Fid's Crusade by David Reiss
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The Sex Decision by Ellen Piano
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The Bad Samaritan by Lyon Bell
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That Summer We Stole Our Permanent Records by Kersti Niebruegge
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Reconstructing the Shield of Achilles by Kathleen Vail
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Blood Power by RA Davidson
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FADS Marketing: Food, Alcohol, Drugs, Sex, and the New Marketing World Order by Tony Harris
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A Balance of Evil by P. G. Barnett
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Radioactive Evolution by Richard Hummel
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Kargaroth: A Tale of the Great Onion Knighthood by Mark Frost
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Death by the Devil’s Hand by Michael Patton
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Looper A Coming of Age Novel by Michael Conlon
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The Man You Didn't Marry by Clifford Wayne Williams II
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Return of the Brethren by P. G. Barnett
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The Power of the Three by P.G. Barnett
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The Wideawake Hat by Amanda Giorgis
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Lifecycle Gates in a Christian's Life: Nehemiah 3 - Gates in a Christian's Life by Elizabeth Washington
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Shattered Triangle by WILLIAM MESSENGER
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All Love Prohibited by Anders Eklof
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The Stranger: A Story of Romance and Intrigue by Eleanor Lee Gustaw
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The Gift of Sobriety by Rose B.
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The Sacred Fury by Barton and Elizabeth Cockey
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In God We Trust by Adam P. Gross & Seth K. Gross
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The Light Horse Ghost and The Crocodile Hotel by Julie Janson
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You Can Be the Guru!: The Hitchhikers Guide to Becoming Your Own Teacher in Life by Samwell Newman
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The Earl and The Enchantress (An Enchantress Novel Book 1) by Paullett Golden
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I Am Manifesto by SB Hilarion
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The Forgotten Child by Melissa Erin Jackson
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Saturday's Child by Deborah Burns
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The Bubble: Everything I Learned as a Target of the Political, and Often Corrupt, World of Youth Sports by Maya Castro
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The Busy Toddler's A to Z by Susie and Vincent Pi
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Restoration by Daniel C. McWhorter
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K: How a Jewelry Thief Turned Chemist Turned Into an Author by J Kharene Porter
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A Season to Dance (Seasons of Northridge Book 1) by Rebecca Heflin
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Chatter in the Halls by Maria Gorman
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Nobody I Know by John J. Gaynard
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A Beginner's ABC of Christian History by Bernard Thorogood
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The Fifth Dimension by Ramma Kher
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Breaking Glass - Broken Barriers by Joyce Verplank Hatton
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The Physics and Philosophy of the Bible by James Frederick Ivey, M.D.
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In Clouds of Fire by Elaine Stienon
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The Way to the Shining City: A Story of the Early Mormons in Missouri and Nauvoo, Illinois by Elaine Stienon
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Children of a Northern Kingdom: A Story of the Strangite Mormons in Wisconsin and on Beaver Island, Michigan by Elaine Stienon
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Grandpa, I’m Afraid by Mart Grams
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All the Broken People by Amy Rivers
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Let's Make a Contract: Getting Your Teen Through High School and Beyond by Ann Schiebert
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Bonfires of the Gods by Andrew Eseimokumo Oki
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Carl Van Doren: A Man of Ideas by Robin K. Foster
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Zip's First Dog Show by C.H. Harrison
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Naked Tree by Nadia Benchakroun
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A Professor and CEO True Story by Richard T. Cheng
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Chris Lynheart by Dalton Reutlinger
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Of Knights and Dogfights by Ellie Midwood
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