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The Report Publishing Perseverance The world may feel like a dystopia these days, but Smashwords founder Mark Coker believes writers can still thrive. More » » Indie Stores Emphasizing Community Despite the Covid pandemic, entrepreneurs across the country continue to open bookstores. more » » Book Deals: Week of February 8, 2021 In a seven-figure deal, Avid Reader Press’s Jofie Ferrari Adler took world rights, after an exclusive submission, to T.J. Newman’s debut, Falling. More » » Submit Your Book to Indie Spotlight! Our March Indie Spotlight feature is devoted to books on food, nutrition, and cooking. Have a look at our Indie Spotlight calendar to see where your book might fit in! more » » Featured PW Reviews of BookLife Projects And The Creek Don’t Rise R.M. Gilmore. Mac Gille Mhur Publishing, $11.54 trade paper (363p) ISBN 978-1-7358-6350-4 Thrust into a supernatural world drawn from Irish folklore and urban fantasy tropes, Lynnie must reconcile her new form with the desire to keep her family safe. more » » Nerdelicious Mary Frame. Mary Frame, $13.99 trade paper (270p) ISBN 978-1-9543-7205-4 The story is relatively simple, allowing the eccentricities of the townsfolk and the heartwarming exchanges between awkward but charming Fred and earnest Beast to take center stage. more » » Featured BookLife Reviews Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists Christine Shields Corrigan. Koehler Books, $25.32 (256p) ISBN 978-1-6466-3196-4 This unflinching story of strength and vulnerability pairs the practical with a heartfelt glimpse into the inner workings of healing. Corrigan has mapped out a touching journey and a helpful guide for anyone who has had to deal with cancer, through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one. more » » The Nodders: What! You Don’t Want to Nap? Tina C. Huggins, illus. by Brian Schmidt. Beaver’s Pond Press, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-6434-3832-0 These charming beings will likely work their way into kids’ hearts, and will certainly be welcome in a caregiver’s arsenal when it comes to nudging children toward sleep. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here. The Best of BookLife IBPA Develops Standards for Hybrid Publishers With hybrid publishing on the rise, the IBPA developed a nine-point list of criteria defining what it means to be a reputable hybrid publisher. more » » DIY: Book Awards for Self-Published Authors With hundreds of thousands of self-published books hitting the shelves every year, indie authors need to find a way to stand out. Book awards are one way to do that! more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Marketing Manager, North America - knk Software LP - virtual, remote, or work from home, NA. Art Director, Silver Dolphin & Studio Fun International - ReaderLink Marketing Services - San Diego, CA. Senior Acquisitions Editor - Confidential - Remote, NA. Trade Sales Representative, East - Independent Publishers Group - , . Trade Sales Representative, West - Independent Publishers Group - , .   Indie News Roundup Writers Write: Getting Away with Murder A writer offers tips for killing off fictional characters. more » » IndieReader: 'Forever Bold’ by Kathleen Brooks Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Avocado the Turtle: The One and Only by Kiara Shankar Leonardo da Vinci: Geologic Representations in the Virgin and Child with St. Anne by Ann Pizzorusso Raising Tomorrow's Champions: What the Women's National Soccer Team Teaches Us About Grit, Authenticity and Winning by Paul Tukey, Joanna Lohman Utopia PR by Adam Bender Storm & Shelter: A Bluestocking Belles with Friends Collection by Grace Burrowes, Mary Lancaster, et al. East-West Sword and Word by Luke Davis Learning Monkey and Crocodile by Nick Wood The Summer of 1957 by Judith E. Powell Painting the Past: A Guide for Writing Historical Fiction by Meredith Allard Happy Has Always Been the Plan by Chris Ray Licosa by Nick Goulding The New Eugenics by Conrad Quintyn Guilty but Forgiven by Somi Omowo Walking on Ocean Floors by Mike "SPIKE" Mcgettigan Break the Cycle by Ros B The Woogie Boogie Boys and the Mystery of the Puddley Paw Prints by Jennifer Ayers All Israel Shall Be Saved by Joel Zao The Big House by Hugh Cameron and Edna Quammie Becoming Soul by El Alma The Sky Is Red by Julia Purdy B-29 “Double Trouble” Is “Mister Bee” by Colonel Charles A. Jones Lick Like a Lesbian by Wise Cracks The ABC’s of First Aid Steps for Young Adults by Robert Tackett The Love Archetype by Javier Angola Wear it Where? by Tom The Doom of Darkendown by Rose Wolf Constant State of Love by Anran Liken Making Old Bones by Amanda Given Origin of Creation of Species by Anthony Gerard Hudson Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	Services Spotlight: Distribution Distribution: Bublish If your business is distribution—like the team at Bublish—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 help with distribution, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

The Report Indie Community: Art to Heart In First Blush: People’s Intuitive Reactions to Famous Art, Dan Hill uses facial coding and eye tracking to observe how viewers look at artworks. More » » Book Cover Redesign: 'Dancing in the White Sand' by Cynthia L. Matlock This month, Michelle Argyle at Melissa Williams Design reimagines the cover of Dancing in the White Sand by Cynthia L. Matlock. more » » Book Deals: Week of February 1, 2021 Pulitzer Prize–winner Lawrence Wright sold an expansive work about Covid-19 in the U.S. to Ann Close at Knopf, who took North American rights. More » » Submit Your Book to Indie Spotlight! Our March Indie Spotlight feature is devoted to books on food, nutrition, and cooking. Have a look at our Indie Spotlight calendar to see where your book might fit in! more » » Last Day to Submit Your Book to the Nonfiction Prize! The submission period for the BookLife Nonfiction Prize ends on February 1, 2021. more » » Featured PW Reviews of BookLife Projects Antigenesis D.S. Whitaker. Amazon, $12.99 trade paper (268p) ISBN 978-1-73425-951-3 As the diverse cast works to overcome incompetence, arrogance, and petty political fiefdoms, readers will cheer on the women (and the men they can trust) as they take decisive control and power this story of a precarious globalized world toward a satisfying conclusion. more » » A Time to Seek: Meaning, Purpose, and Spirituality at Midlife Susan Pohlman. Riviera Communications Group, $14.99 trade paper (232p) ISBN 978-1-7346-1323-0 Any spiritual seeker will find pleasure in Pohlman’s quiet peregrinations and constant choice to “squeeze the life out of each moment with which we are blessed.” more » » Featured BookLife Reviews The Eyemonger Daniel J. Solove, illus. by Ryan D. Beckwith. Griffin Press, $22 (48p) ISBN 978-0-5788-0268-8 Beckwith’s evocative illustrations create a gaslit, vaguely steampunk mood that will remind readers of classic adventure tales even as the story takes on complex themes of consent and creativity. more » » Orange City Lee Matthew Goldberg. Atmosphere Press, $18.99 (308p) ISBN 978-1-6492-1878-0 With its tragic protagonist and new take on illicit drugs, this daring first installment will appeal to fans of smart dystopian fiction. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here. The Best of BookLife Build Your A-Team: Tips from an Indie Author Richie Gerber urges self-publishers to invest in creating quality book covers and reminds them never to sell themselves short. more » » Indie Authors on Campus Two college professors self-published an affordable, easily updated, and popular textbook. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Trade Sales Representative, East - Independent Publishers Group - , . Trade Sales Representative, West - Independent Publishers Group - , . Independent Sales Rep - Publishers Weekly - Remote, . Senior Calendar Editor - Andrews McMeel Universal - Kansas City, MO. Managing Editor for Children's Books - Undercats, Inc. - Remote, NA.   Indie News Roundup Jane Friedman: The Key Book Publishing Paths for 2021–2022 Jane Friedman updates her informational chart about paths to publishing. more » » IndieReader: 'The Invitation' by Vi Keeland Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. A Stranger Killed Katy by William D. LaRue The Eternal Conductor by Debbie Garneau Griffin Darkwind Chronicles by Christopher Michael Cifelli Whispering Spirits by Reverend Carl Yount Accidental Blessing by K.A. White Day of the Lord by David S. Heeren The Wet Walkers by Mary Smith Children's Family Album by J. Grace Warren Scandal by Sue Wilder The 'Great’ Kickin’ Dog (A Family Tree) by Kenneth Allen Crutchfield, Sr. Foundra by Emmanuel M. Arriaga Booth Island by D. Z. Church Gods of Sound: The Perilous Path of Cameron Foster by QM Schaffer Companions?: Is It Asking Too Much? by Robert W. Spruce and Sherri C. Southers Beyond a Large Steep Hill by Leigh Belrose The Light of Other Days by Gary Sweeney Balloons for Tiger by Lori Orlinsky The Angry Man and the Weaver by Alexander Mescavage and Eunice Taylor Beauchman The Alligator Dance by Brenda Spalding Goroshi Beyond Technique by Andrés Escobar The Tail of 'Too Bad' Mike by Iain Cameron Williams The Cluttered Mind by Deborah McKenna The Mystery of the Trinity Revealed by T. R. Bosse Mid-Term Goals Suck: The Five Secrets to Goal Setting for Success by Mohsen Zargaran Shadow's Adventure Home by Kathy Kovar Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	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The Report Indie Spotlight: Self-Help and Inspirational In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we’re ushering in 2021 with indie self-help and inspirational titles. More » » Bracing for Another E-book Price-Fixing Case For industry observers, there was a feeling of déjà vu on January 14 when a prominent class-action law firm announced it had filed suit over alleged price-fixing in the e-book markets. more » » Book Deals: Week of January 25, 2021 The writing duo of Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, who work under the pen name Christina Lauren, inked a new two-book deal at Gallery Books. More » » Only Five Days Left to Enter the BookLife Nonfiction Prize! The last day to submit to the Nonfiction Prize is February 1, 2021. more » » Featured PW Reviews of BookLife Projects Death of a Zen Master Cornelia Feye. Konstellation, $9.95 trade paper (330p) ISBN 978-1-7346421-3-1 Ex-cop and security company owner Greg Stern, who’s at a Zen retreat in California doing penance for cheating on his wife, winds up investigating a murder in this superior closed-circle whodunit. more » » Hollywood Heartbreaker Alex Aston. Alexa Aston, $11.99 trade paper (230p) ISBN 979-8-6634-9137-2 Aston (the Dukes of Distinction series) kicks off the Hollywood Name Game series with this sweet, sexy contemporary romance. more » » Featured BookLife Reviews Craving Stardust Morgan Toll. Morgan Toll, $22.22 (82p) ISBN 978-0-5787-8847-0 This intensely personal and emotional work of poetry will be relatable to anyone who's ever loved and lost. more » » Luray Dennis Haupt. Dennis Haupt, $22 trade paper (474p) ISBN 978-3-9695-6002-0 /> This intrigue-laden sci-fi novel, replete with action, philosophy, and conspiracy, offers something for everyone. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here. The Best of BookLife Build Your A-Team: Tips from an Indie Author Indie author Richie Gerber urges self-publishers to invest in creating quality book covers and reminds them never to sell themselves short. more » » Indie Authors on Campus Two college professors self-published an affordable, easily updated, and popular textbook. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Senior Editor - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - New York, NY. Nonfiction Reviews Editor - Publishers Weekly - New York, NY. Senior Editor - Association for Computing Machinery - New York, NY. Independent Sales Rep - Publishers Weekly - , . Director of Operations - Barefoot Books - West Concord, MA.   Indie News Roundup The Writing Cooperative: How to Build Your Reading Audience in 2021 An article offers tips and tricks to help authors be heard in the increasingly saturated self-publishing book market. more » » IndieReader: ’Blood Heir’ by IIona Andrews Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Venus Remembered by Jason J. Marchi Drifting Into the Light by J.B. Harris Rip Saw by Walter Marks Breed by Colet Abedi The Eyemonger by Daniel J. Solove The Warrior and the Enchantress by Diana Sherrill Richards Loyal Stoneman by Noah Frey A Place Called Hexie by Samuel Miller The Ghost of Big Tom by L. Wayne Daye The Settlement, Growth and Movement of the Czechs and Their Institutions in Cleveland, Ohio by Stephen J. Sebesta My Memoirs by Bernard Gwertzman Western Wizards at War by Cameron Dickie Toby, the Almost Forgotten Toboggan by Karen Votraw-Gysen Business Character Matters by Derrick Jordan Johnny Catching Fire by Aaron Allen Inglish Maed Simpəl by Chris Marquis Tainted Chalice by Dominic Palumbo Getting to Know You by Elvis Iruh 7 Is Enough by Allen Webb Head Over Heart by Anran Liken The Smile by Dave Gregson Visions and Verse by Karen Wallace Bobby the Bear and His Missing Dinner by Ryan O'Connor Merry Christmas, Bobby the Bear! by Ryan O'Connor A New York City Adventure by Paul Calabrese The Building Blocks of Health: How to Optimize Wellness with a Lifestyle Checklist by J. Joseph Speidel From Penguins to Paradise: My Life as an Advertising Man by Paddy Hayes The Sentinel by Jacqueline Hodder Edafos by Howard Jones Auto Bio Nobody by Rasheed Soofi Watch What You Wish For by Valerie Anne Hudson Your Destiny Is Inside You by Ana Pat Ghost Assets by Shane Twede Gold of Pleasure: A Novel of Christina of Markyate by Ruth Mohrman Healing the Wounded Soul by Arline Westmeier Sabbath Economics by Judith Favor Stepping Stones by Phyllis Dubetsky Snake Riddles Poetry and Short Stories by Tim Segrest Come Climb Toward God by Marianna W. Albritton William and Tibby Forever by Lynda Hamblen Vision and Dreams by Kenneth Powe Family Trip to Magical Madagascar by Nicki Geigert Who's Yawning Now? by Nicki Geigert Raven 7 by Mitch Aigner Seven Broken Souls by Matt Pullin Two by Two by Kathryn Coltrin Grandpa Nick's Bump by Mrs. Lynda M. Daniele, O.P. Anthology 1975-2020 by R. K. Clark Katy Has Two Grampas by Julie Schanke Lyford Evergreen by Kirsten Robinson Locator by William Girdwood Keep Kids Out of Porn: The Government’s Intentional Failure by Marc Lafond The Cool Thing: A Dark Comedy. Or Not. by Robert Rife If I Can't Eat Flies, What Am I? by Alicia J. Pfaff Falling into the Silence by Margaret Seven Wellman Sour Borsht by Cornii Chub A Stranger Killed Katy by William D. LaRue Darkwind Chronicles by Christopher Michael Cifelli Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	Services Spotlight: Art & Design Art & Design: Wilkinson Studios If your business is art and design—like the team at Wilkinson Studios—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 help with art and design, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

Your digital copy of the BookLife January 11, 2021 issue has arrived.   Welcome to the digital edition of BookLife, Publishers Weekly's twice-monthly supplement dedicated to all things self-publishing. As a subscriber to The BookLife Report you are entitled to receive the digital edition of BookLife, which contains interviews with authors, book announcements, and listings, news, features, analysis, and more, all delivered straight to your inbox. BookLife gives you the self-publishing information you need right at your fingertips! The new digital edition and app allow you to easily access BookLife wherever you go. Click here to read the latest issue of BookLife on your desktop or laptop. Download our new app, BookLife, to read it on your tablet or smartphone. Simply enter the email address that received this message to gain access. Sincerely, Matia Burnett Editor BookLife Download our new App!   Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1608, New York, NY 10010

The Report Pantser or Planner? In many writing communities, there are two common approaches to writing a novel. More » » PW Staff Picks The PW editors share the best books they read in 2020. more » » Book Deals: Week of January 11, 2021 With a six-figure preempt, Tara Parsons bought Claire Kohda’s Woman, Eating for HarperVia. More » » Only Three Weeks Left to Enter the BookLife Nonfiction Prize! The Nonfiction Prize runs until February 1, 2021. We can't wait to read your book! more » » Featured PW Reviews of BookLife Projects A Figure of Love Minerva Spencer. Crooked Sixpence, $9.95 trade paper (330p) ISBN 978-1-951662-02-8 Spencer’s talent for creating vividly realized settings and realistic characters continue to impress. more » » Breeda Looney Steps Forth Oliver Sands. deGrevilo, $3.99 ebook (298p) ASIN B084VJQ1Y1 Irish writer Sands debuts with an enjoyable, bittersweet account of a woman’s grief and longing to understand her family history. more » » Featured BookLife Reviews Booked for Murder R.J. Blain. Pen & Page Publishing, $13.99 (550p) ISBN 978-1-64964-003-1 A magic librarian sleuth takes on a compelling murder mystery in the first entry in the Booked for Murder series. more » » One Day Stronger: How One Union Local Saved a Mill and Changed an Industry--and What It Means for American Manufacturing Thomas M. Nelson. Thomas M. Nelson, $29.95 (302p) ISBN 978-1-953943-00-2 /> This combined history and memoir will resonate with centrists, readers interested in labor movements, and political biography fans. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here. The Best of BookLife Ask the Editor: What to Look for in an Editor? Editor Betty Kelly Sargent takes a look at what makes a great editor. more » » From Trauma to Triumph: An Indie Success Story A survivor finds empowerment through writing and self-publishing. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Publicity and Marketing Associate - Health Communications Inc. - , NA. Client Relations Coordinator (NY) - Ingram Content Group - New York City, NY. Publicity Manager - Rowman & Littlefield - Lanham, MD. Publicist - Smith Publicity, Inc. - Remote, . Operations & Administration Coordinator - Ingram Content Group - berkeley, CA.   Indie News Roundup Alliance of Independent Authors: Self-Publishing in 2021 ALLi’s Director, Orna Ross, discusses planning and publishing during unpredictable times. more » » IndieReader: ’Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ by Robert T. Kiyosaki with Sharon L. Lechter Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Sky Almighty!: Two Trolley Dollies Telling Tales by Franco Lombini & Mario Tadiello The Art and Science of Real Wealth by Dhyan Appachu Bollachettira Windfall: A Henry Lysyk Mystery by Byron TD Smith Anthony Quinn Warner, the Batman Building Bomber, Nashville Tennessee by Everett Watson Lost in Manhattan by Moreen Littrell The Dirt Girl by Jodi Dee The Little Green Jacket by Jodi Dee Jesse True Collection: Books 1-4 by Jodi Dee Your Next Big Idea: Improve Your Creativity and Problem-Solving by Samuel Sanders Loyal Stoneman by Noah Frey Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	Services Spotlight: Editing Editing: Thoughtful Editing If your business is editing and—like the team at Thoughtful Editing—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 help with editing, Services Directory is a place to connect with industry professionals. more »

 

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The Report First Lines from BookLife Authors In this edition of First Lines, we’ve got crocodiles, stocks, a cardboard box, and more. More » » PW’s 2020 Person of the Year: The Book Business Worker We salute members of the industry’s workforce, who faced unprecedented challenges in 2020—both in keeping the gears turning and in pushing for change. more » » Book Deals: Week of January 4, 2021 Food writer Nicole Taylor sold a cookbook dedicated to recipes for the Juneteenth holiday to Simon & Schuster. More » » Call for Info: Self-help/Inspirational and Romance/Relationships For our January and February Indie Spotlight features, we're asking readers to share their Self-Help/Inspirational books and their romance titles. More » » Only Four Weeks Left to Enter the BookLife Nonfiction Prize! The Nonfiction Prize runs until February 1, 2021. We can't wait to read your book! more » » Featured PW Reviews of BookLife Projects Gray Hair, Don’t Care Karen Booth. Karen Booth, $4.99 e-book (236p) ASIN B08CSWBTBN With this funny, surprising novel, Booth might just have written the definitive Gen-X romance. more » » Parenting in a Pandemic: How to Help Your Family Through COVID-19 Kelly Fradin. Kelly Fradin, $5.99 e-book (156p) ASIN B08DDLJ96J Fradin, weaves research, professional experience, and personal anecdote in this encouraging guide to making the myriad decisions required of parents during the Covid-19 pandemic. more » » Featured BookLife Reviews Too Long Ago: A Childhood Memory. A Vanished World. David Pietrusza. David Pietrusza, $11.99 (312p) ASIN : B08NDF4WM3 Pietrusza’s work is a striking, nostalgic look at the up-and-down fortunes of an evolving town in the 20th century. more » » Samurai Barber Versus Ninja Hairstylist Zed Dee. Troubador Publishing, $16.99 (202p) ISBN 978-1-80046-049-2 /> This distinctive novel will delight fans of genre-blending sci-fi, martial arts stories, and anime. more » » BookLife Reviews are guaranteed, thorough, professional assessments plus marketing insights, written by Publishers Weekly reviewers and designed to help you reach the right readers. For more information click here. The Best of BookLife Writing Advice from Max Brooks The author of 'World War Z' and 'The Harlem Hellfighters' says it's okay to write and revise more than 200 drafts. more » » Assemble a Good Team: Tips from an Indie Author Indie author Sherban Young urges self-publishers to create and execute a publishing plan. more » » For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new PW JobZone, now with resume hosting and more! Assistant Online Editor - Confidential - Work from Home, NA. Senior Acquiring Editor - The Quarto Group - Beverly, MA. Senior Sales North America - Imagine That Publishing Inc - , . Book Store Manager - Confidential - Los Angeles, CA. Senior Editor - Kids Can Press - Toronto, Canada.   Indie News Roundup The Authors Guild: Details on Economic Relief for Authors The Authors Guild continues to engage with federal and state governments to draw attention to the enormous economic pressures that authors and journalists are facing. more » » IndieReader: ’Let It Be’ by Marie Force Tops IndieReader Bestseller List A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. more » » PW SELECT 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. Rich White Americans by Virginia Mariposa The High Sign by David S. Heeren To Mom and Dad With Love by Harry Kuperberg Into the Carpathians: A Journey Through the Heart and History of East Central Europe (Part 2: The Western Mountains) by Alan E. Sparks Sol Invictus by Ben Gartner The Strong Ones: How a Band of Civilian Women Made Their Mark on the Army by Sara Hammel A Higher Conversation by Neil David Chan Too Long Ago: A Childhood Memory. A Vanished World. by David Pietrusza Across the Creek: Black Powder Explosions on the Brandywine by Richard Templeton Don't You Know Who I Am? A Rock N' Roll Hollywood Tale by Robert Allen Miltenberg Alice's Ego by Alice Sanza Little Ellie Isabellie Elephant: Day at the Pool by Tracy Hartley Witches and Reapers by Kai Smith Love on the Basketball Court: Rivals by Scarlet C. Rose A Guy's Guide to Throat Cancer: Do's and Don'ts for Recovery by Edmund A. Rossman III The Lord Chamberlain's Daughter by Ron Fritsch The Hawk and the Rabbit: Bear Island by JT Edelson Loving Modigliani by Linda Lappin Fall: A Leaf Story by Thomas Ashley Click here to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or click here to sign up your book for the program.	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