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Figs, Vines and Roses by Joy M. Lilley is a warm and moving historical family saga that captures the heart of late-19th-century England with tenderness and authenticity. Set beginning in 1888, the story follows young Isabella “Issy” Merryweather as she enjoys a privileged yet compassionate childhood at Cobnut Hall with her brother Clarence, beloved dog Molly, and cherished grandmother. A family move to Kent changes everything when she forms a secret, deep bond with Terence, a young man from a humble background. Through love, social barriers, heartbreak, resilience, and personal growth—including Isabella’s determination to become a teacher—the novel explores class differences, forbidden romance, family loyalty, and the quiet strength of the human spirit. Readers appreciate the gentle pacing, vivid period details of English life and gardens, emotional honesty, and the way the story lingers with themes of memory, empathy, and quiet courage. It is a thoughtful, heartfelt read that celebrates love and endurance across social divides. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… (or amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-…) Also available through other retailers and the author’s platforms. About the author Joy M. Lilley (pen name of Joy Gerken) is a British author and retired registered nurse who devoted herself to writing after a long nursing career ending in 2015. She is a grandmother who enjoys her large family, the theatre, and the arts. *Figs, Vines and Roses* was her debut novel, a historical romance and family saga. Her other works include *The Liberty Bodice* (a WWII SOE story), the novella *Time’s Pendulum Swings Again*, short stories, and later titles such as *Strawberry Moon*. She blogs and remains active in the writing community. X handle: @joygerken @JoygerkenJoy (xitter.cf/joygerken) Gift this book to someone. Give another to yourself. Because spreading joy is easier when you don't feel left out. #BooksAsAGift #UnexpectedReads #BuyTwo 📚 #Authors 🎨 #Artists✨#Creators

To the mind that has watched two events meet with no cause between them—and still felt they belonged together — this is for you. Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (From Vol. 8 of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung) by C. G. Jung** Translated by R. F. C. Hull. Foreword to the 2010 edition by Sonu Shamdasani. Jung’s essay on meaningful coincidence: events that line up in time without a causal chain that science can name. He was intrigued early by juxtapositions that ordinary rationality could not explain. He discussed the problem with Albert Einstein before the First World War and first used the word “synchronicity” in 1930, in connection with the *I Ching*. A long friendship and correspondence with the physicist Wolfgang Pauli pushed him toward the mature statement published in 1952 and reprinted here. The essay includes historical and contemporary material and describes an astrological experiment Jung ran to test the idea. This Princeton Jung Extracts paperback is the standard short edition of the classic text. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Synchronicity-Con… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Synchronicity-Con… - Publisher: press.princeton.edu/books/pa… About the author C. G. Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of analytical psychology. His work on the unconscious, archetypes, the collective unconscious, and individuation shaped twentieth-century psychology, religion, and the arts. This essay is drawn from Volume 8 of the *Collected Works*. X (C. G. Jung Foundation): @cgjungny Philemon Foundation: @PhilemonF

To the reader who knows Washington’s marble face and Jefferson’s phrases—and still has not met the irascible Yankee who would not stay home — this is for you. John Adams by David McCullough Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Biography The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of America’s second president—and the book behind the HBO miniseries. McCullough follows John Adams from Massachusetts lawyer to revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president: brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest. Jefferson called him the “colossus of independence.” Some thought him out of his senses. He spared nothing for the Revolution, rose to the presidency, and kept the country out of a war he judged unnecessary. At the center is his marriage to Abigail Adams—one of the great love stories in American history—and a correspondence that also includes one of the most extraordinary exchanges in English, with Thomas Jefferson. This is history on a grand scale: politics and war, but also human nature, faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… About the author David McCullough (1933–2022) twice won the Pulitzer Prize, for *Truman* and *John Adams*, and twice won the National Book Award, for *The Path Between the Seas* and *Mornings on Horseback*. His other books include *1776*, *The Great Bridge*, *The Wright Brothers*, and *The Pioneers*. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal. Website: davidmccullough.com

To the reader who inherited a marble Washington—and wants the man of fire, calculation, and self-command underneath — this is for you.** Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow** Winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Biography From the author of *Alexander Hamilton*, a one-volume life of George Washington. Chernow takes Washington from a troubled boyhood through the French and Indian War, the making of Mount Vernon, the Continental Army, the Constitutional Convention, and the first presidency. The aim is a portrait as real and charismatic as the one his contemporaries saw—not the lifeless waxwork of later reverence. A laconic man of granite self-control, Washington often draws more respect than affection. Chernow works against that stereotype: a celebrated horseman and dancer, a man of fierce opinions and a guarded inner life, a complicated husband and slaveholder, and a canny political genius who gathered Hamilton, Madison, Adams, and Jefferson and shaped the new federal government. Based on massive archival research. A long book with a crisp pace. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Washington-Life-P… - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/Washington-Life-R… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Washington-Life-P… - Author site: ronchernow.com About the author Ron Chernow is the author of *The House of Morgan* (National Book Award), *Alexander Hamilton* (George Washington Book Prize; the book that inspired the musical), *Washington: A Life* (Pulitzer Prize), *Grant*, and *Mark Twain*. He received the National Humanities Medal in 2015.

To the reader who knows Washington’s marble face and Jefferson’s phrases—and still has not met the irascible Yankee who would not stay home — this is for you. John Adams by David McCullough Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Biography The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of America’s second president—and the book behind the HBO miniseries. McCullough follows John Adams from Massachusetts lawyer to revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president: brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest. Jefferson called him the “colossus of independence.” Some thought him out of his senses. He spared nothing for the Revolution, rose to the presidency, and kept the country out of a war he judged unnecessary. At the center is his marriage to Abigail Adams—one of the great love stories in American history—and a correspondence that also includes one of the most extraordinary exchanges in English, with Thomas Jefferson. This is history on a grand scale: politics and war, but also human nature, faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… About the author David McCullough (1933–2022) twice won the Pulitzer Prize, for *Truman* and *John Adams*, and twice won the National Book Award, for *The Path Between the Seas* and *Mornings on Horseback*. His other books include *1776*, *The Great Bridge*, *The Wright Brothers*, and *The Pioneers*. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal. Website: davidmccullough.com

To the reader who knows Washington’s marble face and Jefferson’s phrases—and still has not met the irascible Yankee who would not stay home — this is for you. John Adams by David McCullough Winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Biography The Pulitzer Prize–winning biography of America’s second president—and the book behind the HBO miniseries. McCullough follows John Adams from Massachusetts lawyer to revolutionary, diplomat, vice president, and president: brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest. Jefferson called him the “colossus of independence.” Some thought him out of his senses. He spared nothing for the Revolution, rose to the presidency, and kept the country out of a war he judged unnecessary. At the center is his marriage to Abigail Adams—one of the great love stories in American history—and a correspondence that also includes one of the most extraordinary exchanges in English, with Thomas Jefferson. This is history on a grand scale: politics and war, but also human nature, faith, virtue, ambition, friendship, and betrayal. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/John-Adams-David-… About the author David McCullough (1933–2022) twice won the Pulitzer Prize, for *Truman* and *John Adams*, and twice won the National Book Award, for *The Path Between the Seas* and *Mornings on Horseback*. His other books include *1776*, *The Great Bridge*, *The Wright Brothers*, and *The Pioneers*. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Humanities Medal. Website: davidmccullough.com

Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle by Brian Kilmeade #1 New York Times bestselling author. FOX & Friends cohost. William Morrow, October 13, 2026. “Brian Kilmeade provides us with a variation of Profiles in Courage focused on our Founders… These half dozen men helped unify our country and establish our narrative of striving for a more perfect union.” —Admiral William H. McRaven Kilmeade’s founders are not only the names on the documents. They are John Adams defending the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre, Washington inventing a way to win against the strongest army on earth, Daniel Shays losing everything and inspiring the Constitutional Convention, Jefferson buying Louisiana from Napoleon, Madison declaring the War of 1812, and John Quincy Adams arguing for the Africans of the Amistad. Philosophers declare; these men acted. The book’s claim is that the American miracle was forged in six specific moments by six specific people who raised their voices when the experiment could still have failed. The book gives the personal Kilmeade—the storyteller of the Revolutionary years—and the public record: rule of law, improbable victory, the little man, the doubled map, the first war as a power, and the son who finished what the father began. Drawn from the crucible that turned colonies into a country. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/Uniting-States-Am… - Author site: briankilmeade.com/books/unit… - Publisher page available via William Morrow / HarperCollins About the author Brian Kilmeade is co-host of FOX & Friends and host of The Brian Kilmeade Show. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of books including George Washington’s Secret Six, Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, and The President and the Freedom Fighter. X: @kilmeade

To the smallest readers who love a beep-beep, a costume, and a flap to lift — this is for you. Little Blue Truck’s Halloween by Alice Schertle** Illustrated by Jill McElmurry Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume. Will Blue wear a costume too? With the rhymes and pictures that made *Little Blue Truck* a #1 *New York Times* bestseller, this festive adventure is full of costumes, fall colors, and Halloween fun that isn’t scary—perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Buy links - Amazon (board book): amazon.com/Little-Trucks-Hal… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Little-Trucks-Hal… - Also available as an audiobook and through other retailers. About the author Alice Schertle is a poet and the author of many beloved books for children, including the #1 *New York Times* bestselling Little Blue Truck series, *Very Hairy Bear*, *Button Up!*, and *All You Need for a Snowman*. She lives in Plainfield, Massachusetts. The books are illustrated by Jill McElmurry. Series site: littlebluetruckbooks.com

To the little pig still standing in front of the costume box, trying on one more thing before “Trick or Treat” — this is for you. Spooky Pookie (Little Pookie) by Sandra Boynton Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one—but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The ending will delight toddlers and the grown-ups reading along. Told with Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, *Spooky Pookie* is a not-too-scary Halloween classic. Boo. Tonight when it’s dark we will walk down our street. We will visit our friends. You can say, “Trick or Treat!” Buy links - Amazon (board book): amazon.com/Spooky-Pookie-Lit… - Also available in an oversized lap board book edition and holiday boxed sets. About the author Sandra Boynton is a cartoonist, children’s author, illustrator, and songwriter. Her board books—*Moo, Baa, La La La!*, *The Going to Bed Book*, *Barnyard Dance*, *Snuggle Puppy!*, and the Little Pookie series—have been read (and sung) by millions of families. She lives in New England. X handle: @SandyBoynton Website: sandraboynton.com #Authors #Artists #Creators

To the little pig still standing in front of the costume box, trying on one more thing before “Trick or Treat” — this is for you. Spooky Pookie (Little Pookie) by Sandra Boynton Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one—but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The ending will delight toddlers and the grown-ups reading along. Told with Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, *Spooky Pookie* is a not-too-scary Halloween classic. Boo. Tonight when it’s dark we will walk down our street. We will visit our friends. You can say, “Trick or Treat!” Buy links - Amazon (board book): amazon.com/Spooky-Pookie-Lit… - Also available in an oversized lap board book edition and holiday boxed sets. About the author Sandra Boynton is a cartoonist, children’s author, illustrator, and songwriter. Her board books—*Moo, Baa, La La La!*, *The Going to Bed Book*, *Barnyard Dance*, *Snuggle Puppy!*, and the Little Pookie series—have been read (and sung) by millions of families. She lives in New England. X handle: @SandyBoynton Website: sandraboynton.com #Authors #Artists #Creators

To the cook who fears the fourth Thursday of November—the dry bird, the lumpy gravy, the sad pie—and still wants the table to feel like a feast — this is for you. Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton From one of America’s finest food writers, the founder of *The New York Times* Cooking section, comes a definitive, timeless guide to Thanksgiving dinner: preparing it, surviving it, and pulling it off in style. From the planning of the meal to the washing of the last plate, Thanksgiving poses more—and more vexing—problems for the home cook than any other holiday. Sam Sifton’s message is simple: there is no need for fear. You can cook a great meal. You can have a great time. Here are foolproof recipes for the classics and new takes on old standbys: a better turkey than anyone has ever served you, gravy that is a salty balm instead of a bland lump, sides, pies, and festive drinks. There is also advice on setting the table, setting the mood, carving, leftovers, and how to throw a big party without losing your mind. Named one of the best books of the year by Eater. Illustrated by Sarah Rutherford. Written for novice and experienced cooks alike. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Cook… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-How-… - Author site: samsifton.com/books About the author Sam Sifton is an assistant managing editor of *The New York Times* and the founding editor of NYT Cooking. He has been the paper’s restaurant critic, national editor, and culture editor. He is also the author of *See You on Sunday* and *The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes*. He lives in Brooklyn. X handle:@SamSifton #Authors #Artists #Creators

Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair is a delightful middle-grade fantasy novella that sparks wonder and adventure for young readers. Told as a charming bedtime story a father shares with his daughter, the tale creatively reimagines the origins of thunder and lightning through the secret lives of dragons hidden in the clouds above the Kingdom of Albion. When a king orders the destruction of all dragons, the wise wizard Merlinius protects a family of gentle, plant-eating dragons with a magical spell of weightlessness. Their fiery breath becomes lightning and their roars become thunder as they soar safely among the clouds. A young boy named David and his loyal dragon friend Rago are drawn into an exciting clash involving friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and ambitious forces. The premise is inventive and heartwarming, blending Arthurian-inspired elements with themes of loyalty, seeing beyond appearances, and the magic that can hide in everyday storms. It’s a quick, engaging read ideal for ages 8–12 (and nostalgic adults who still love dragons), full of imagination that leaves readers looking up at the sky with a smile. Reviewers have praised its exciting pace, appealing characters, and ability to make fantasy feel accessible and fun. @Davidblr7777 - Amazon: amazon.com/Dragons-Clouds-Da… Bookshop.org (supports independent bookstores): bookshop.org/p/books/dragons… - Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/drag… Also available at Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers (search the title + author for current editions and formats). About the author David Blair is the creator and writer of *Dragons in the Clouds*. Inspired by the atmospheric storytelling of Rod Serling (*The Twilight Zone*) and the heartfelt narratives of Charles Dickens (*A Christmas Carol*), he crafts tales with a touch of the paranormal and wonder. He began storytelling at age 14 with a student film called *Destination Destiny* and later worked as a production supervisor for EnterAktion Studios. This imaginative fantasy marks his debut in writing for young readers, bringing a cinematic flair and genuine enthusiasm for magical worlds to the page. #Authors #Artists #Creators

Figs, Vines and Roses by Joy M. Lilley is a warm and moving historical family saga that captures the heart of late-19th-century England with tenderness and authenticity. Set beginning in 1888, the story follows young Isabella “Issy” Merryweather as she enjoys a privileged yet compassionate childhood at Cobnut Hall with her brother Clarence, beloved dog Molly, and cherished grandmother. A family move to Kent changes everything when she forms a secret, deep bond with Terence, a young man from a humble background. Through love, social barriers, heartbreak, resilience, and personal growth—including Isabella’s determination to become a teacher—the novel explores class differences, forbidden romance, family loyalty, and the quiet strength of the human spirit. Readers appreciate the gentle pacing, vivid period details of English life and gardens, emotional honesty, and the way the story lingers with themes of memory, empathy, and quiet courage. It is a thoughtful, heartfelt read that celebrates love and endurance across social divides. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… (or amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-…) Also available through other retailers and the author’s platforms. About the author Joy M. Lilley (pen name of Joy Gerken) is a British author and retired registered nurse who devoted herself to writing after a long nursing career ending in 2015. She is a grandmother who enjoys her large family, the theatre, and the arts. *Figs, Vines and Roses* was her debut novel, a historical romance and family saga. Her other works include *The Liberty Bodice* (a WWII SOE story), the novella *Time’s Pendulum Swings Again*, short stories, and later titles such as *Strawberry Moon*. She blogs and remains active in the writing community. X handle: @joygerken @JoygerkenJoy (xitter.cf/joygerken) Gift this book to someone. Give another to yourself. Because spreading joy is easier when you don't feel left out. #BooksAsAGift #UnexpectedReads #BuyTwo 📚 #Authors 🎨 #Artists✨#Creators

To the mind that has watched two events meet with no cause between them—and still felt they belonged together — this is for you. Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (From Vol. 8 of the Collected Works of C. G. Jung) by C. G. Jung** Translated by R. F. C. Hull. Foreword to the 2010 edition by Sonu Shamdasani. Jung’s essay on meaningful coincidence: events that line up in time without a causal chain that science can name. He was intrigued early by juxtapositions that ordinary rationality could not explain. He discussed the problem with Albert Einstein before the First World War and first used the word “synchronicity” in 1930, in connection with the *I Ching*. A long friendship and correspondence with the physicist Wolfgang Pauli pushed him toward the mature statement published in 1952 and reprinted here. The essay includes historical and contemporary material and describes an astrological experiment Jung ran to test the idea. This Princeton Jung Extracts paperback is the standard short edition of the classic text. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Synchronicity-Con… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Synchronicity-Con… - Publisher: press.princeton.edu/books/pa… About the author C. G. Jung (1875–1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of analytical psychology. His work on the unconscious, archetypes, the collective unconscious, and individuation shaped twentieth-century psychology, religion, and the arts. This essay is drawn from Volume 8 of the *Collected Works*. X (C. G. Jung Foundation): @cgjungny Philemon Foundation: @PhilemonF

To the little singers who already know the wheels go round and round—and want them to rattle and shake on Halloween night — this is for you. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills Illustrated by Ben Mantle It’s Halloween night! Celebrate and sing along with this bestselling, spooky twist on the classic “Wheels on the Bus.” One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE. One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, all through the town. Count from one spooky bus up to ten goofy ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town, picking up cats, witches, mummies, monsters, and a few unsuspecting passengers along the way. Bright, friendly art and a bouncy countdown rhyme make it a read-aloud (and sing-along) favorite—not too scary, just right for preschoolers. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Spooky-Wheels-Bus… - Also available as an ebook and through other retailers. About the author J. Elizabeth Mills, Ph.D., is a program manager at OCLC WebJunction and an independent researcher who studies how children’s librarians support families and young children. She was a children’s book editor at Scholastic, where she edited and wrote dozens of books. She is co-author of *Supercharged Storytimes* and co-editor of *Create, Innovate, and Serve*. *The Spooky Wheels on the Bus* was published in 2010; a later companion is *The Merry Wheels on the Bus*. X handle: @mills_author #Authors #artists #Creators

To the little singers who already know the wheels go round and round—and want them to rattle and shake on Halloween night — this is for you. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills Illustrated by Ben Mantle It’s Halloween night! Celebrate and sing along with this bestselling, spooky twist on the classic “Wheels on the Bus.” One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE. One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, all through the town. Count from one spooky bus up to ten goofy ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town, picking up cats, witches, mummies, monsters, and a few unsuspecting passengers along the way. Bright, friendly art and a bouncy countdown rhyme make it a read-aloud (and sing-along) favorite—not too scary, just right for preschoolers. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Spooky-Wheels-Bus… - Also available as an ebook and through other retailers. About the author J. Elizabeth Mills, Ph.D., is a program manager at OCLC WebJunction and an independent researcher who studies how children’s librarians support families and young children. She was a children’s book editor at Scholastic, where she edited and wrote dozens of books. She is co-author of *Supercharged Storytimes* and co-editor of *Create, Innovate, and Serve*. *The Spooky Wheels on the Bus* was published in 2010; a later companion is *The Merry Wheels on the Bus*. X handle: @mills_author #Authors #artists #Creators

To the little pig still standing in front of the costume box, trying on one more thing before “Trick or Treat” — this is for you. Spooky Pookie (Little Pookie) by Sandra Boynton Pookie gets dressed up for Halloween in this silly board book from bestselling author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. It’s Halloween! What will little Pookie decide to be this year? Pookie tries on costumes one by one—but somehow can’t find just the right thing. The ending will delight toddlers and the grown-ups reading along. Told with Boynton’s charm and pizzazz, *Spooky Pookie* is a not-too-scary Halloween classic. Boo. Tonight when it’s dark we will walk down our street. We will visit our friends. You can say, “Trick or Treat!” Buy links - Amazon (board book): amazon.com/Spooky-Pookie-Lit… - Also available in an oversized lap board book edition and holiday boxed sets. About the author Sandra Boynton is a cartoonist, children’s author, illustrator, and songwriter. Her board books—*Moo, Baa, La La La!*, *The Going to Bed Book*, *Barnyard Dance*, *Snuggle Puppy!*, and the Little Pookie series—have been read (and sung) by millions of families. She lives in New England. X handle: @SandyBoynton Website: sandraboynton.com #Authors #Artists #Creators

Communism and the Conscience of the West (The Archbishop Fulton Sheen Signature Set Book 4) by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Originally published 1948. Reissued by TAN Books. Long regarded as among the finest Catholic treatments of communism. Dedicated to Our Lady in prayerful hope for the conversion of Russia. One of Sheen’s most forgotten and most important books. Sheen’s communism is not only Marx and Lenin. It is the judgment on a West that reduced man to an economic animal and then wondered why a total system rushed in. Defects of the doctrine, its war on the family, the decline of historical liberalism, the antireligious spirit: all of it, he argued, sits on the conscience of the West. Philosophers think; total systems demand the whole person. Sheen’s gift was that he could read Feuerbach, Marx, and Lenin in the original and still preach that the real struggle is for the soul of mankind. The book gives the personal Sheen—radio priest, philosopher, convert-maker—and the public diagnosis: communism as complete philosophy of life, both effect and judgment on bourgeois civilization, still relevant wherever class hate rewrites history and the image of God in man is lost. Buy links - Amazon (TAN hardcover): amazon.com/Communism-Conscie… - Amazon (Cluny paperback): amazon.com/Communism-Conscie… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Communism-Conscie… - Publisher: tanbooks.com/products/books/… About the author Venerable Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) was a priest, bishop, theologian, and one of the leading religious voices of the twentieth century. After earning doctorates in philosophy and theology, he taught at the Catholic University of America, hosted *The Catholic Hour* on radio and *Life Is Worth Living* on television, and wrote dozens of books. X: Fulton J. Sheen died in 1979; no personal handle.

To the cook who fears the fourth Thursday of November—the dry bird, the lumpy gravy, the sad pie—and still wants the table to feel like a feast — this is for you. Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton From one of America’s finest food writers, the founder of *The New York Times* Cooking section, comes a definitive, timeless guide to Thanksgiving dinner: preparing it, surviving it, and pulling it off in style. From the planning of the meal to the washing of the last plate, Thanksgiving poses more—and more vexing—problems for the home cook than any other holiday. Sam Sifton’s message is simple: there is no need for fear. You can cook a great meal. You can have a great time. Here are foolproof recipes for the classics and new takes on old standbys: a better turkey than anyone has ever served you, gravy that is a salty balm instead of a bland lump, sides, pies, and festive drinks. There is also advice on setting the table, setting the mood, carving, leftovers, and how to throw a big party without losing your mind. Named one of the best books of the year by Eater. Illustrated by Sarah Rutherford. Written for novice and experienced cooks alike. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Cook… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-How-… - Author site: samsifton.com/books About the author Sam Sifton is an assistant managing editor of *The New York Times* and the founding editor of NYT Cooking. He has been the paper’s restaurant critic, national editor, and culture editor. He is also the author of *See You on Sunday* and *The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes*. He lives in Brooklyn. X handle:@SamSifton #Authors #Artists #Creators

Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair is a delightful middle-grade fantasy novella that sparks wonder and adventure for young readers. Told as a charming bedtime story a father shares with his daughter, the tale creatively reimagines the origins of thunder and lightning through the secret lives of dragons hidden in the clouds above the Kingdom of Albion. When a king orders the destruction of all dragons, the wise wizard Merlinius protects a family of gentle, plant-eating dragons with a magical spell of weightlessness. Their fiery breath becomes lightning and their roars become thunder as they soar safely among the clouds. A young boy named David and his loyal dragon friend Rago are drawn into an exciting clash involving friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and ambitious forces. The premise is inventive and heartwarming, blending Arthurian-inspired elements with themes of loyalty, seeing beyond appearances, and the magic that can hide in everyday storms. It’s a quick, engaging read ideal for ages 8–12 (and nostalgic adults who still love dragons), full of imagination that leaves readers looking up at the sky with a smile. Reviewers have praised its exciting pace, appealing characters, and ability to make fantasy feel accessible and fun. @Davidblr7777 - Amazon: amazon.com/Dragons-Clouds-Da… Bookshop.org (supports independent bookstores): bookshop.org/p/books/dragons… - Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/drag… Also available at Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers (search the title + author for current editions and formats). About the author David Blair is the creator and writer of *Dragons in the Clouds*. Inspired by the atmospheric storytelling of Rod Serling (*The Twilight Zone*) and the heartfelt narratives of Charles Dickens (*A Christmas Carol*), he crafts tales with a touch of the paranormal and wonder. He began storytelling at age 14 with a student film called *Destination Destiny* and later worked as a production supervisor for EnterAktion Studios. This imaginative fantasy marks his debut in writing for young readers, bringing a cinematic flair and genuine enthusiasm for magical worlds to the page. #Authors #Artists #Creators