2022 IBPA Frankfurt Book Fair Catalog

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2022 Frankfurt Book Fair O C T O BE R 19–23, 2022

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY/BIOGRAPHY Fate Gave Me Two Lives

Emil Imbro. My life almost ended 3 times - 4th time marked the beginning of my second life… What really matters in life? [Non-Fiction/Autobiography] 978-1-6629-1358-7 • US $16.99 Pub. Date: Aug 2021 Published by Gatekeeper Press SHELF: People & Places

Left for Dead: From Surviving to Thriving

Jan Krause Greene. Hit and run victim’s near fatal traumatic brain injury and his inspiring journey to recovery. [Biography] 979-8656170888 • US $13.99 Pub. Date: Jun 2020 Published by Jan Greene https://www.jkgreene.com SHELF: People & Places

Trusted Eye: Post-World War II Adventures of a Fearless Art Advocate

Claudia Fontaine Chidester. A visual narrative of an artist finding her place amid the rubble of wartorn Germany. [Biography] 978-0-9888358-2-5 • US $55.00 Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by Fontaine Archive www.fontaine.org SHELF: People & Places

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Deep Coaching: Using the Enneagram As A Catalyst for Profound Change, 2nd edition

Roxanne Howe-Murphy, EdD. Pioneering, award-winning author integrates Enneagram and coaching in revolutionary approach to the change process. [Professional: Personality / Professional Development/Inspiration & Personal Growth] 978-0-9793847-6-9 • US $49.99 Pub. Date: 2022 • Korean rights previously sold - now available again. All rights available.

Published by Enneagram Press www.roxannehowemurphy.com SHELF: Body, Mind & Spirit

Deep Living with the Enneagram: Recovering Your True Nature

Roxanne Howe-Murphy, EdD. Award-winning author draws on the Enneagram to strengthen innate capacities for healing and wholeness. [Inspiration and Personal Growth/Spiritual/Personality] 978-0-9793847-3-8 • US $28.99 Pub. Date: 2020 • Korean rights previously sold - now available again. All rights available.

Published by Enneagram Press www.roxannehowemurphy.com SHELF: Body, Mind & Spirit

Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter’s Spiritual Quest to Thailand

Cindy Rasicot. From Suburban mom to ordained Thai Buddhist nun — an American woman’s journey of spiritual awakening.

978-1-63152-702-9 • US $16.95 • 2,500 copies sold Pub. Date: May 2020 Published by She Writes Press www.cindyrasicot.com SHELF: Body, Mind & Spirit

Heaven and Your Spiritual Evolution: A Mystic’s Guide to the Afterlife & Reaching Your Highest Potential

Barbara Y Martin and Dimitri Moraitis. An extraordinary journey through the many dimensions that exist in the world of spirit.

9781954944022 • US $23.95 Pub. Date: Oct 2021 Published by Spiritual Arts Institute SHELF: Body, Mind & Spirit

Tantric Dating: Bringing Love and Awareness to the Dating Process

Catherine Auman, LMFT. Named one of the Best Dating Books of All Time by BookAuthority, Amazon Bestseller.

978-1945085062 • US $12.95 Pub. Date: Aug 2017 Published by Green Tara Press www.catherineauman.com / www.greentarapress. com SHELF: Body, Mind & Spirit

BUSINESS/CAREER Aha! So That’s What Bitcoin Is! Step-by-Step Guide to Cryptocurrency in Pictures & Plain Language

Uncle Crypto. Fun and revolutionary way to explain Bitcoin, cryptocurrency & inflation with 47 illustrations. [Non-fiction: Bitcoin/investments/ ecommerce] 9798840161494 • US $14.97 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Peter Glickman, Inc. MyUncleCrypto.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset

Jason Drees. Life is waiting to give you everything you deserve and desire—just shift your mindset to achieve it. [Adult Nonfiction, Business] 978-1947200647 • US $22.99 • 5,276 copies sold Pub. Date: May 2022 • Rights sold: Spanish Language, North American Territory Published by BiggerPockets Publishing www.biggerpockets.com/store SHELF: BiggerPockets Publishing

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The Employee Millionaire: How to Use Your Day Job to Become a Millionaire with Rental Properties

H.J. Chammas. Practical real estate investment step-by-step process to build wealth and cash flow through rental properties. [Real Estate Investing / Business] 978-1543744941 • US $24.07 Pub. Date: Jun 2018 Published by Partridge Publishing Singapore www.hjchammas.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

First-Time Home Buyer: The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes

Scott Trench & Mindy Jensen. Outsmart the financial trap of homeownership with advice that can save you a fortune during the purchase timeline and into the future. [Adult Nonfiction, Business (Real Estate)] 978-0997584783 • US $16.99 • 8,775 copies sold Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by BiggerPockets Publishing www.biggerpockets.com/store SHELF: BiggerPockets Publishing

Humony Leadership: Mindsets, Skills and Behaviors for Being a Successful People-Centric Leader

Steven Howard . Humony Leadership provides the mindsets, skills, behaviors, and actions for becoming a successful people-centric leader.

[Nonfiction | Leadership ] 978-1-943702-18-3 • US $24.88 Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by Caliente Press www.CalientePress.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Quitter’s Manifesto, Quit a Job You Hate for the Work You Love

Pat Hiban and Tim Rhode. A quick-to-read, inspirational guide to leaving an unfulfilling job in order to find work that does. [Adult Nonfiction, Business] 978-1947200678 • US $16.99 • 5,276 copies sold Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by BiggerPockets Publishing www.biggerpockets.com/store SHELF: BiggerPockets Publishing

The Science of Getting Rich for Women

Sara Connell. If you actually follow the steps outlined in this book your financial reality will shift.

[NONFICTION - Business / Coaching / Self Esteem / Money Making / Finance] 978-1-958714-22-5, US $24.99 (hardcover); 978-1-958714-23-2, US $14.99 (paperback); 978-1-958714-24-9 , US $0.99 (eBook) • Over 1,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Muse Literary https://museliterary.com SHELF: Muse Literary

Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth: Your Guide to Analyzing, Buying, and Managing Vacation Properties

Avery Carl. Analyze potential properties and effectively managing your listings; with this book you’ll profit with AirBnB rentals! [Adult Nonfiction, Business (Real Estate)] 978-1947200449 • US $19.99 • 18,272 copies sold Pub. Date: Nov 2021 Published by BiggerPockets Publishing www.biggerpockets.com/store SHELF: BiggerPockets Publishing

CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK The Adventures of Veggieman: Food Fight

by Karla Farach, illustrations by Rob Foote.

Protecting kids from junk food, one vegetable at a time. (also available in Spanish) 978-1-64543-356-9 • US $15.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2020 Published by Mascot Books www.Veggieman.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Annie’s Plaid Shirt

Stacy B. Davids (author); Rachael Balsaitis (illustrator). Annie loves her plaid shirt but is pressured to wear a dress to a wedding. [Picture Book (Fiction) / LGBTQ] 978-0-692-51245-6 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2015 Published by Upswing Press www.upswingpress.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Bubble Head, It’s Time for Bed

Misty Black . International award-winning and bestselling picture book promoting healthy hygiene habits and a bedtime routine.

9781951292409, US $18.99 (hardcover); 978-1951292393, US $12.99 (paperback) • Over 4,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2022 • Russian rights in negotiation. Other int'l rights are available.

Published by Berry Patch Press LLC www.mistyblackauthor.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Cinder Yeti

by Precious McKenzie, illustrated by Edward Tanzosh. Cinder Yeti is a kind, sweet yeti living with her bossy stepsisters in the mountains.

[Picture Book (K-2)] 978-1-7333092-9-5 • US $22.95 • 3,200 sold Pub. Date: Dec 2019 Published by BeaLu Books www.BeaLuBooks.com SHELF: BeaLu Books

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Cloudy Days: When Anxiety Hides the Sunshine

by Sarah Frank, illustrated by Katie Bell. Awardwinning teen-author Sarah Frank shares how anxiety impacts her through Tulip and Lily’s story.

[Picture Book K-3] 978-1-7353641-5-5 • US $25.95 • 530 sold Pub. Date: Oct 2020 Published by BeaLu Books www.BeaLuBooks.com SHELF: BeaLu Books

Dear Humans

R. Emily Irby. Gallus, the chicken, isn’t happy with Humans, so he writes a humorous letter to explain. [Non-Fiction Picture Book (K-3)] 978-1-7353641-2-4 • US $23.95 • 1,200 copies sold Pub. Date: Jan 2021 Published by BeaLu Books www.BeaLuBooks.com SHELF: BeaLu Books

A Fish Called Andromeda

Cynthia C. Huijgens. A story about finding wonder and joy in any situation, even in times of disappointment.

978-1-7372-629-3-0 • US $18.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2022 Published by Idle Time Press www.idletimepress.com SHELF: Children’s Books

The Gift of Being Different

written by Monica Berg, inspired & co-created

by Abigail Berg, illustrated by Sonia Possentini.

Inspired by Abigail’s dyslexia diagnosis, this book explores how being different is a child’s superpower. (Children’s / Motivational / Children’s Books on Disabilities) 979-8-9859200-0-0 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Spiritually Hungry Publishing https://a.co/gCm2IuY SHELF: Children’s Books

The Girl Who Became President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

Rosemond Sarpong Owens. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf conquered all odds to become the first female president in Africa. (Children’s Historical Non-fiction) 978-1956051162 • US $19.99 Pub. Date: Feb 2022 Published by Lion’s Historian https://www.lionshistorian.net SHELF: Children’s Books

Greubie and the Cats

Dan and Mary Nance. Lovable dog Greubie is friends with four kittens ... and believes she is a cat too!

9781733008563 • US $12.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2019 Published by The Write Place, Inc. SHELF: Children’s Books

Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

Author: Carol McCloud Illustrator: David Messing . This award-winning book teaches children how positive behavior creates happiness for themselves and others. (Children’s Fiction) 9780996099936 • US $10.95 • 2 Million+ sold Pub. Date: Oct 2015 • Rights Sold: Turkish, Japanese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Published by Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/ SHELF: Cardinal Rule Press

The Journey to Whispering Gardens

George Le Fave and Cheryl Pestor. The Pepper Family in this magical tale search for Whispering Gardens and discover “If you believe in your heart, you will find the Whispers.”

978-0-9978984-1-5 (Hardback) • US $19.95 • 35,000 copies sold Pub. Date: 2020 Published by Whispering Gardens Publishing Company WhisperingGardens.net SHELF: Children’s Books

Jump the Moon

Kathy Simmers. A girl’s quest to find her pony inspires readers to always follow your heart.

(Children’s Fiction) 978-1-7353511-0-0 • US $19.95 • 4,500 copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2020 Published by Bound to Happen Publishing www.readjumpthemoon.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Kindness is a Kite String

Author: Michelle Schaub Illustrator: Claire LaForte.

Through poetry, the book shows powerful ways to brighten the lives of others through kindness.

(Children’s Fiction) 9781733035989 • US $16.95 • 4,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Apr 2021 Published by Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/products/kindnessis-a-kite-string SHELF: Cardinal Rule Press

Las Aventuras de Veggieman: Lucha de Alimentos

by Karla Farach, illustrations by Rob Foote.

Protecting kids from junk food, one vegetable at a time. (also available in English) 978-1-64543-900-4 • US $15.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2020 Published by Mascot Books www.Veggieman.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Lettuce Get in Trouble

Linda Kuo and Illustrator: Mariana Rio. Helps children learn the basics of design through observation, asking questions, and developing a plan.

[Children’s Non-fiction (Ages 4-8)] 978-1737209805 • US $19.95 • 1,250 sold Pub. Date: May 2022 Published by Center for Design Books saralittletroublemaker.com SHELF: Children’s Books

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Lula the Dog: New Jungle Friends

Patricia Kessler, art by Camila Linares Baggio.

After following a butterfly into the jungle, Lula gets lost but finds some new jungle friends. (Children’s books age 3-7) 978-1-890379-46-9 • US $4.99 • 500 sold Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by Charles Randall International www.charlesrandall.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Oscar Goes to the Moon

Helen Tanner. Delightful story about a bunny who wants to go to the Moon. Teaches perseverance.

[Children’s Fiction (ages 4-6)] 978-1-7357138-4-7 • US $19.99 Pub. Date: July 2022 Published by Ninewise Publishing www.ninewise.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Snakes Have No Legs

Kelly Tills. Whimsical nonfiction picture book for toddlers and early readers. Part of six book STEM series.

978-1-955758-93-2, US $19.99 (hardcover); 978-1-7367004-0-2, $11.99 (paperback); 978-1-7367004-3-3 US $2.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: Sep 2021 Published by FDI Publishing LLC https://kellytills.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun

Author: Maria Dismondy Illustrator: Kim Shaw.

After being teased at school, Lucy stands up for herself with courage and kindness. (Children’s Fiction) 9780984855803 • US $14.95 • 1 million+ sold Pub. Date: Aug 2008 • Rights Sold: Spanish Published by Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/ SHELF: Cardinal Rule Press

Teacher Earth: One Child. One Farm. One Year.

Joanna Rosner. Starting out as mere play, a child learns about earth through observations, eventually befriending earth. (Children’s Fiction) 978-1-7348891-3-0 • US $11.99 Pub. Date: Dec 2022 Published by Children Sow The Seeds LLC childrensowtheseeds.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Three Pockets Full

Author: Cindy L. Rodriguez Illustrator: Begona Fernandez Corbalan. A charming story of how love and understanding can overcome the challenging emotions of re-marriage. (Children’s Fiction) 9781735345154 • US $16.95 • 750 (preorder) copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/products/threepockets-full SHELF: Cardinal Rule Press

The Unexpected Friend: A Rohingya Children’s Story

Raya Rahman. A Rohingya boy in a Bangladeshi refugee camp helps an injured bird to heal. (Juvenile Fiction/ Children’s Picture Book) 978-1-946747-10-5 (hardcover) • US $20.00 Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by Guba Publishing www.gubabooks.com SHELF: Children’s Books

What Makes Me Feel: A Refugee Story

Devendra Veda. Readers will see the realities many children face in hopes of finding a brighter future. [Non-Fiction Picture Book Grades 1-5] 978-1-7353641-3-1 • US $29.95 • 560 sold Pub. Date: Jul 2021 Published by BeaLu Books www.BeaLuBooks.com SHELF: BeaLu Books

What the Bread Says

Author: Vanessa Garcia Illustrator: Tim Palin. Go on a baking adventure with Papan and Vanessa while learning about cultures and history. (Children’s Fiction) 9781735345185 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Cardinal Rule Press https://cardinalrulepress.com/ SHELF: Cardinal Rule Press

COFFEE TABLE BOOKS Blue Zeus: Legend of the Red Desert

Carol J. Walker. Blue Zeus, a wild blue roan stallion living with his family in the Red Desert of Wyoming is chased by helicopters, rounded up and separated from his family, then the author reunites he and his family at a sanctuary in Oregon. 200 color photos, hardcover. [Non-Fiction, Coffee Table] 9780578350943 • US $49.95 Pub. Date: Apr 2022 Published by Living Images by Carol Walker, LLC http://www.WildHoofbeats.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

Love, Peace and Vegetable: Recipes for Conscious Living

Marcela Benson. Coffee-table style book celebrates the spiritual connection between what we put into our bodies and our spiritual essence in the highest, most blissful way. [Coffee-table Vegan Cookbook] 978-1-947925-22-9 • US $125.00 Pub. Date: Feb 2022 Published by Infinite Light Publishing & Media, LLC www.marcela.love SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

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FICTION 21Nothing

Philip Olsen Riendeau. A bored professor trades mundane money worries for a role in a high-stakes criminal plot.

9781953666055, US $33.00 (hardcover); 9781953666062, US $21.00 (paperback) Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by Key and Candle, Inc. keyandcandle.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

The Advocacy

Melissa Fischer. This reverent dive into contemporary Ghana illuminates the incompatibility of extractive capitalism with environmental justice.

[Multicultural Fiction] 978-0-9802170-7-0 • US $19.99 Pub. Date: Nov 2019 Published by Kilometer Thirteen melissaannfischer.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

All the Broken Pieces

Mia Hayes. A woman’s journey to find herself — and romance — in the wake of her divorce.

[Women’s Fiction] 978-1482330502 • US $15.99 Pub. Date: Jan 2019 Published by FinnStar Publishing finnstarpublishing.com SHELF: FinnStar Publishing

The Auction

Elci North. Four women are sentenced to pregnancy prison and learn not all governments auction off babies. [Dystopian Fiction] 979-8412323121 • US $18.99 Pub. Date: Feb 2022 Published by Elci North SHELF: Other Great Fiction

The Dance Floor Wars (Book 1 of 3): Dispatches From the Front

Durden Kell. The war between the sexes plays out on the dance floor; reported on by Gordon.

9781950729159 • US $23.55 Pub. Date: Jan 2022 Published by Blue Room Books BlueRoomBooks.com SHELF: Blue Room Books

The Dance Floor Wars (Book 2 of 3): Lucinda’s People

Durden Kell. The war between the sexes is complicated. Just ask W.A.C., M.I.S.T.E.R., D.O.W.N, and Tango Machismo.

9781950729166 • US $23.99 Pub. Date: May 2022 Published by Blue Room Books BlueRoomBooks.com SHELF: Blue Room Books

Earl, Honey

D.S. Getson. A shy, damaged boy seeks safety and redemption in the 1920s rural American South.

[Southern Fiction, Coming of Age] 978-1803131672 • US $13.80 (paperback) Pub. Date: May 2022 Published by Matador Publishing (U.K.) SHELF: Other Great Fiction

The Has-Beens

Mia Hayes. Three middle-aged best friends face past wrongs and uncertain futures. [Women’s Fiction] 9781736307335 • US $16.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by FinnStar Publishing finnstarpublishing.com SHELF: FinnStar Publishing

Here with the Winter Becoming Crone

Lydia M. Hawke. A reluctant witch comes into her powers on her 60th birthday. Magical mayhem ensues. [Urban Fantasy] 9781989457085 • US $12.99 • 8,000 copies sold Pub. Date: • Audio rights sold Published by Michem Publishing lydiahawkebooks.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

Came A Horseman

Paul McHugh. In an apocalyptic world, a lone horseman solves a killing to rescue a California community. [Action & Adventure] 978-0-9987320-1-5, US $16.95 (print); 978-0-9987320-2-2 (eBook) • Pub. Date: Jan 2021 Published by ElkHeart Books http://elkheartbooks.com/ SHELF: Other Great Fiction

J. Penrod Scott. Uplifting and inspirational family story with historical value set in the early 1960’s in rural Ohio, America. [Family Fiction] 978-1-6657-0523-3, US $14.99 (paperback); 978-1-6657-0524-0, US $9.99 (eBook) • Pub. Date: May 2021 Published by Archway Publishing www.herewiththewinter.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

Mallory’s Manly Methods

Thomas Keech. Walking train wreck Kevin Mallory pursues the wrong woman in all the wrong ways.

978-1-7355938-4-5, US $31.95 (hardback); 978-1-7355938-5-2, US $14.95 (paperback); 978-1-7355938-6-9, US $7.49 (eBook); 978-1-7355938-9-0, US $7.99 (audiobook) • Pub. Date: Apr 2022 Published by Real Nice Books LLC realnicebooks.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

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The Musician

Mike Shaw. Tom Cliffe tells what is takes to be a traveling musician dedicated to his art.

9781950729098 • US $19.63 Pub. Date: May 2021 Published by Blue Room Books BlueRoomBooks.com SHELF: Blue Room Books

Saved by Hope

Jenny Lowe. Saved By Hope is the honest and emotional story of Jenny’s continued fight for motherhood. [FICTION - Empowerment / Cancer / Pregnancy / Infertility / Survival / Parenting] 978-1-958714-30-0, US $24.99 (hardcover); 978-1-958714-31-7, US $14.99 (paperback); 978-1-958714-32-4, US $0.99 (eBook); 978-1-958714-33-1 (audio) • 313 copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Muse Literary https://museliterary.com SHELF: Muse Literary

Stories of Southern Humor and Southern Crime: Anthology

19 authors from across the US.. Humor (9) and Crime (13) stories from 19 authors. Southern is a state of mind. [Fiction Anthology] 9781950729043 • US $24.99 Pub. Date: May 2020 Published by Blue Room Books BlueRoomBooks.com SHELF: Blue Room Books

Tides of the Sovereign (Book One of the Lost Wells Trilogy)

Kate Gateley. A centuries-old rebirth curse, an otherworldly Celtic prince, and an inescapable prophecy. [Contemporary Fantasy / Historical Romance] 978-1-03-912657-2 • US $32.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by Kate Gateley https://kategateley.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

Wheelboys

Dd Jaseron. Families and friends struggle through youth racing and face tragedy, love, and greed.

978-1642546439, US $13.99 (paperback); 978-1737267904, US $22.99 (hardcover) • Pub. Date: Feb 2019 Published by Jaseron Publishing https://jaseron.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

Where Time Begins

Sasha Paulsen. A rootless young woman finds adventure, mystery and romance in the Kingdom of Tonga. [General Fiction] 978-1-64742-413-8 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by She Writes Press sashapaulsen.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

Young Again

Don Trowden and Valerie McKee. An elderly jazz legend becomes young again for one week of music and romance. [Commercial Fiction] 978-1-7350273-5-7 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: May 2022 • US and Canada rights sold Published by Publerati www.publerati.com SHELF: Other Great Fiction

FICTION/HISTORICAL FICTION Ellis River

Nicki Ehrlich. A young girl and her horse search for family scattered by the American Civil War. 9798985997408 • US $15.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Bay Feather Books www.nickiehrlich.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

Hawai’i Calls

Marjorie Nelson Matthews. “Spanning the years from the influenza pandemic of 1918 until the aftermath of World War II in 1946, this story is a saga that earns its magnetism.” –Kirkus Reviews 978-1-57869-091-6 • US $18.99 Pub. Date: Jun 2021 Published by Rootstock Publishing https://www.rootstockpublishing.com SHELF: Rootstock Publishing

Horodno Burning

Michael Freed-Thall. Exploring the turbulent history of the late 19th century that led to the migration of one-and-a-half million Jews from czarist Russia to America, Horodno Burning is a love letter to literature, freedom, and Jewish survival.

978-1-57869-067-1 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Sep 2021 Published by Rootstock Publishing https://www.rootstockpublishing.com SHELF: Rootstock Publishing

Iceman Awakens

Sharon Krasny. Ötzi murdered in the mountains begins his tale that led him to that fateful day.

[Ancient History: Historical Fiction ] 978-1-64663-389-0 • US $29.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by Koehler Books SHELF: Historical Fiction

The Lives of Diamond Bessie

Jody Hadlock. A haunting tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption inspired by a true story. [Historical Fiction/Mystery] 978-1-68463-117-9 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Apr 2022 Published by SparkPress www.jodyhadlock.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

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Lizla the Daughter of Isis: The Birth of a Soul in a Crumbling Empire

There Came a Contagion

Lost Souls of Leningrad

Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women

Lilian Nirupa. Coming of age story on a beautiful princess destined to save the destiny of her country.

[Inspiration, Historic Fiction] 978-952250-88-0 • US $26.00 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Qamise Inc. www.liliannirupa.com SHELF: Historical Fiction Suzanne Parry. An engrossing WWII saga of two remarkable women, grandmother and granddaughter, trapped in besieged Leningrad.

978-1-64742-267-7 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2022 Published by She Writes Press www.suzanneparrywrites.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

Paladin: The Story of Augusta’s Fighter Ace

Charles W. Bowen. Adventure, love, loss, individual growth and evolving relationships in World War II England and France. [Fiction-Historical Romance (WW2)] 979-8-9860336-0-0 • US $35.00 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Charles W. Bowen Books http://www.charlesbowenbooks.com/ SHELF: Historical Fiction

Ruins Book One, Corpses in Armor (Complete in One Volume)

G.D. Giles. Libya 1942 A German officer collaborates with a French priest and a Jewish Resistance leader.

9781958658000 • US $49.99 Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by Nouveau Classic Imprints nouveauclassicimprints.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

Shiloh of Nazareth

Ralph Chapek. Shiloh of Nazareth, a trilogy, is a historical fiction women’s story two thousand years ago in the Middle East.

978-0-578-76118-3 • US $27.00 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Santa Barbara Production SHELF: Historical Fiction

The Stone Painters

Joan M. Sargent. A young American becomes entangled in a terrifying world of stolen uranium and Aboriginal sorcery.

978-0-9838875-1-5 (trade paper) • US $16.95 Pub. Date: 2021 Published by Parendi Press LLC jmsargent.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

Doug Ingold. A family of sixteenth-century peasant farmers gets caught in witch trials sweeping across Germany.

978-0-9973513-1-6 • US $19.00 Pub. Date: Jul 2021 Published by Wolfenden dougingold.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

Kris Waldherr. A sweeping retelling of Frankenstein from the perspectives of Victor Frankenstein’s bride, mother, and servant. [Historical Fiction, Horror] 979-8-9853512-2-4, US $28.99 (hardcover); 979-8-9853512-0-0, US $18.99 (paperback) • Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Muse Publications LLC ReadMuse.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

The Watchers

Eilidh Miller. Her job is to save history; he wants to change history forever. Who will win? [Historical Fiction/Fantasy] 978-1-7345367-5-1 • US $12.99 • 1,500 sold Pub. Date: Sep 2020 Published by Griffith Cameron Publishing www.eilidhmiller.com SHELF: Historical Fiction

FICTION/HORROR Hell Spring

Isaac Thorne. Small-town neighbors in 1955 are terrorized by an apocalyptic flood and a supernatural predator.

9781938271533, US $34.99 (hardback); 9781938271540, US $19.99 (paperback) • Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Lost Hollow Books https://www.isaacthorne.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

FICTION/LITERARY FICTION 20/20

B. Shawn Clark. A man of the future reminisces about Steinbeck-esque environmental and economic travails of the 2020s.

978-1-7343083-0-3 • US $24.95 Pub. Date: Dec 2019 Published by First Run Books http://www.2020-thebook.com/ SHELF: Literary Fiction

After Ever After, Book 3: The Queen’s Rain

Mindi Mrltz. Finale of the acclaimed series following four fairy tale queens’ journey after ever after.

[Literary Fantasy] 978-1-7350432-7-2 • US $32.00 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Logosophia, LLC https://logosophiabooks.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

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Friction in Motion

Venice Beach

Guesthouse for Ganesha

The Virtuous Ones

Simon (SY) Kadella. Ride along on a bumpy crosscountry road trip with a highly dysfunctional family.

978-0-9791563-2-8 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: 2019 Published by Razors Edge Publishing, Inc. https://razorsedgemultimedia.com/ SHELF: Literary Fiction

Judith Teitelman. Weaving Eastern perspectives with Western pragmatism, this is a tale of love, loss, spirit reclaimed.

978-1631525216 • US $17.95 • 2,600 sold Pub. Date: May 2019 Published by She Writes Press https://guesthouseforganesha.com/ SHELF: Literary Fiction

Jupiter

John Carney. A slice-of-life story of friends, theater, loneliness, and lost love.

9781953666079, US $33.00 (hardcover); 9781953666222, US $20.00 (paperback) Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Key and Candle, Inc. keyandcandle.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

Like a Lily Among the Thorns

Karen S. Bell. Goddesses have chosen people to create a refuge to save mankind from the coming climate crisis. [Cli-fi, fantasy] 979-8426339408 • US $15.00 Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by KSB Press karensbell.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

The Trail: a novel

Ethan Gallogly. A moving story showing how nature helps us find what’s missing in our lives.

[Travel Literature] 978-1737419228, US $35.00 (hardcover); 978-1737419204, US $17.95 (paperback) • 3,000+ copies sold Pub. Date: Nov 2021 Published by Sierra Nevada Press SierraNevadaPress.com, EthanGallogly.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

Urban Gothic: The Complete Stories

Bruce Benderson. This complete collection of short texts by the Prix de Flore-winner includes 21 previously unpublished stories.

978-0-9912196-3-6 • US $27.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by ITNA itnapress.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

William Mark Habeeb. He’s 13 and alone on the streets of Los Angeles. It’s 1968 and California is in ferment: war, drugs, revolution.

978-1-57869-061-9 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Aug 2021 Published by Rootstock Publishing https://www.rootstockpublishing.com SHELF: Rootstock Publishing

Christopher Stoddard. In this satirical novel set in New York and Los Angeles, young professionals suffer the moral consequences of working in advertising.

978-0-9976432-0-6 • US $18.00 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by ITNA itnapress.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

FICTION/MYSTERY & THRILLER All Men Glad and Wise

Laura C. Stevenson. The steward of Willingford Hall was murdered in the Dell on 12 March 1919.

I found his body because I’d been thrown by a horse. It’s difficult to say which event was more unlikely. [Mystery] 978-1-57869-079-4 • US $17.99 Pub. Date: Apr 2022 Published by Rootstock Publishing https://www.rootstockpublishing.com SHELF: Rootstock Publishing

Burning Justice

Marti Green. A life is on the line. Will justice win out … or burn out? [Suspense] 978-0-9881980-4-3 • US $9.99 Pub. Date: Apr 2020 Published by Yankee Clipper Press www.martigreen.net SHELF: Fiction: Mystery & Thriller

Ghost House

Sara Connell. This series of ghost stories explores the line between magic and reality. [FICTION Ghost Adventures / Mystery / Short Stories] 9781958714041, US $24.99 (hardcover); 9781958714034, US $14.99 (paperback); 9781958714058, US $0.99 (eBook) • 250 copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Muse Literary https://museliterary.com SHELF: Muse Literary

Her Buried Lives

Katlyn L. Duncan. A woman in search of answers about her intrusive thoughts uncovers a deadly family secret. [Psychological thriller] 978-1-954559-06-6 • US $14.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Silent Storm Publishing www.katlynduncan.com SHELF: Fiction: Mystery & Thriller

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The Lonely Assassin

Jack Erickson. A Russian assassin sent by Putin to Milano meets a beautiful Italian woman who probes into his emotional life. [Thriller] 978-0-941397-21-6 • US $19.99 Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by RedBrick Press RedBrickPress.net SHELF: Fiction: Mystery & Thriller

Praesidium: Shadows in the Wind Book One

McKinley Aspen. Praesidium can simply be described as “Good people with mad skills working to bring hope to a dark world.” [FICTION - Mystery / Action Adventure / Urban Fantasy] 978-1-958714-02-7, US $24.99 (hardcover); 978-1-958714-00-3, US $14.99 (paperback); 978-1-958714-01-0, US $0.99 (eBook) • 926 copies sold Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Muse Literary https://museliterary.com SHELF: Muse Literary

Sherlock Holmes & the Ripper of Whitechapel

M.K. Wiseman. Sherlock Holmes is engaged by Scotland Yard in the hunt for Jack the Ripper.

(Historical Mystery) 978-1-7344641-0-8, $22.50 (hardcover) • US $3.99 (eBook); $13.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing https://mkwisemanauthor.com SHELF: M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing

Sherlock Holmes & the Singular Affair

M.K. Wiseman. A Sherlock Holmes pastiche, set before the famed partnership of 221B Baker Street.

(Historical Mystery) 978-1-7344641-3-9, $22.50 (hardcover) • US $3.99 (eBook); $13.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Dec 2021 Published by M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing https://mkwisemanauthor.com SHELF: M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing

Stone’s War

Trevor Whately. A plan to stop a Nazi superweapon turns into a odyssey of adventure and romance.

[WW2 Thriller] 978-0-9867126-3-0, $23.95 (paperback); 9780-9867126-4-7, $16.95 (eBook) • US Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by St. Albans Press Ltd. www.saintalbanspress.com SHELF: Fiction: Mystery & Thriller

Thistle Bones

Tod Wiley. Breaking Bad style detective novel capturing northwest tribal lore with Native American main female. [FICTION / Thrillers / Suspense] 9781952685187 • US $14.95 Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by Kitsap Publishing www.kitsappublishing.com SHELF: Fiction: Mystery & Thriller

FICTION/ROMANCE Caper Crush

Kathy Strobos. She’s emotional. He’s reserved.

When they search for her stolen painting, will they find love? [Romantic Comedy] 9781737713975 • US $13.99 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Strawbundle Publishing https://kathystrobos.com/ SHELF: Fiction: Romance

The Elephant Tooth of ‘95: An Enchanting Story of Family, Romance and New Beginnings

Rana Baydoun. A modern-day Arab Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. [Romantic Comedy] 978-9948256410 • US $15.98 Pub. Date: Sep 2021 Published by Employee Millionaire LLC www.hjchammas.com SHELF: Fiction: Romance

Fire Maidens: Paris

Anna Lowe. A vampire attack sweeps Natalie into Paris’s terrifying underworld of gargoyles, werewolves, and dragons. This is Book 1 of a 9-book series with strong sell-through. [Paranormal Romance/Fantasy Romance/Urban Fantasy] 978-1077708785 • US $9.99 • 40,000 sold Pub. Date: Sep 2019 • all language rights available except German and French, all audio rights available except German Published by Twin Moon Press www.annalowebooks.com SHELF: Fiction: Romance

Josh and Gemma Make a Baby

Sarah Ready. Hilarious romcom about IVF: when Gemma wants a baby she asks her neighbor for help. [Contemporary Romance; Romantic Comedy; Women’s Fiction] 978-1-954007-19-2 • US $15.99 Pub. Date: Jan 2022 • Film rights shopping agreement currently in effect.

Published by W.W. Crown www.wwcrown.com SHELF: Fiction: Romance

Lure of the Dragon

Anna Lowe. Nothing is forbidden to this elite corps of shifter bodyguards... except falling in love.

This is Book 1 of a 6-book series with strong sellthrough. 2018 RONE AWARD finalist. [Paranormal Romance/Fantasy Romance/Urban Fantasy] 978-1795764742 • US $9.99 • 100,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Apr 2017 • all language/audio rights available except German and French Published by Twin Moon Press www.annalowebooks.com SHELF: Fiction: Romance

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The T Room

Victoria Lilienthal. Vibrant send-up of Marin County massage scene thrums with enlightenment and hot sex. [Romance, Modern Romance, Sci-fi Romance] 978-1-64742-383-4 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by She Writes Press www.victorialilienthal.com SHELF: Fiction: Romance

FICTION/SCIENCE FICTION Any Other World Will Do

Alex Lubertozzi. A young backpacker makes a detour to Barcelona and ends up on another planet altogether. [Science Fiction] 978-1-938938-58-0 • US $16.00 Pub. Date: Aug 2021 Published by Top Five Books http://www.topfivebooks.com SHELF: Science Fiction and Fantasy

The Bookminder

M.K. Wiseman. A wizard and his secret-keeping librarian gain the attentions of a rival mage. (Historical Fantasy) 978-1-940810-50-8, $12.99 (paperback) • US $2.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: Jan 2016 Published by M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing https://mkwisemanauthor.com SHELF: M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing

Inflicted: Explorative Tales of What Breaks and Binds Us

Magical Intelligence

M.K. Wiseman. Before MI5 and MI6 . . . Britain had wizard spies. (Historical Fantasy) 978-1-952458-01-9, $16.99 (paperback) • US $4.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: May 2020 Published by M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing https://mkwisemanauthor.com SHELF: M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing

True Teryn

S.G. Blaise. Lilla must recruit the biggest and most dangerous army in the Seven Galaxies.

[Sci-Fi/Fantasy] 978-1-7347605-4-5 • US $11.99 • 1,000 sold Pub. Date: Dec 2021 Published by Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC https://www.sgblaise.com SHELF: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Welcome to the Free World

Lloyd Raleigh. An immersive plunge into a visionary, creative futurescape beyond dystopia and utopia, yet containing both. [Science Fiction] 9780578371368 • US $28.00 (hardcover) Pub. Date: Nov 2022 Published by PBS Press pbspress.com; lloydraleigh.com SHELF: Science Fiction and Fantasy

GRAPHIC NOVEL Lullaby for Vivian

Leo Otherland. Six sci-fi/fantasy tales that explore pain and brokenness and how they shape us all.

[Science Fiction/Fantasy] 978-1-947012-30-1 • US $17.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Balance of Seven www.balanceofseven.com SHELF: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Author: Ashis Gupta; Illustrated by Alexiev Gandman. Lyrical, satirical, moving critique of world on fire in Ukraine and elsewhere, beautifully illustrated.

9781988440880 • US $19.95 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 • Ukrainian rights sold to UA Comix Publishing, Lviv, Ukraine Published by Bayeux Arts, Inc. www.bayeux.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

The Kithseeker

The Man in the Painter’s Room

M.K. Wiseman. A wizard and his apprentice work to stop a rival mage from releasing something wicked. (Historical Fantasy) 978-1-940810-63-8, $16.99 (paperback) • US $2.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: Aug 2018 Published by M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing https://mkwisemanauthor.com SHELF: M.K. Wiseman/Xchyler Publishing

The Last Lumenian

S.G. Blaise. Princess Lilla must master her magic and defeat the dark god before he finds her. [SciFi/Fantasy] 978-1-7347605-0-7 • US $11.99 • 7,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2020 Published by Lilac Grove Entertainment LLC https://www.sgblaise.com SHELF: Science Fiction and Fantasy

Jamison Odone. Van Gogh’s final year of life, as told by his innkeeper’s daughter and close friend.

978-1-9994704-3-2 • US $29.99 • 1,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Apr 2021 • Rights Sold: English in North America Published by Black Panel Press www.blackpanelpress.com SHELF: Literary Fiction

HEALTH & WELLNESS Abundantly Well: Seven Medicines the Wise Woman Way

Susun S. Weed. Integrates modern medicine with hundreds of scientifically-proven alternatives from mind medicine to psychoactive plants. (illustrated, recipes) 978-1-888123-22-7 • US $24.95 • 7,000 copies sold Pub. Date: 2019 Published by Ash Tree Publishing Company www.ashtreepublishing.com SHELF: Ash Tree Publishing Company

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Down There: Sexual and Reproductive Health the Wise Woman Way

Love, Abe: A Jewish GI’s Word War II Letters Home

Bonnie Klapper Goldenberg. A Jewish GI writes to his wife from Nazi Germany and the postwar Allied occupation. [History/WW II] 978-1-7377379-0-2 (paperback) • US $24.50 Pub. Date: 2022 Published by Sunset Hills Press www.bonniegoldenberg.com SHELF: People & Places

Susun S. Weed. Simple, successful, strategies — from mainstream to radical — to optimize sexual and reproductive health. (illustrated, recipes) 978-1-888123-13-5 • US $29.95 • 14,000 sold Pub. Date: 2011 Published by Ash Tree Publishing Company www.ashtreepublishing.com SHELF: Ash Tree Publishing Company

Healing Wise

INTERIOR DESIGN

Susun S. Weed. Seven world-wide herbs — burdock, chickweed, dandelion, nettle, oatstraw, seaweed, violet — offer healing remedies and gourmet foodstuffs. (illustrated, recipes) 978-0-9614620-2-4 • US $21.95 • 307,000 copies sold Pub. Date: 1989 • Rights Sold: Dutch. Quechua in process. All others available.

Published by Ash Tree Publishing Company www.ashtreepublishing.com SHELF: Ash Tree Publishing Company

New Menopausal Years, The Wise Woman Way: Alternative Approaches for Women 30 – 90

Susun S. Weed. World’s best-selling menopause title. “Indispensable.” “My bible.” Herbs, rituals, recipes, resources, heart- and bone-health. (illustrated, recipes) 978-1-888123-03-6 • US $22.95 • 731,000 sold Pub. Date: 1992; revised 2002 • Rights Sold: Dutch, Spanish (publication in 2023).

Published by Ash Tree Publishing Company www.ashtreepublishing.com SHELF: Ash Tree Publishing Company

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, 30th Anniversary Edition

Susun S. Weed. Beloved by pregnant women, midwives, and childbirth educators. “Clear, comforting, superbly helpful.” (illustrated, recipes) 978-0-9614620-0-0 • US $17.95 • 363,000 sold Pub. Date: 1985 • Rights Sold: French, Spanish, Dutch. All others available.

Published by Ash Tree Publishing Company www.ashtreepublishing.com SHELF: Ash Tree Publishing Company

HISTORY 61 Citizens Terrorized by Kuklux in and near Alamance County, 18681870

A Citizen of Alamance. Primary contents is verbatim testimony during 1871 impeachment trial of NC Gov. William Holden. [Nonfiction/History] 978-09842102-5-1 • US $16.19 Pub. Date: May 2022 Published by R.A. Fountain, LLC www.rafountain.com SHELF: People & Places

Designer Window Fashions

Charles Randall. Countless combinations of window and bed coverings from the world’s bestselling author on the subject. [Interior Design / Home Decorating / Window Fashions] 978-1-890379-44-5 • US $24.95 • 2,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jun 2020 Published by Charles Randall International www.charlesrandall.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

MEMOIR Always Yours, Bee

Mia Hayes. A touching, powerful memoir sends a message to anyone dealing with pain: keep going.

978-1736307304 • US $16.99 • 24,550 copies sold Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by FinnStar Publishing finnstarpublishing.com SHELF: FinnStar Publishing

Burning Woman: Memoirs of an Elder

Sharon Strong. A road map of living fiercely at any age – embracing love/loss, joy/suffering, life/death.

978-1-64742-377-3 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by She Writes Press sharonstrongartist.com / burningwomanmemoir. com SHELF: People & Places

Butter Side Up: How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & Created My Super Awesome Life

Jane Enright. An award-winning, uplifting memoir about how to overcome unexpected changes and live a joyful life. [Inspirational Memoir/Well Being] 978-1-64742-075-8 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by She Writes Press Janeenrightauthor.com SHELF: People & Places

Civil Rights Baby: My Story of Race, Sports, and Breaking Barriers in American Journalism

Nita Wiggins . A TV journalist shares the personal and professional toll from her non-traditional career choice. [Memoir, Autobiography] 978-1-7375805-0-8 • US $18.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2021 Published by Listen to Others www.nitawiggins.com SHELF: People & Places

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Ivy Lodge: A Memoir of Translation and Discovery

Out of the Bronx

A Judge’s Odyssey

Rock Around The Block

Morbid Thoughts and the Domino Effect

Running on Broken Legs: My Journey to Joy

My Bipolar Backpack: To the Bottom of Mental Illness and Back

A Sky of Infinite Blue: A Japanese Immigrant’s Search for Home and Self

Linda Murphy Marshall. A professional translator returns to her childhood home following the deaths of her parents to “translate” her life.

978-1-64742-367-4 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by She Writes Press https://lindamurphymarshall.com SHELF: People & Places Dean B. Pineles. From Vermont to Russia, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, Then on to War Crimes and Organ Trafficking in Kosovo. [Memoir / Nonfiction] 978-1-57869-088-6 • US $18.99 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Rootstock Publishing https://www.rootstockpublishing.com SHELF: Rootstock Publishing

Perry Muse. Life stories ranging from funny to death defying, while taking you through his cancer battle. [Nonfiction / Memoir] 978-1-66292-562-7, US $28.99 (paperback); 978-1-66292-563-4, US $6.99 (eBook) • Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Perry Muse www.perrymuse.com SHELF: People & Places

Susan Ralphe. My Bipolar Backpack is a deeply personal look at journalist Susan Ralphe’s journey through mental illness. [Memoir/Bipolar Disorder] 978-0692400364 • US $13.88 Pub. Date: Dec 2014 Published by Brynne Worley Creative SusanRalphe.com SHELF: People & Places

No Spring Chicken: Stories and Advice from a Wild Handicapper on Aging and Disability

Francine Falk-Allen. A spirited guide for aging folks and people who love them. Challenges, travel, and more. [Travel/Memoir/Aging] 978-1-64742-120-5 • US $16.95 • 900 copies sold Pub. Date: 2021 Published by She Writes Press https://FrancineFalk-Allen.com SHELF: People & Places

Not a Poster Child: Living Well with A Disability—A Memoir

Francine Falk-Allen. Bold, charming, and inspirational. A woman’s clear, witty perspective on living with a lifelong disability. [Memoir (Disability)] 978-1-63152-391-5 • US $16.95 • 1,500 copies sold Pub. Date: 2018 Published by She Writes Press https://FrancineFalk-Allen.com SHELF: People & Places

Irene Sardanis, PhD. A woman’s odyssey to leave an abusive mother. A significant woman guides her to freedom.

978-1-63152-539-1 • US $16.95 Pub. Date: May 2019 Published by She Writes Press SHELF: People & Places

Alan Ray White. Stories from the Forrest Gumplike meanderings of Talent Booker and America’s Original Nightclub DJ. 9780985462390 • US $29.99 Pub. Date: Dec 2019 Published by Blue Room Books BlueRoomBooks.com SHELF: Blue Room Books

Elinor Young . A profoundly crippled child becomes an adult missionary among a primitive Papuan high-mountain tribe.

978-1646455744 • US $21.30 Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by Redemption Press www.elinoryoung.com SHELF: People & Places

Kyomi O’Connor. A Sky of Infinite Blue invites you to a journey of healing, awakening, and love.

[Memoir / Body, Mind & Spirit / Inspirational / Religious/Spirituality] 978-1-64742-227-1 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by She Writes Press https://kyomioconnor.com SHELF: People & Places

Standing at Water’s Edge: A Cancer Nurse, Her Four-Year-Old-Son and the Shifting Tides of Leukemia

Janice Post-White. A cancer nurse becomes a cancer mom when her 4-year-old son is diagnosed with leukemia. [NonFiction - Memoir] 978-1476687100 • US $19.99 (paperback); $11.99 (eBook); $12.24 (audiobook) Pub. Date: Nov 2021 Published by Toplight Books (Imprint of McFarland & Company) janicepostwhite.com SHELF: People & Places

Threads of Awakening: An American Woman’s Journey into Tibet’s Sacred Textile Art

Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo. California woman finds home in India, stitching Tibetan thangkas next door to the Dalai Lama. [Buddhist Art Memoir] 9781647420932 • US $24.95 Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by She Writes Press https://threadsofawakening.com/book/ SHELF: People & Places

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Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging

Julie Ryan McGue. Julie’s search for her birth family unearths secrets, lies, and family members right next door.

978-1-64742-050-5, US $16.95 (paperback); 978-1-64742-051-2 , US $9.99 (eBook); 978-1-953865-13-7, US $9.99 (audiobook) • 10,000+ copies sold Pub. Date: May 2021 Published by She Writes Press https://www.juliemcgueauthor.com SHELF: People & Places

Walking with Altheia: A Survivor’s Memoir

Jean Hargadon Wehner. Story of the author’s amazing recovery from sexual abuse at a Catholic girl’s High School.

978-1-73504324-1 • US $22.00 • 2,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by Logosophia, LLC https://logosophiabooks.com SHELF: People & Places

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION Eagle vs Bear: Adventures of a Child Cub

Author: Emile Millar; Illustrations: Blayne Fox. Magical forest kingdom adventure journeys with Child Cub and Kindred Bear exploring courage and friendship. (Children’s Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure) 978-1-7340214-0-0 • US $24.95 • 2,000 sold Pub. Date: Jan 2019 • World, Print, Digital, and Music rights available for all foreign countries.

Published by EvB Media, LLC eagleversusbear.com SHELF: Children’s Books

Hailey Haddie’s Minute Mysteries, Volume 1

Marina J. Bowman. Peek inside detective Hailey Haddie’s case log of 15 short solve-them-yourself supernatural mysteries. (children’s; supernatural mystery) 978-1950341504 • US $9.99 • 5,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Code Pineapple https://codepineapple.com/ SHELF: Code Pineapple

LAKER’S WORLD, A Bigfoot Story

T.B. Hickson. A young Bigfoot’s adventures reinforce science concepts and encourage a love and care for nature. [Chapter book for ages 7-11] 978-1-958913-01-7 • US $7.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by Three Ridges Press ThreeRidgesPress.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

The Mask

Clayton Marshall Adams. A talking mask makes a Faustian bargain with a bullied boy. (Juvenile Fiction / Middle Grade Reader / Children’s Literature / Fairy Tale (full color, illustrated)) 978-0-578-56993-2 • US $18.95 Pub. Date: Oct 2021 Published by CJ Sparrow Publication www.cjsparrowpublication.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Merlin’s Apprentice: The Mage

Susan McCauley. “With vivid scene-setting, McCauley expertly draws readers into a perilous . . . world.” —Kirkus Reviews [Upper Middle Grade / Teen Fantasy (ages 10-14)] 978-1951069155 • US $13.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Jan 2023 Published by Celtic Sea Publishing www.celticseallc.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Misfit Magic School

Marina J. Bowman. Ember failed her magic exam, so there is one place to go— Misfit Magic School. (children’s middle grade; fantasy) 978-1950341764 • US $9.99 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Code Pineapple https://codepineapple.com/ SHELF: Code Pineapple

Poseidon’s Storm Blaster (The Legend of Pineapple Cove, Book 1)

Marina J. Bowman. A mythical island. A hidden magical artifact. And two unlikely friends on a life-changing adventure. (children’s chapter books; fantasy adventure) 978-1950341023 • US $9.99 • 7,000 copies sold Pub. Date: May 2019 Published by Code Pineapple https://codepineapple.com/ SHELF: Code Pineapple

Ruffian, The Greatest Thoroughbred Filly

Precious McKenzie. Spirited Ruffian captured Meg’s and everyone’s hearts, then shattered them with her tragic death. [Historical Fiction (middle grades)] 978-1-7353641-0-0 • US $25.95 • 2,500 copies sold Pub. Date: Nov 2020 Published by BeaLu Books www.BeaLuBooks.com SHELF: BeaLu Books

Scaredy Bat and the Art Thief (Scaredy Bat: A Vampire Detective Series, Book 6)

Marina J. Bowman. Can Ellie shed light on the case, or will the museum stay in the dark? (children’s chapter books; supernatural mystery) 978-1950341610 • US $10.99 • 1,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Code Pineapple https://codepineapple.com/ SHELF: Code Pineapple

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Scaredy Bat and the Frozen Vampires (Scaredy Bat: A Vampire Detective Series, Book 1)

Marina J. Bowman. With help from friends, a tween vampire detective overcomes her fears to save the day. (children’s chapter books; supernatural mystery) 978-1950341078 • US $9.99 • 12,000 sold Pub. Date: Sep 2019 Published by Code Pineapple https://codepineapple.com/ SHELF: Code Pineapple

Tutti’s Promise: A novel based on a family’s true story of courage and hope during the Holocaust

K. Heidi Fishman. Together, Dutch ingenuity, valiant Polish diplomats, friends, and family helped three generations defy all odds. (Children’s Fiction) 978-0-9908430-1-6 • US $9.99 • 4,572 sold Pub. Date: Mar 2017 Published by MB Publishing https://mbpublishing.com SHELF: Children’s Books

MULTICULTURAL The Newlyweds’ Window

Mukana Press. Africa’s most emerging short story writers.

978-0578297989, US $26.89 (hardcover); 978-0578397146, US $17.95 (paperback) Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Mukana Press www.mukanapress.com SHELF: Mukana Press

Send Her Back and Other Stories

Munashe Kaseke. A fresh telling of the Black, immigrant woman experience in the United States.

978-0578323589, US $26.89 (hardcover); 978-0578353128, US $17.95 (paperback) Pub. Date: Jul 2022 • 3,100 Published by Mukana Press www.mukanapress.com SHELF: Mukana Press

NONFICTION How to Promote Your Book

Dr. Jan Yager. A step-by-step guide by a publishing and promotion pro to promoting your book whether it’s published by a commercial house, academic or hybrid publisher, or self-published.

978-0757004742 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Feb 2023 Published by Hannacroix Creek Books, Inc. https://www.squareonepublishers.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Shorts: A Steam Anthology

Phyllis M. Chestang, MBA, PhD Student. Three thrilling, short stories about STEAM leadership ‘challenges’ from a women’s lens-hold on tight.

[Nonfiction/Anthology] 978-1791395988 • US $20.00 Pub. Date: 2018 Published by Second Wind Corporation https://www.phyllissecondwind.com/ SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

POETRY Old Love Skin: Voices From Contemporary Africa

Mukana Press. A poetry anthology with 51 African poets from 30 countries across the continent.

9780578397153 • US $15.95 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Mukana Press www.mukanapress.com SHELF: Mukana Press

POLITICAL/CURRENT EVENTS Haiti Between Pestilence And Hope: The Progressive Ideals From The Revolution of 1804 Set The Pace

Fritznel D. Octave. A fresh perspective on Haiti’s political, socio-economic and cultural history. A gateway to understanding Haitians. [Nonfiction] 9781662923760, US $29.99 (hardcover); 9781662923777, US $14.99 (paperback); 9781662923784, US $8.99 (eBook) Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Gatekeeper Press https://fritzneloctave.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

Siege

Anita Bartholomew. Siege takes readers inside the US Capitol insurrection on January 6th. [HISTORY: United States 21st Century; Political Science] 978-0983992226 • US $17.99 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Bartholomew & Co., Inc. https://www.anitabartholomew.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

The Trump Files: An Account of The Trump Administration’s Effect on American Democracy, Human Rights, Science, and Public Health

Jack Hassard. A personal history of an American president who undermined the tenets of a liberal democracy. [Political Science / Commentary & Opinion] 979-8-9854857-0-7, US $34.95 (hardcover); 979-8-9854857-1-4, US $19.95 (paperback); 979-8-9854857-2-1, US $9.95 (eBook) Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Northington-Hearn Publishing jackhassard.org SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

Voices from Behind the Mask— Remembering How We Felt As the Lockdown Began

Ban Mittal, Ph.D., Professor of Social Sciences.

A collection of 100 American “voices”—A historical record of public debate during the pandemic.

[Non-fiction, General trade] 978-1-7359839-8-1 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Dec 2021 Published by Open Mentis voices-19.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

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PSYCHOLOGY Consumer Psychology: A Modernistic Exploration

Banwari Mittal, Ph.D., Professor of Social Sciences.

Consumer psychology deep enough for a college course, fascinating enough for the busy executive.

[Non-fiction, Psychology] 978-0-9973696-6-3 • US $19.95 Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by Open Mentis MyCbBook.com.psych.html SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Trauma’s Labyrinth: Reflections of a Wounded Healer

Laura K. Kerr. Trauma’s Labyrinth explores various causes of trauma and how to successfully resolve trauma’s debilitating effects.

979-8-9857460-1-3 • US $17.99 Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by LK Kerr Books https://laurakkerr.com/traumas-labyrinth/ SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY Dwell: Celebrating the Arrival of Advent at Home

Dexterity Editorial. In every room, there is an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Advent.

[Religion / Holidays / Christmas & Advent] 9781947297210 • US $17.95 • Over 5,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2020 Published by Dexterity Dexteritybooks.com SHELF: Dexterity

From Plain to Plane: My Mennonite Childhood, a National Scandal, and an Unconventional Soar to Freedom

Patty Bear. An intrepid girl’s journey out of an oppressive faith culture amidst national/international media coverage.

978-0997573503 • US $17.95 Pub. Date: Feb 2021 Published by Barnstormers Press theflyingclub.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

Healing Out Loud: How to Embrace God’s Love When You Don’t Like Yourself

Sandi Brown and Michelle Caulk. A unique look at a journey through counseling told from both sides of the couch. [RELIGION / Christian Living / Women’s Interests] 978-1-947297-33-3 • US $26.95 • 10,000+ sold Pub. Date: Jan 2022 Published by Dexterity Dexteritybooks.com SHELF: Dexterity

Love Me in the Waiting: Trusting God’s Purpose When You’re Longing for What’s Next

Krystal Ribble. Stories of waiting from Bible characters helps readers to consider purpose in their own waiting. [RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth] 978-1-947297-25-8 • US $16.95 • 2,000 sold Pub. Date: Apr 2021 Published by Dexterity Dexteritybooks.com SHELF: Dexterity

Lucianity, The Perverse Religion of Christians

John Byer. Detective unravels 2000 year old evidence that Lucius secretly created 75% of the New Testament. [Religion] 9781642379297 • US $15.95 Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by Gatekeeper Press Lucianity.info SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

The Revelation of Ares

Michel Potay. A non-fiction book, an extraordinary supernatural event that leads religions disappearing, politics questioning, man and the world’s selfrecreation on new civilization bases. [Spirituality] 978-901821-07-6 • US $49.95 • 350,000 copies sold Pub. Date: 1995 Published by ADIRA Switzerland www.adira.net SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

The Satisfied Workbook: A Spiritual Guide to Recovery and Food Freedom

Dr. Rhona Epstein. A practical how-to resource for biblically based freedom from food issues.

[RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional; SELFHELP / Eating/Disorders & Body Image] 9781947297197 • US $16.95 • 5,000+ sold Pub. Date: Jan 2021 Published by Dexterity Dexteritybooks.com SHELF: Dexterity

Satisfied: A 90-Day Spiritual Journey Toward Food Freedom

Dr. Rhona Epstein. Dr. Rhona takes readers on a 90-day biblically based journey toward freedom from food addiction. [RELIGION / Christian Life / Devotional; SELF-HELP / Eating/Disorders & Body Image] 978-0-9983253-2-3 • US $15.99 • Over 25,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Jan 2018 Published by Dexterity Dexteritybooks.com SHELF: Dexterity

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Trust Your Intuition

SELF-HELP

Robin Pollak. This book is a permission slip for you to shift your perspective and consider your gifts. [NON FICTION - Empowerment / Self-Help / New Age] 9781958714256, US $24.99 (hardcover); 9781958714096, US $14.99 (paperback); 9781958714102, US $0.99 (eBook) • 234 copies sold Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Muse Literary https://museliterary.com SHELF: Muse Literary

50 Faces of Happy: Work . Money. Life. Purpose

Banwari Mittal, Ph.D., Professor of Social Sciences. A professor interviews strangers in 50 US cities on what makes people happy. [Self-Growth, Nonfiction, General Trade] 978-0-9973696-5-6 • US $19.95 Pub. Date: Dec 2019 Published by Open Mentis 50facesofhappy.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Be Transcendent to Sustain Happiness: Ethics Philosophical Essays Reduce Miseries and Stresses

SPORTS & RECREATION Akhwatsirehkó:wa My Big Family – Our Story, Our Experiences, Our Way

Yvon Milien. This book offers guidance for selfimprovement to help sustain happiness through life’s challenges.

9798986036403 • US $16.99 Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by yMilien www.yvonmilien.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Brennor Jacobs and Brendan Bomberry. The world of lacrosse from an Indigenous perspective made for those who honour the game. [Anthology] 9781989431269 • US $75.00 CAD • 425 copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2020 Published by Turtle’s Back Publishing, a division of the Ontario Native Literacy Coalition www.onlc.ca SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

Don’t Fight Mad: A Black Belt’s Quest to Recapture Joy

Cindy Villanueva. A deeply personal story of tragedy overcome, using martial arts as a metaphor for life. [Self-Help/Memoir] 978-1-7365956-4-0, US $12.99 (paperback); 978-1-736-5956-3-3, US $9.99 (audiobook) Pub. Date: Mar 2021 Published by Cindy Villanueva https://cindyvillanueva.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

Jesus Year: The First Year of the Rest of My Life After I Was Diagnosed With MS

Ashley M. Ratcliff. “Jesus Year” is the must-have guidebook to support those newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

9781636160153 • US $24.99 Pub. Date: Dec 2020 Pub. by Opportune Independent Publishing ashleytheauthor.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

The One Inside: 30 Days to Your Authentic Self

Tammy Sollenberger. The One Inside uses the clinically proven Internal Family Systems method of achieving internal harmony.

978-0-9676887-5-6 • US $16.95 • 3,500+ copies sold Pub. Date: Apr 2022 Published by Pure Carbon Publishing www.purecarbonpublishing.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

The Paths of Destiny: Introduction to an Ancient tool for Self-Understanding

Lilian Nirupa. A primer illustrated view of Vedic Astrology with examples of famous personalities maps of their destinies. [Inspiration, Self-Help] 978-952250-84-2 • US $23.00 Pub. Date: Jun 2022 Published by Qamise Inc. www.liliannirupa.com SHELF: Personal & Professional Growth

TRUE CRIME INNOCENT An Obscene Miscarriage of Justice

John N. Huffington. Faulty evidence, misrepresented testimony, and a disbarred prosecutor make this story a must read. [Nonfiction - True Crime/Murder/General] 979-8-9854108-2-2 • US $13.95 • 500 sold Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by The Omnibus Publishing www.theomnibuspublishing.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

WOMEN’S ISSUES Las Mujeres fuertes hablan de sexo.

(Strong Women Speak About Sex)

Adriana Fuentes Díaz. Inspired by strong women, words of wisdom on women’s sexuality and overcoming societal taboos. [Non-Fiction | Women’s Issues] 978-1-943702-47-3 • US $22.69 Pub. Date: Sep 2022 Published by Caliente Press www.CalientePress.com SHELF: The More You Know (Non-Fiction)

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Heir of Ra (Blood of Ra Book One)

YA FICTION Alora Factor: Invasion of the Realm Jumpers

D.L. Williams. “A culturally rich story of three teenagers destined to save the universe.” ~ Independent Book Review. [Young Adult, Sci-Fi/Fantasy] 9798986682815 • US $15.99 Pub. Date: Aug 2022 Published by Williams Multimedia https://www.dianalwilliams.com/ SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Crushed

Dawn Rae Miller. Teen boy comes of age in a boarding school setting. [YA Contemporary] 978-1482330502 • US $9.99 • 8,000 copies sold Pub. Date: Mar 2013, republished Nov 2022 Published by FinnStar Publishing finnstarpublishing.com SHELF: FinnStar Publishing

Dance of Twilight and Tears

Zara Mills. A magical Swan Lake retelling set at the Paris Opera Ballet. [YA Contemporary Fantasy] 9781736307342 • US $11.99 Pub. Date: Mar 2022 Published by FinnStar Publishing finnstarpublishing.com SHELF: FinnStar Publishing

Daughter of Ra (Blood of Ra Book Two)

M. Sasinowski. Alyssa reunites with friends—and foes—to discover a secret world, hidden in plain sight. [Young Adult / Action Adventure] 978-1-7324467-2-4, US $6.99 (eBook); 978-1-7324467-3-1, US $11.99 (paperback); 978-17367926-0-5, US $19.99 (hardcover) • 42,567 copies sold Pub. Date: Jul 2019 Published by Kingsmill Press http://heirofra.com SHELF: Kingsmill Press

Dawn of Ra (Blood of Ra Prequel Book One)

M. Sasinowski. A young boy in exile rises to become worshipped as the falcon-headed god, Horus. [Young Adult / Fantasy] 978-1-7324467-7-9, US $6.99 (eBook); 978-17324467-8-6, US $13.99 (paperback); 978-17367926-2-9, US $19.99 (hardcover) • 26,443 copies sold Pub. Date: Dec 2020 Published by Kingsmill Press http://heirofra.com SHELF: Kingsmill Press

Deadly Setup

Lynn Slaughter. Sam’s life implodes when she’s arrested and put on trial for murdering her mom’s fiancé. [Young Adult Thriller] 978-8-88653-008-7, $14.99 (paperback); 9798-88653-009-4, $4.99 (eBook) • US Pub. Date: Jul 2022 Published by Fire and Ice/Melange Books https://lynnslaughter.com/ SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

M. Sasinowski. An ancient relic could help save Alyssa’s father and change history—or destroy our future. [Young Adult / Action Adventure] 978-1-7324467-0-0, US $6.99 (eBook); 978-1-7324467-1-7, US $11.99 (paperback); 978-17324467-9-3, US $19.99 (hardcover) • 63,342 copies sold Pub. Date: Aug 2018 Published by Kingsmill Press http://heirofra.com SHELF: Kingsmill Press

Legacy of Ra (Blood of Ra Book Three)

M. Sasinowski. Alyssa awakens Horus’s last memory, unlocking her potential and claiming her birthright as his Legacy. [Young Adult / Action Adventure] 978-1-7324467-2-4, US $6.99 (eBook); 978-17324467-5-5, US $12.99 (paperback); 978-17367926-1-2, US $19.99 (hardcover) • 37,615 copies sold Pub. Date: Dec 2019 Published by Kingsmill Press http://heirofra.com SHELF: Kingsmill Press

Love and Other Sins

Emilia Ares. Love and Other Sins is an emotional coming-of-age drama about family, love, violence, and the residue of abuse. [Young Adult, Contemporary Romance] 978-1736814000, US $12.95 (paperback); 978-1736814024, US $24.95 (hardcover); 978-1-7368140-3-1, US $24.95 (audiobook) • 1,190 copies sold Pub. Date: Oct 2021 Published by SERA Press www.emiliaares.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Mantle Of The Warrior

Michael Augustyn. A timely story of teens from diverse cultures uniting to save their lands from invasion. [Young Adult Fiction (middle grade to mid-teen)] 9798714117268 • US $7.99 (print); $3.99 (kindle); $1.99 (audible) Pub. Date: Feb 2022 Published by Michael Augustyn SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Misfit’s Magic: The Last Halloween

Fred Gracely. A boy is called upon to save the town he’s been desperately trying to escape. [Young Adult Horror / Fantasy] 979-8-9861364-1-7 • US $14.99 (paperback) Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Bisket Press, LLC misfitsmagic.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

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The Order of the Fallen

Jacqueline Marinaro. Fallen angels’ one rule: Never fall in love with a human. What if they do? [Young Adult Science Fiction] 978-1-954978-35-5 • US $18.95 Pub. Date: Jan 2022 Published by Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. www.jancarolpublishing.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Spies Like Me (The Gems Spy Series Book 1)

Doug Solter. To find out who killed her father, a heiress joins a group of teen spies. [Young Adult Fiction] 978-0-9981466-0-7 • US $13.99 Pub. Date: Oct 2016 Published by Brain Matter Publishing www.dougsolter.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

Swan Song

Lynn Santer. Wit meets murder. A cavalcade of colorful characters. Will the Swan Queen outsmart her deadly foe? [YA Fiction (Fantasy – Wildlife)] 9798843077198 • US $12.95 Pub. Date: Oct 2022 Published by Swan Lake Press www.SwanLakePress.com SHELF: Middle Grade & Young Adult

YA NONFICTION First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence

Dan Sheeks. Change the way you look at money before you turn 20―and become a financial independence freak! Additional accompanying workbook available. [Young Adult, Nonfiction] 978-1947200463 • US $14.99 • 6,845 copies sold Pub. Date: Dec 2021 Published by BiggerPockets Publishing www.biggerpockets.com/store SHELF: BiggerPockets Publishing

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