Synopsis: A Paperback Original—Also Available as a Hardcover Library Edition New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman, a journalist for many years, collects here her recent essays exploring motherhood as an older mom, her life as a reader, her relationships with her parents, friendship, and other topics that will resonate with a large audience. Her... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: 38 essays from top millennial writers on how they survived their first years out of college—a book conceived and promoted by a groundbreaking crowdsourcing startup. Freshman Year of Life tells the truth about life after college graduation. But this isn’t your standard step-by-step guide to landing that interview or... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: BITS AND PEACES could leave you thinking that what people believe in their own minds might be more powerful than reality; of course, members of all races and ethnicities are equal; don't screw with the wrong guy; or it ain't over till it's over. The first section is comprised of six fiction stories of... Continue Reading →
Synopsis Wildly entertaining essays laced with wicked concepts, cheap shots, and a few bright ideas. An absolute feast of funny words without once mentioning vampires or zombies. The perfect blend of madcap rants and true life experiences guaranteed to put a never-ending smile on your face. Actually, a never-ending smile might be cause for alarm.... Continue Reading →
Meet Jacob Appel Q. Your first novel,The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up, won the Dundee International Book Award in 2012. Can you describe how the moment felt when you found out? JA: At first, I was suspicious. I figured it must be some kind of Nigerian 419 scam. So many publishers had rejected the book that... Continue Reading →
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