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What to Read if You Can’t Get Over The Naturals

I inhaled the Naturals series like a person drowning for air. So if The Naturals threw you into your worst reading slump in years, believe me, I understand. You’re not alone, there’s hope, and I have...

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STRAWBERRY BANANA BREAKFAST BAKE

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 cups old-fashioned...

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CRISPY OIL-FREE OVEN-BAKED POTATO WEDGES

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 ground black...

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ONE-POT CAULIFLOWER PICCATA PASTA

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 garlic 8 ounces...

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EASY BREEZY VEGGIE CURRY

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, chopped 2 tablespoons...

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CARROT CAKE

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 cinnamon 1/4–1/2 cup...

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BRUSSEL SPROUT AND PINTO TACOS WITH MANGO SALSA

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-sodium taco...

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Presidents’ Day Picks: Books for American History Buffs

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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What Saint are You a Disciple of?

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THINK TWICE (Book Excerpt)

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 take chances. You...

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Graphic Novels for When Life Gets Messy

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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New Adult: Not Thirsty, Bloodthirsty

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-guess...

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Standalone Heartwrenchers

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 had...

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Everything You Need to Know about the Wisteria Special Editions

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 like...

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The March NOVLbox: Curated by Orbit

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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What to Read If You’re Obsessed with Dune

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 to my books,...

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A LOVE SONG FOR RICKI WILDE Prize Pack Sweepstakes

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 enchanting love story from the New York Times bestselling author...

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Dear Reader/Love Author: Ream Shukairy

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 describe...

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Practice Patience Over Perfection to Create a Self-Sustaining Garden or Farm

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-sustaining...

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Choose a Song by Noah Kahan To Scream-Sing, We’ll Give You a Book to Cry To

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Boston Globe – Bake away the winter blues with two Mediterranean-inspired cakes

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How to Establish Priorities from Joyce Meyer’s New BookThe Pathway to Success

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 priorities....

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Embracing Grace from Robert Morris’ New Book Grace, Period.

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. If you...

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Chapter 1 Excerpt of 7 Lies that Will Ruin Your Life by Joshua Broome

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 porn industry,...

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“Breaking the System” an Excerpt from The End of the Alphabet

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 not the...

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Read Chapter 1 of Motorhome Prophecies by Carrie Sheffield

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 spirit and...

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Why You Should Start Now from The Patriot’s Creed by Kris Paronto

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, but...

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Wisteria Sneak Peek: Chapters 1 & 2

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 Wisteria...

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An Interview with Bill McGarvey, Author of The Freshman Survival Guide

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 you highlight some of the main changes that...

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My Fan Playlist for The Prisoner’s Throne

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 internal...

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Choose Your Aesthetic, We’ll Tell You Which Belladonna Character You Are

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A Guide to Eclipses

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 the...

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Make a Pinhole Projector

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.  You will...

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Annie Jacobsen – YouTube: Annie Jacobsen on the Lex Fridman Podcast

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The April NOVLbox: Curated by Samira Ahmed

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 waiting...

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My Fan Playlist for Disciples of Chaos

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, brought together...

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What to Read if You Love Every Last Word

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 was rough!...

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Start the Year with Open Book Sweepstakes

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 process and...

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WE ARE THE EVIDENCE / Table of Contents & Excerpt

Table of Contents Foreword by Kathryn Marsh, Esq., and Melissa Hoppmeyer, Esq.Introduction Part I CHAPTER 1. The Truth About Sexual Assault Defining Sexual AssaultLet’s Talk About ConsentExpert...

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Parallel Universes in YA

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 wonder...

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Reduce Your Food Waste with Fermentation

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 one-third of...

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How to Make Quality Compost

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.  Compost is a...

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What Passes through Your Hands?

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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What to Read if You Can’t Wait for the Elden Ring DLC

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 coordination...

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Bourbon Land Sweepstakes Official Rules

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 in the fifty (50)...

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Author Kathleen Pryor Wins  the Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Home Calling:...

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. The...

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NOVL @ YALLWest 2024

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 activities and...

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Make Your Own Rainbow 

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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Go on a Rainbow Scavenger Hunt 

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...

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My Fan Playlist for No Going Back

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 sequence...

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