Editor’s Note: When the Men Were Gone is a debut historical novel centered on the truly inspiring story of a high school teacher who surprises everyone when she breaks with tradition to become the first female high school football coach in Texas. Set during WWII, Tylene Wilson faces extreme opposition but shows what courage really means…. View Article
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Behind the Book: Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak, bestselling author of The Book Thief, is back after a 13-year break with Bridge of Clay an incredible, sweeping family saga. Read on to discover Zusak’s thoughts on his triumphant return.
October 4 2018
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Behind the Book: The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos
The Girl They Left Behind is a tale of unrelenting love and sacrifice, of what defines a family and how to come to terms with one’s past.
October 2 2018
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Behind the Book: The Devil’s Thief by Lisa Maxwell
Fans of Lisa Maxwell’s The Last Magician will soon be snatching up copies of the sequel, The Devil’s Thief.
October 2 2018
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Cozy Up with These New Books
Cooler weather, the scent of apples drifting in the air—yes, it’s time for fall! Read on to discover our top picks for fall reading!
September 25 2018
Katy C.
Behind the Book: When We Were Young by Karen Kingsbury
Her award-winning books center on realistic storylines and emotional writing keep bringing fans back for more and more.
September 25 2018
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Fall Storytime Favorite: Toto’s Apple
What’s your family’s favorite storytime book?
September 23 2018
Kristen D.
Behind the Book: Faerie Knitting by Alice Hoffman & Lisa Hoffman
New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman and master knitter Lisa Hoffman meld knitting and storytelling into one incredible book.
September 19 2018
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Behind the Book: Handcrafted by Clint Harp
Clint shares lessons from his childhood, adventures filming Fixer Upper and the inspiration for his book, Handcrafted.
September 19 2018
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Behind the Book: The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner
The incomparable Rena Rossner brings to life a richly detailed story of Jewish identity and sisterhood in her latest novel.
September 19 2018
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