“A Letter to the Afternoon Nap My Child Has Given Up” by Stacey Zapalac
Dear Afternoon Nap . . .
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“Blue is the Color of Night” by Steve Paul
Joe hesitated, then strode into the darkness of the bar. In the seconds it took for his eyes to adjust he could tell he would have the place virtually to himself for a while.
“Hide and Seek” by Suzanne Bhagan
When I was younger, visiting my aunt’s house was an adventure.
Akashic’s Holiday Gift Guide
Looking for a great gift? What about a special, limited-edition package from Akashic! Check out the 131 Different Things package and more!
“No Stop of the Zeroes” by Tamar Jacobs
It is hard to explain about staring at people.
DEATH OF A RAINMAKER is a Best Book of 2018!
We are thrilled that Laurie Loewenstein’s Death of a Rainmaker has been recognized with wide-ranging praise and has been selected for multiple “best” lists of the year! Some highlights include: Library Journal Best Book of 2018: “Loewenstein’s terrific historical mystery wears its history lightly and its humanity beautifully. The first in a series, it’s a realistic, expertly drawn […]
NYT Picks FAME, TIGERBELLE as Holiday Books
Wyomia Tyus’ memoir and Justine Bateman’s FAME are New York Times‘ Holiday Picks!
“Mother of the Year” by Susan Pohlman
My son, Matthew, didn’t go through the Terrible Twos until he was three.
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