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    I Used to be Fun { Free Ebook}

    June 23, 2026 /

    Jessica Holloway is miserable. As mom to two ungrateful, almost-grown children and wife to one appreciative-but-needy husband, 46-year-old Jess has all but abandoned the extraordinary — and extraordinarily Read more [...]

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    As a reader, there is something almost thrilling about picking up a book that someone, somewhere, has tried to ban. It feels a little rebellious, a little daring, and a lot like exercising a freedom Read more [...]

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    June 12, 2026 /

    If you've ever wanted to read more books but found yourself distracted by life, a book challenge might be exactly what you need. Better yet, hosting a book challenge can help create a community of Read more [...]

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    June 11, 2026 /

    If you've spent any time in the book community, you've probably heard people talking about book challenges. But what exactly is a book challenge, and why are so many readers participating in them? Let's Read more [...]

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    June 8, 2026 /

    After eight years in South Africa, Charles Knox returns to England a wealthy man, determined to put his past behind him. But when he is invited to Sissingham Hall, the Norfolk home of Sir Neville Read more [...]

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    June 6, 2026 /

    Have you Met Allie As readers, we often think the best way to support an author is by buying their books. While that certainly helps, there are actually many ways to encourage and support authors—some Read more [...]

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