If you are a fan of thrillers and you haven’t read the Naturals series yet, literally what are you doing? This playlist is my desperate attempt to convince every single one of you that you need...
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This playlist, inspired by Patrick Flores-Scott’s No Going Back, very much features a late-night thinking so many thoughts and vibing so many vibes selection. When you keep returning to one seq...
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KIDS CAN PRACTICE OBSERVATION SKILLS WITH THIS RAINBOW SCAVENGER HUNT FROM BACKPACK EXPLORER: DISCOVERING PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Search for a rainbow’s worth of colors with the help of this fun p...
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TO MAKE YOUR OWN RAINBOW, ALL YOU NEED IS A PLASTIC BAGGIE, A SHEET OF WHITE PAPER, SOME SUN, AND THESE STEP-BY-STEP RAINDROP IN A BAG INSTRUCTIONS FROM RAINBOW SCIENCE AUTHOR ARTEMIS ROEHRIG. ...
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Hey y’all! It’s that time of year – YALLWest! We’ll be at Santa Monica High School on May 4th to celebrate all things YA and we hope we’ll see you there! Below you’ll find our list of...
Over 1,800 virtual attendees joined a livestreamed program on Zoom hosted by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators’ Impact and Legacy Fund, according to Publishers Weekly . ...
BOURBON LAND SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, INC. (THE “SPONSOR”) NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. THIS SWEEPSTAKES (“PROMOTION”) IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS I...
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Okay, look. It’s time for a bit of honesty. I’m terrible at Elden Ring. All of From Software’s games, honestly. Notoriously difficult, these games just do not compute for me on a hand-eye c...
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EVERY SINGLE ITEM THAT GOES THROUGH YOUR HANDS COULD BE FODDER FOR CREATIVITY. If you are like me, a ton of paper likely passes through your hands every day. Some you probably don’t even pay...
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COMPOSTING AT HOME IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO DEAL WITH GARDEN WASTE IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY. LEARN HOW WITH EXPERT ADVICE FROM GROW MORE FOOD AUTHORS COLIN MCCRATE AND BRAD HALM. Compo...
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GO GREEN BY USING YOUR SURPLUS CILANTRO TO MAKE A TASTY FERMENTED CILANTRO COCONUT SAUCE. DON’T LIKE COCONUT? SIMPLY OMIT IT. A whole lot of good food is wasted every day—globally, about o...
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Books are like portals into another world. Therefore, if you like books, you like parallel universes. Therefore, this post is for each and every one of you, my lovely NOVLers. Isn’t it fun to...
Table of Contents Foreword by Kathryn Marsh, Esq., and Melissa Hoppmeyer, Esq. Introduction PART ICHAPTER 1. THE TRUTH ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT Defining Sexual Assault Let’s Talk About Consent E...
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This promotion is not currently available. OUR OPEN BOOK PROGRAM CELEBRATES AUTHORS FROM A VARIETY OF CULTURAL EXPERIENCES AND BACKGROUNDS BY SHARING THEIR STORIES, INSPIRATION, WRITING PROCE...
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I absolutely devoured Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone, and based on it’s popularity I am not the only one! And let me tell you, the book hangover I had after I finished it… girl, it w...
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So, I’ve invented something new. I’m calling it a playlist salad. It’s filled with individual ingredients–songs–that one wouldn’t immediately associate with another ingredient. But, b...
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Curated by Samira Ahmed in honor of her upcoming This Book Won’t Burn, the April NOVLbox is full of books and swag that will put a fire in your belly and justice on your mind! So what are you w...
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SKY GAZING AUTHOR MEG THACHER SHARES TWO DIY ECLIPSE PINHOLE PROJECTOR PROJECTS THAT YOU CAN MAKE AT HOME. One way to observe an eclipse is to use a pinhole projector to make an image of it. ...
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DON'T MISS THE SOLAR ECLIPSE! ON APRIL 8, 2024, THERE WILL BE A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE IN NORTH AMERICA. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Everyone in North America will be able to see at least part of...
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Did someone ask for a playlist that could be used for reading music or the soundtrack to an all-night Faerie revel? Think of this as a combination of Oak and Wren’s internal monologues, an inte...
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> HI BILL, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SITTING DOWN TO TALK TO US ABOUT THE > FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE, WHICH HAS NOW SOLD OVER 166K COPIES > (CONGRATULATIONS!). > > COULD ...
It’s HERE! Chapters 1 and 2 of Wisteria are yours to read!! Now some of you got an early preview of this, because it was in our newsletter a few days ago. For those of you desperate for more Wi...
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My Benghazi experience is a story about six guys fighting with some serious disadvantages and overcoming some long odds. The politics of the events of September 1, 2012, got a lot of headlines, b...
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IN THE VEIN OF EDUCATED AND HILLBILLY ELEGY COMES A YOUNG WOMAN’S MEMOIR CHRONICLING HER HARROWING JOURNEY FROM DESPAIR TO SALVATION THAT SHOWCASES THE DEPTHS AND RESILIENCE OF THE HUMAN SP...
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Today, America’s teenagers and young adults are looking around at the state of our Union and are collectively understanding that the culture our parents and predecessors have built for us is no...
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I was one of the world’s most famous porn stars before Jesus totally transformed my life. Today, I’m a speaker who preaches to thousands about Christ, exposes the dark underbelly of the por...
Grace is the unmerited, undeserved, unearned kindness and favor of God. That exploration must begin with the first of those three keywords. We need an understanding that grace is unmerited. I...
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Stephen R. Covey wrote the popular book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. I think we all want to be effective and successful, but in order to do this, we must be able to establish prioriti...
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IN THE BACKYARD HOMESTEAD GUIDE TO GROWING ORGANIC FOOD, AUTHOR TANYA DENCKLA COBB SHARES THAT OVER THE LONG TERM, SELF-SUSTAINING GARDENS REQUIRE THE LEAST AMOUNT OF MONEY AND TIME. A self-sust...
Dear Reader, The journey of Six Truths and a Lie to your hands has been a long one. I remember its first reader, the thrill that came with hearing their feedback, and the words they used to des...
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Enter now for a chance to win one of TWO A Love Song for Ricki Wilde Prize boxes! A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE BY TIA WILLIAMS IN THIS SEXY MODERN-DAY FAIRYTALE FROM THE NEW YORK TIM...
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Dune: Part Two is here and I’m knee-deep in reading the book in preparation to see it on the big screen. Take me to Arrakis!! Jk, please don’t. It’s scary over there. I’ll actually stick ...
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You feeling lucky, punk? Well, you should because this March, we’re partnering with our friends over at Orbit to bring you the most glorious fantasy box! Orbit is a science fiction and fantasy ...
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Wisteria is nearly here (August 20, 2024!), and I know I am not the only one tearing their hair out wondering what is going to happen to Fate, Life, Death, and all our other faves! And just lik...
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I will never forget the first time I cried reading a book; it was a Tears of a Tiger by Sharon M. Draper. Another time- Perfect by Natasha Friend. I always read in the morning, in homeroom, and I...
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As a child, I depended on my older cousins to introduce me to the coolest fashion trends, the newest music, and, of course, books and movies that would make my sweet parents (bless them) second-g...
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Starting a fresh phase of life is ridiculously stressful. Whether that’s moving homes, going away to college, making new friends, change always brings stress and stress brings mess. Fortunately...
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PROLOGUE Here is how you destroy a life. You stand over his bed and watch him sleep. He’s a heavy sleeper. You know this because you’ve been watching him for six weeks now. You don’t tak...
As we approach Presidents' Day, dive into the heart of American history and learn more about the leadership and situations that have shaped the United States with these informative reads.
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SERVES 4 / ELEGANT INGREDIENTS 4 cups shredded brussels sprouts 1 (15.5‑ounce) can low-sodium pinto beans, drained and rinsed, or 1-1/2 cups cooked pinto beans 1 tablespoon reduced-sodi...
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SERVES 8 / ELEGANT INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup raisins or walnuts (optional) 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour or oat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnam...
SERVES 8 / ELEGANT INGREDIENTS 2 cups peeled and roughly chopped carrots 3-1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 onion, choppe...
SERVES 6 / ELEGANT INGREDIENTS 1 onion, diced 1 head (roughly 4 cups) cauliflower, cut into bite- sized florets 2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth, plus more as needed 4 cloves garl...
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SERVES 2 / CONVENIENT INGREDIENTS 2 large russet potatoes, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon low- sodium tamari or soy sauce 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon...
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SERVES 9 / EASY INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons flax meal 1/4 cup water 2 bananas, mashed 1-1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2...
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