Just Good Manners: A Guide to Courtesy
10- Title: Just Good Manners: A Quintessential Guide to Courtesy, Charm, Grace, and Decorum
- Author: William Hanson, renowned etiquette expert and social media personality
- Content: Covers essential etiquette for various situations, including small talk and email etiquette
- Tone: Combines humor with practical advice, appealing to both traditional and modern audiences
- Purpose: Encourages kindness, empathy, and self-respect through good manners
- Format: 272 pages, published by Gallery Books on May 27, 2025
- Target Audience: Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their social skills and manners
A Clean Mess: A Sobriety Memoir
225- Author: Tiffany Jenkins, bestselling author of High Achiever, shares her journey post-addiction.
- Theme: Chronicles the struggles and triumphs of sobriety, emphasizing resilience, humor, and hope.
- Life Changing Moment: Begins with a pivotal message from her husband that alters the course of her life.
- Recovery Journey: Details her transition from inmate to sober mother of three in just two years.
- Personal Growth: Explores learning to live and feel again without relying on substances for relief.
- Honest Narrative: Combines humor and honesty to depict her experiences with anxiety, marriage, and motherhood.
- Inspiring Message: Offers a relatable story for anyone facing challenging times, highlighting inner strength and recovery.
Trump’s Triumph: America’s Comeback
15- Written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Newt Gingrich.
- Chronicles the historic 2024 presidential election comeback of President Donald J. Trump.
- Trump became the first president since Grover Cleveland to be nonconsecutively re-elected.
- Examines Trump’s role as a leader of the Make America Great Again movement.
- Highlights the growing distrust Americans have for elites in media, academia, and government.
- Discusses Trump’s broad coalition of supporters, including traditionally non-Republican voter groups.
- Explores the challenges Trump faced, including court cases, impeachments, and assassination attempts.
- Contextualizes the Biden-Harris administration’s failures, such as inflation and immigration crises.
Releasing 10: The Boys of Tommen
3,404- Title: Releasing 10 (The Boys of Tommen) by Chloe Walsh
- Genre: Epic love story, part of the bestselling Boys of Tommen series.
- Main Character: Lizzie Young, who struggles with bipolar disorder and feelings of isolation.
- Love Interest: Hugh Biggs, a wise and ethical young man who seeks to support Lizzie.
- Themes: Explores first love, connection, and the impact of trauma.
- Warnings: Contains sensitive topics including childhood abuse, sexual trauma, self-harm, and suicide; includes explicit content.
- Series Continuation: Followed by titles including Binding 13, Keeping 13, Saving 6, Redeeming 6, and Taming 7.
Sitting with Dogs: Rescue Stories of Love
0- Heartwarming collection of rescue stories by dog advocate Rocky Kanaka.
- Features nine inspiring tales of dogs who overcame adversity to find loving homes.
- Highlights Rocky’s work with abandoned and sick dogs in shelters.
- Includes stories of Flip, Rocky’s first rescue, and Macy, a severely emaciated dog.
- Aims to inspire readers to help dogs in need, regardless of their experience level.
- Offers a message of kindness, patience, and the transformative power of love.
- Published by DK on October 14, 2025, with a print length of 224 pages.
The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Perspective
4- Author: Dr. Michael Egnor, a neurosurgeon with over 40 years of experience and 7,000 brain surgeries.
- Central Argument: Challenges the belief that the soul does not exist and that human identity is solely based on brain function.
- Scientific Basis: Utilizes neuroscience research to argue that the brain alone cannot explain the mind.
- Case Studies: Presents compelling case studies to illustrate the presence of a spiritual soul in individuals, regardless of brain damage.
- Themes: Explores the interplay between the physical brain and the spiritual aspect of human existence.
- Engaging Narrative: Combines thought-provoking insights with scientific evidence to engage readers in the discussion of the soul’s existence.
- Immortality Concept: Proposes that a part of human identity is spiritual and transcends physical death.
Delicious Meals Anyone Can Make
0- Author: Jessica Secrest, known for her humorous and affordable cooking style.
- Cookbook Theme: Focuses on no-nonsense, flavorful recipes that are easy to prepare.
- Ingredients & Techniques: Utilizes low-effort ingredients like pre-shredded cheese and slow cookers.
- Recipe Variety: Includes meals like Sloppy Joe Fries, Baked Mac and Cheese, and Taco Potato Tot Casserole.
- Target Audience: Ideal for busy families looking for quick and delicious meal solutions.
- Publication Details: Published by Page Street Publishing on January 20, 2026; 176 pages.
- Format: Available in English, with an ISBN of 979-8890033970.
- Encouraging Tone: Jessica’s style promotes confidence in cooking, assuring tasty results regardless of kitchen skills.
Death Row: Alibis Collection
39,264- Title: Death Row (part of the Alibis collection)
- Author: Freida McFadden, #1 New York Times bestselling author
- Plot centers on Talia Kemper, a condemned murderess on death row.
- Talia maintains her innocence despite being convicted for her husband’s murder.
- A shocking twist arises when Talia sees a man she believes is her husband, suggesting he may still be alive.
- The story explores themes of lies, truth, and deception.
- Suitable for quick reading or listening, designed to be enjoyed in one sitting.
Covenant: The Firm, Book 1
1,083- Title: Covenant (The Firm Book 1)
- Premise: The Firm can grant any wish, including money, promotions, or even murder, but at a hidden cost.
- Setting: The Firm has a longstanding presence in St. Dismas, mostly regarded as a myth.
- Main Character’s Conflict: The protagonist initially vows never to engage with The Firm but is forced to when their brother, Jackson, is critically injured.
- Unexpected Price: Instead of a dark request, the protagonist must fulfill a seemingly simple yet complicated demand: to marry their worst enemy, Matthias.
- Personal Stakes: The protagonist is determined to complete the task, despite their feelings, to save their brother’s life.
- Themes: Explores trust, sacrifice, and the consequences of desperate choices.
- Narrative Tone: A tense and emotional journey as the protagonist navigates their new reality and the complexities of their forced marriage.
Before Night Falls
171- Title: Before the Night Falls
- Genre: Thriller/Suspense
- Main Character: Olivia Montgomery, a TV personality haunted by a past with a serial killer known as “The Admirer.”
- Plot: After receiving a dozen red roses, Olivia fears her nightmare is returning despite the killer being presumed dead.
- Supporting Character: Tyson Stone, a fitness guru, becomes involved in Olivia’s life while trying to protect her from danger.
- Themes: Trust, survival, and confronting past traumas as the threat of the killer looms closer.
- Publication Date: May 17, 2025
- Publisher: River Heights
Floating Goats Adventure
356- Title: Goats Afloat
- Adventure story featuring Granny Goat and her five grandkids.
- Set on a boat filled with a birthday cake for Granny Goat.
- The goats avoid a bridge troll by staying afloat.
- The story involves unexpected twists and the need for adaptability.
- Engaging rhymes designed to entertain young readers.
- Perfect for promoting laughter and joy among children.
Lawless: Supreme Court’s Conservative Grievance
47- Explores the perceived lawlessness of conservative Supreme Court justices.
- Author Leah Litman combines humor and scholarship to critique the Court’s current state.
- Argues that the Supreme Court operates on “vibes” rather than sound legal principles.
- Highlights the Court’s focus on protecting the interests of a minority, particularly religious conservatives.
- Uses pop culture references and recent decisions to engage readers and provide context.
- Aims to empower listeners with knowledge about law and court dynamics.
- Includes a PDF companion available with the Audible purchase.
