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Editorial Content for The Golfer's Carol

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Stuart Shiffman

I have never met Robert Bailey, but I believe I would like to share a drink, a conversation or, better yet, a round of golf with him. Bailey is the author of a series of courtroom novels, one of which, THE PROFESSOR, I read and thoroughly enjoyed. It was the story of a civil wrongful-death case set in the rural South with its main characters being a young struggling attorney and a law professor, involuntarily retired from teaching and seeking new legal challenges. Read More

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On the morning of his 40th birthday, Randy Clark believes the only way he can help his family is to end it all. Standing on the Tennessee River Bridge in Decatur, Alabama, with his dreams of a pro golf career long gone, his marriage struggling and facing financial ruin, Randy sees no other alternative to help his wife and daughter but to jump, which he plans to do in the next 24 hours. But his plans are put on hold when the ghost of his best friend --- who did live out the fantasy of playing the PGA tour --- reveals to Randy that he will be given a wonderful gift: four rounds of golf with his four heroes, the champions he's looked up to his whole life, each with a life-changing lesson to impart.

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On the morning of his 40th birthday, Randy Clark believes the only way he can help his family is to end it all. Standing on the Tennessee River Bridge in Decatur, Alabama, with his dreams of a pro golf career long gone, his marriage struggling and facing financial ruin, Randy sees no other alternative to help his wife and daughter but to jump, which he plans to do in the next 24 hours. But his plans are put on hold when the ghost of his best friend --- who did live out the fantasy of playing the PGA tour --- reveals to Randy that he will be given a wonderful gift: four rounds of golf with his four heroes, the champions he's looked up to his whole life, each with a life-changing lesson to impart.

About the Book

An inspirational and heartwarming novel for lovers of Mitch Albom and Andy Andrews, blending elements of It's a Wonderful Life and Field of Dreams into a moving story all its own.

Four rounds. Four heroes. Four life-changing lessons.

On the morning of his 40th birthday, Randy Clark believes the only way he can help his family is to end it all. Standing on the Tennessee River Bridge in Decatur, Alabama, with his dreams of a pro golf career long gone, his marriage struggling and facing financial ruin, Randy sees no other alternative to help his wife and daughter but to jump, which he plans to do in the next 24 hours.

But his plans are put on hold when the ghost of his best friend --- who did live out the fantasy of playing the PGA tour --- reveals to Randy that he will be given a wonderful gift: four rounds of golf with his four heroes, the champions he's looked up to his whole life, each with a life-changing lesson to impart.

For anyone who has ever dealt with tragedy, adversity or failure, THE GOLFER'S CAROL will bring grace that stays with you long after you've turned the last page.

Audiobook available, read by Jon Lindstrom

Editorial Content for The Preserve

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Pamela Kramer

In Ariel S. Winter’s THE PRESERVE, a police chief is racing to solve a murder that occurs in his town on a “preserve” built for humans that specifically excludes robots from its premises. Jesse Laughton lives there with his wife Betty and daughter Erica. Read More

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Decimated by plague, the human population is now a minority. Robots --- complex AIs almost indistinguishable from humans --- are the ruling majority. Nine months ago, in a controversial move, the robot government opened a series of preserves, designated areas where humans can choose to live without robot interference. Now the preserves face their first challenge: someone has been murdered. Chief of Police Jesse Laughton on the SoCar Preserve is assigned to the case. As he digs for information, robots in the outside world start turning up dead from bad drug-like programs that may have originated on SoCar land. And when Laughton learns that his murder victim was a hacker who wrote drug-programs, it appears that the two cases might be linked.

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Decimated by plague, the human population is now a minority. Robots --- complex AIs almost indistinguishable from humans --- are the ruling majority. Nine months ago, in a controversial move, the robot government opened a series of preserves, designated areas where humans can choose to live without robot interference. Now the preserves face their first challenge: someone has been murdered. Chief of Police Jesse Laughton on the SoCar Preserve is assigned to the case. As he digs for information, robots in the outside world start turning up dead from bad drug-like programs that may have originated on SoCar land. And when Laughton learns that his murder victim was a hacker who wrote drug-programs, it appears that the two cases might be linked.

About the Book

The critically acclaimed author of the “bold, innovating, and thrilling” (Stephen King) novel THE TWENTY-YEAR DEATH and the “brilliant” (Booklist, starred review) novel BARREN COVE returns with a dark and compelling mystery set in the near future.

Decimated by plague, the human population is now a minority. Robots --- complex AIs almost indistinguishable from humans --- are the ruling majority. Nine months ago, in a controversial move, the robot government opened a series of preserves, designated areas where humans can choose to live without robot interference. Now the preserves face their first challenge: someone has been murdered.

Chief of Police Jesse Laughton on the SoCar Preserve is assigned to the case. He fears the factions that were opposed to the preserves will use the crime as evidence that the new system does not work. As he digs for information, robots in the outside world start turning up dead from bad drug-like programs that may have originated on SoCar land. And when Laughton learns that his murder victim was a hacker who wrote drug-programs, it appears that the two cases might be linked. Soon, it’s clear that the entire preserve system is in danger of collapsing. Laughton’s former partner, a robot named Kir, arrives to assist on the case, and they soon uncover shocking secrets revealing that life on the preserve is not as peaceful as its human residents claim. But in order to protect humanity’s new way of life, Laughton must solve this murder before it’s too late.

THE PRESERVE is a fresh and futuristic mystery that is perfect for fans of "Westworld" and Blade Runner.

Editorial Content for Be Bad, Be Bold, Be Billie: Live Life the Billie Eilish Way

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Ray Palen

BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE discusses how and why global sensation Billie Eilish became famous and the ultra-positive and individualistic mindset that has kept her at the top. Read More

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With her trademark neon hair, imaginative, fashion-forward outfits, and thought-provoking lyrics, Billie Eilish refuses to conform to others’ expectations of what a young, female pop star should look and sound like. Only 18 years old, she’s already won four Grammy awards, is the youngest artist to record a James Bond theme song, and has graced the cover of Vogue magazine. BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE captures the essence of this extraordinary artist and influencer and the values she embodies: learning to be yourself, standing up for what you believe, and dealing with haters. Scarlett Russell explores Billie’s incredible journey to stardom and offers insights and tips on how to adopt her poise and laid-back attitude to get where you want to be.

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With her trademark neon hair, imaginative, fashion-forward outfits, and thought-provoking lyrics, Billie Eilish refuses to conform to others’ expectations of what a young, female pop star should look and sound like. Only 18 years old, she’s already won four Grammy awards, is the youngest artist to record a James Bond theme song, and has graced the cover of Vogue magazine. BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE captures the essence of this extraordinary artist and influencer and the values she embodies: learning to be yourself, standing up for what you believe, and dealing with haters. Scarlett Russell explores Billie’s incredible journey to stardom and offers insights and tips on how to adopt her poise and laid-back attitude to get where you want to be.

About the Book

The ultimate guide to living your life to the fullest, featuring full-color illustrations and lessons inspired by multiple Grammy Award-winning musical phenomenon Billie Eilish.

“I hope to show people that they shouldn’t care what other people think of them. I am really weird and, you know what? I like it, it’s special to me, and it’s fun to be weird. It’s you and it’s your life. Do what you want.” —Billie Eilish

With her trademark neon hair, imaginative, fashion-forward outfits, and thought-provoking lyrics, Billie Eilish refuses to conform to others’ expectations of what a young, female pop star should look and sound like. Billie refuses to be labeled, restricted or dismissed by anyone. An instant internet sensation, she quickly reached the pinnacle of pop culture success. Only 18 years old, she’s already won four Grammy awards (Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year), is the youngest artist to record a James Bond theme song, and has graced the cover of Vogue magazine.

Billie’s fans admire her ability to challenge the status quo and rewrite the rules. An iconoclast who lays down her own beat, she’s become the ultimate role model for today’s youth, inspiring them live their lives with purpose and no regrets. BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE captures the essence of this extraordinary artist and influencer and the values she embodies: learning to be yourself, standing up for what you believe, and dealing with haters. Scarlett Russell explores Billie’s incredible journey to stardom and offers insights and tips on how to adopt her poise and DGAF attitude to get where you want to be. 

Designed to reflect her distinctive style, BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE contains inspiring quotes from Billie and provides interactive exercises and activities to help you:

  • Learn how to amplify your voice and make a difference in the world
  • Identify your strengths and harness them to become your ultimate badass self
  • Create a vision board to achieve what you want in your personal and professional life
  • Practice self-acceptance to improve your overall emotional well-being
  • Discover the perfect Billie song to match your mood

A celebration of Billie Eilish’s attitude, creativity and commitment to her art, BE BAD, BE BOLD, BE BILLIE is for anybody wanting a bit more Billie in their lives.

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The 2020 Kirkus Prize

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Lord Chesterfield

The value of moments, when cast up, is immense, if well employed; if thrown away, their loss is irrevocable.

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November 2020

November's Books on Screen roundup includes the films Hillbilly Elegy, Between the World and Me, Let Him Go and The Informer; the series premieres of HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" and ABC's "Big Sky"; the season two premiere of HBO's "His Dark Materials"; the series finales of "The Good Lord Bird" on Showtime, "The Undoing" on HBO, "The Spanish Princess" on Starz, and "The Right Stuff" on Disney+; and the DVD release of After We Collided.

Week of November 23, 2020

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