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The author of the beloved international hit The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot returns with a funny, uplifting story about the power of friendship and finding love in unexpected places.

EDDIE WINSTON IS LOOKING FOR LOVE

Eddie Winston is Looking for Love by Marianne Cronin

Eddie Winston is 90 years old. He has lived and he has loved, but he has never been kissed.

A true gentleman and incurable romantic, Eddie spends his days volunteering at a charity shop, where he sorts through the donations of the living and the dead, preserving letters and tokens of love along the way. And it is here that he meets Bella, a troubled young woman who, at 24 years old, has just lost the love of her life.

When Bella learns that Eddie is yet to have his first kiss, she resolves to help Eddie Winston finally find love, sparking an adventure that will take them to unexpected places and, they hope, bring Eddie Winston to the moment he has waited for all his life.

A tale of friendship and kindness that reminds us that those we love are never forgotten and it is never too late to try again.

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Say “I do” to this sweet romance from bestselling author Amy Clipston, who “writes with warmth and heart” (RaeAnne Thayne). 

WITH THIS RING

With This Ring by Amy Clipston

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A captivating tale of family bonds and unexpected chances, threaded with the thrilling magic of time travel, by the author of The Baker’s Man and The Magic All Around.

THE VANISHING OF JOSEPHINE REYNOLDS

The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds by Jennifer Moorman

“The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds drips with lush Jazz Age detail, a vivid cast of characters, and a protagonist whose future literally depends on her ability to navigate the past.” –Barbara Davis, bestselling author of The Echo of Old Books

“Moorman delivers a heartwarming story of love, loss, and time travel . . . readers will be captivated by Moorman’s lovely descriptions of the 1920s.” –Publishers Weekly

“Part fantasy, part romance, part coming-of-age story, this sweetly told tale of a woman’s search for her true self is imbued with Moorman’s trademark touch of magic.” –Kirkus

Can one thoughtless wish erase a life?

Widowed at thirty-five, Josephine Reynolds wishes she could disappear, but her concerned sister convinces her to buy their ancestral home, a Craftsman bungalow in disrepair and foreclosure. It’s a welcome distraction, and Josephine can’t believe her luck when she finds the home’s original door in a salvage yard.

When she installs the door and steps through it, Josephine is transported into 1927, where she meets her great-grandmother Alma, a vivacious and daring woman running an illegal speakeasy in the bungalow’s basement. Immersed in the vibrant Jazz Age, Josephine forms a profound bond with Alma, only to discover upon her return to the present that history has been altered. Alma’s life was tragically cut short in a speakeasy raid just a week after their fateful meeting.

Josephine has a chilling revelation–her own existence is unraveling/vanishing–and she must race against time to rewrite history. Josephine is desperate to not only save Alma but save her own future in a time-bending journey where past and present intertwine in a desperate battle for survival.

Infused with Jennifer Moorman’s signature blend of magical detail and heartfelt storytelling, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds is a tale of resilience in the face of loss and a testament to the timeless bond of family.

Purchase Links

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“Jenni L. Walsh captures the thrill of being on the court in a vivid and detailed portrayal of Alice Marble’s rise to sporting greatness, as well as her struggles to fulfill her dreams both on and off the court. Ace, Marvel, Spy is a smashing success!” –Billie Jean King, sports icon and equality champion

ACE, MARVEL, SPY

Ace, Marvel, Spy: A Novel of Alice Marble by Jenni L. Walsh

“All’s fair in love and war–and tennis!–in Jenni L. Walsh’s latest page-turning historical novel . . . Readers can’t help but be inspired by this unflinching portrayal of a true American icon.” –Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of A Happier Life

Trailblazer, superstar, activist, and spy: Alice Marble is a true American icon.

Alice strives to have it all.

At seventeen, Alice Marble has no formal tennis skills and no coach. What she does have is an ability to hit the ball as hard as she can and a strong desire to prove herself. With steadfast determination and one sacrifice after another, Alice plays her heart out on the courts of the rich and famous, at national tournaments, and—the greatest of them all—at Wimbledon, rising to be one of the top-ranked players in the world.

But then her world falls apart.

With the outbreak of war with Germany, Alice’s tennis career and life come to a screeching halt, and for the first time, she is forced to confront who she is without tennis. As she seeks to understand her new place in the world and how she can aid in the war efforts, a telegram arrives with devastating news from overseas. Heartbroken and lost, she feels like she can only watch as the war wreaks havoc in every area of her life.

Until an unexpected invitation arrives.

Alice is given the chance to fight back when the US Army sends her a request: Under the guise of playing in tennis exhibition games in Switzerland, she would be a spy for them. Alice aches for nothing more than to avenge what the war has taken from her and to prove herself against this new opponent. But what awaits her might be her greatest challenge yet.

From her start as a promising athlete with worn-out shoes to her status as a glamorous international star, Alice Marble’s determination to control her own life and destiny fuels a story of achievement, discipline, loss, and love.

Jenni L. Walsh’s Ace, Marvel, Spy brilliantly showcases the life of Alice Marble, a real-life tennis sensation known for her extraordinary talent and indomitable spirit. This fast-paced and action-packed historical novel spans multiple international settings and is enhanced by discussion questions that prompt readers to reflect on Alice’s challenges and triumphs, making it an ideal choice for book clubs.

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Find the key to taking ownership of your life and becoming the person God created you to be.

TAKE YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE

Take Your Seat At the Table: Live an Authentic Life of Abundance, Wellness, and Freedom by Anthony O’Neal

Are fears and uncertainties keeping you from reaching for your dreams? In Take Your Seat at the Table, bestselling author Anthony O’Neal reveals the indispensable tools and strategies to take ownership of your decisions and step into the life God wants you to live.

The table has always been the spiritual, emotional, and relational center of a well-lived. The table is a central metaphor of throughout Scripture and it’s where the real substance of life–from the mundane to the magnificent–is dreamed up, planned out, prayed over, accomplished, and celebrated. Yet most people aren’t intentional about taking a seat at the table of their own lives–let alone prioritizing the important things that happen around the tables in their homes, at work, and beyond.

In Take Your Seat at the Table, Anthony O’Neal utilizes his trademark humor, compelling stories, and lessons from his life to help you:

• Become empowered to make the best financial, career, health, emotional, and relational decisions
• Identify the keys to fostering strong relationships with friends and family, build a “work tribe” that will help you achieve your goals
• Develop a vision for thriving in every phase of life
• Discover an eternal quality of life filled with meaning, true abundance (including financial freedom), and joy

Take Your Seat at the Table equips you to take charge and step into the life God wants you to live. Just about every significant decision, conversation, prayer, celebration, or affirmation takes place around the table–are you ready to take a seat at the head of your own table?

Purchase Links

Faith Gateway | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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CODENAME: BLACKJACK

Codename: Blackjack by Rusty McClure and David Stern

They have been with us since our nation’s founding. A secret society composed of patriots of all creeds and colors, drawn from all walks of life. Hidden in plain sight, hidden beneath the banner of a Revolutionary War organization formed by our country’s founding fathers, they come together when America’s need is greatest to fight the forces of evil our government cannot.

Esperanza Harper is a high-powered attorney for the United States Department of Justice—the head of a multi-national, multi-agency task force charged with investigating economic terrorism. But she is also a member of the secret Cincinnati—a chapter of which is based out of Washington D.C. Weeks ago, the head of that chapter—United States Senator Garrett Crandall–died in a freak car accident. Now a mysterious phone call brings Espy to a secret rendezvous where she learns that accident was in fact, murder. A murder that sets in motion a chain of events that lead Espy and her team to a secret cache of decades-old documents. Documents that contain clues not to just the murder of Senator Crandall, but to the truth behind the events that took place over sixty years ago in Dallas, Texas.

Clues to who really committed the most shocking murder in our country’s history. Clues that send Espy and her team racing across the country—racing against time—before the deadly killers can strike again.

In Blackjack, NYT Bestselling Authors Rusty McClure ( Two Brothers And A Business Empire That Transformed The Nation) and David Stern (The Blair Witch Project Dossier) have teamed up to craft a page-turner of the highest order—a thriller with elements ripped from today’s headlines.

Purchase Link

 Amazon

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This is a story about family secrets, self-reliance, and the complicated nature of memory itself.

THE LAST TALE OF NORAH BOW

The Last Tale of Norah Bow by J.P. White

In 1926, during Prohibition, Vital Bow is abducted at gunpoint during dinner at the family cottage in Rye Beach, Ohio. His intrepid fourteen-year-old daughter, Norah Bow, discovers her father’ s involvement in a rum-running gang operating on Lake Erie and determines to sail north to rescue him. En route, Norah rescues Ruby Francoeur, an enigmatic woman of easy virtue who conceals secrets of her own. With Ruby as crew, Norah enters an island-and-city world of eccentric and monstrous characters who test her resolve, strength, and knowledge as both a young woman and a skipper. NORAH BOW is a coming-of-age story told by an elder Norah, a tale filled with characters steeped in betrayal, remorse, and a fierce desire for more.

Purchase Links

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Embrace—and share—the transformative power of kindness through stories of more than one hundred GOOD PEOPLE, brought to you by Upworthy, the beloved social media platform where millions find inspiration, joy, and daily affirmation.

UPWORTHY: GOOD PEOPLE

Upworthy: Good People by Gabriel Reilich and Lucia Knell

GOOD PEOPLE is a much-needed trove of life-affirming stories told straight from the heart. Handpicked from Upworthy’s community of millions, each piece speaks to the breadth, depth, and beauty of the human experience. With proof that decency surrounds each and every one of us, Upworthy’s first book is a perspective-changing salve that will leave even the most unlikely reader feeling better about the world.

Rippling with wit, compassion, and courage, each chapter offers a restorative opportunity to believe in people’s fundamental goodness. Inside, you’ll find beautifully illustrated stories, including:

• The Kindest of Strangers, when a waitress’s regular customer gives her the opportunity to chart a new life course.
• Learn by Heart, when a teacher’s brilliance helps her class accept a little boy with an eye patch.
• It’s the Little Things, when a former baker finds a creative, and tasty, way to rally his community through the most difficult of times.
• The Kids Are All Right, when a lonely woman and a four-year-old girl bond over some unexpected fairytale magic.
• When I Needed It Most, when a landlord’s generosity helps his tenant navigate his grief.
• Away From Home, when a toddler and her mother provide safe haven for a sick fellow traveler.

An essential counterbalance to today’s daunting news cycle, this deeply moving book is emotional nourishment for navigating modern life, both online and off.

Purchase Links

Disney | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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Please fill out our super short registration form (click the “Enter Now” button above) by January 31st for a chance to win a set of up to ten copies of one of these great books for your book club! We will randomly choose a winner at the end of the month. This giveaway is open to clubs in the US only (our apologies to friends in other countries). 

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