Kirkus Reviews

Desta and The Great Mystery

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Falcon Press International announces the release of Getty Ambau's fifth volume of the Desta novel series, Desta and The Great Mystery.

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  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Falcon Press International announces the release of Getty Ambau's fifth volume of the Desta novel series, Desta and The Great Mystery.
  • After high school, Desta was set to study medicine in Bulgaria and search for the shekel.
  • A friend hastily finds him the college and the benefactors, and Desta travels westward across the globe from Ethiopia to America.
  • "Desta and the Great Mystery, together with the previous four installments of the Desta series, constitute must-read, first-class literature."

An Author and a Gentleman: Dr. Hugh Finch Releases "Arctic Revelation" - A Thrilling Blend of History, Mystery, and Philanthropy

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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GLASTONBURY, Conn., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Author, educator, and practitioner Dr. Hugh Finch announced the release of his unique fiction thriller, "Arctic Revelation: A Thousand Lifetimes in the Blink of an Eye." An international tour-de-force culminating in a stunning 'whodunit' conclusion that has kept even the most seasoned readers and critics captivated and guessing right till the end.

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  • "...this is a thriller…the reader can't resist going forward to find out how it all connects ...the heady concept, action and danger pay dividends."
  • from Kirkus Reviews
    "...a true masterpiece" and "...a mind-blowing psychological thriller" from critics at OnlineBookClub.org and Discovery Reviews.
  • Dr. Finch reflects, "The true reward in accomplishing something great is when you do it for something far greater than yourself.
  • Dr. Finch is committed to paying it forward by using his story to support mental health awareness.

Nathan Andres' "Your Real Life" Wins Two Prestigious Bookfest Awards

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Mental health, Life, Kirkus Reviews, REAL, Authenticity, Workplace, Inclusion, Real life, Digitalization, LGBTQ

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathan Andres, human resources executive, business leader, well-being and LGBTQ activist, and best-selling author has been honored with two Bookfest Awards for his best-selling book, Your Real Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient & Make It Count! in both the Business Leadership and LGBTQ Inspiration & Self-Help categories. These accolades followed the book's critical acclaim, including a remarkable review from Kirkus Reviews, which described it as "An uplifting, useful, no-nonsense game plan for dealing with life's obstacles."

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nathan Andres, human resources executive, business leader, well-being and LGBTQ activist, and best-selling author has been honored with two Bookfest Awards for his best-selling book, Your Real Life: Get Authentic, Be Resilient & Make It Count!
  • Your Real Life is more than just a book; it's a transformative journey that empowers readers to navigate life's challenges with authenticity and resilience.
  • "I wrote Your REAL Life to help make an impact for those who are struggling in life," Andres said.
  • Along with these awards, Nathan is a popular global keynote speaker and has spoken around the world in Asia, Australia, Europe and in North America.

Lerner Publishing Group Receives Eight American Library Association Youth Media Awards

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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The ALA awards were announced over the weekend and at the Youth Media Awards ceremony during the LibLearnX conference in Baltimore.

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  • The ALA awards were announced over the weekend and at the Youth Media Awards ceremony during the LibLearnX conference in Baltimore.
  • As publisher at Kar-Ben Publishing, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, for the last twenty years, Joni has greatly increased the reach of Jewish children’s literature by producing a significant number of high-quality titles on an ever-expanding variety of Jewish topics.
  • Her efforts have put Jewish books in the eyes of the public and the hands of children on a new scale.
  • “Lerner Publishing Group is honored to receive eight ALA awards and honors in the same year,” said Adam Lerner, Publisher and CEO of Lerner Publishing Group.

Humor and Heartbreak Lead to Self-Acceptance in Laurie Boyle Compton's Free Verse Memoir The Denim Diaries

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This November Zest Books™ , an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group ™, releases The Denim Diaries: A Memoir .

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  • Minneapolis, MN, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This November Zest Books™ , an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group ™, releases The Denim Diaries: A Memoir .
  • This poetic memoir traces Laurie Boyle Compton's coming of age in rural Pennsylvania and New York City during the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Combating family issues, relationship troubles, and body image insecurities, Laurie finds ways to love and accept herself.
  • Praise for The Denim Diaries:
    "Crompton's free verse gives readers a powerful view of her inner self-loathing until she learns to accept herself as she is.

Best Teen Book, 2023: Winner, Readers' Choice Award: "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse" by Aurora M. Winter

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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The Readers' Choice 5-star review praised the coming-of-age book for being a "fun, fantastic, fast-paced, fantasy adventure, well-executed by Winter."

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  • The Readers' Choice 5-star review praised the coming-of-age book for being a "fun, fantastic, fast-paced, fantasy adventure, well-executed by Winter."
  • Literary Titan's 5-star review stated, "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse by Aurora Winter is a captivating tale that follows the enthralling journey of siblings Ana and Zackary through a wonderous and magical Multiverse.
  • 'Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse' is a book parents and grandparents can confidently give to tween and teen readers—or enjoy reading themselves," shared Aurora.
  • The first book in the "Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse" series by Aurora M. Winter is available now, and the next two books will be released soon on Kickstarter.

Miriam Landis' new book celebrates diverse young dancers -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is "impossible to put down"

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is a new middle grade book by author Miriam Landis, set in the world of ballet. For fans of the classic novel BALLET SHOES, its a coming-of-age dance story reimagined for a diverse new generation!

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  • Published by Rhododendron Press, LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon, B&N, and your local bookstore.
  • SEATTLE, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is a new middle grade book by author Miriam Landis, set in the world of ballet.
  • For fans of the classic novel BALLET SHOES, its a coming-of-age dance story reimagined for a diverse new generation!
  • Published by Rhododendron Press, LAUREN IN THE LIMELIGHT is available from Bookshop.org, Amazon, B&N, and most importantly, your local indie bookstore.

Novel Niche for "Missy's Twitch": The Only Book of its Kind

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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The story is an amusing satirical shot at the climate alarmism that has scared a generation into thinking the world is about to end.

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  • The story is an amusing satirical shot at the climate alarmism that has scared a generation into thinking the world is about to end.
  • Kirkus Reviews: "An enjoyably irreverent depiction of political alarmism… edifying, entertaining, and often very funny."
  • "Skeptics of climate alarmism abound in the scientific community, but they're barely visible to the larger world," Pepper says.
  • Thomas Richard, editor of Climate Change Dispatch, wrote that Missy's Twitch is "a biting and engaging satire on climate hysteria….

Dog Trainer Unlocks the Secret to Building Bonds with Dogs in Just 60 Seconds

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Now interested people can read "1 Minute Dog Training" book - free for two days - on October 10th and 11th.

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  • Now interested people can read "1 Minute Dog Training" book - free for two days - on October 10th and 11th.
  • "Mitchell draws on his decades of experience as a dog trainer to simplify the process in this guide," said the Kirkus Review.
  • He broadens his advice to include many training-adjacent subjects, like dog cognition, leash training, nipping and biting," continued the review.
  • Tom Mitchell stands as an iconic example in the dog training field with his emphasis on short, consistent, and effective training sessions.

Author Cathy Pepe’s Fourth and Final Mystery in the Grandma Gang Mystery Series is Published: Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The fourth and final mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp , has been posthumously published following the passing of author Cathy Pepe.

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  • The fourth and final mystery novel in the Grandma Gang children’s book series, Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp , has been posthumously published following the passing of author Cathy Pepe.
  • The siblings live in California with their grandparents, of which Grandma Cathy is part of a mystery-solving group known as the “Grandma Gang.” Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp can be purchased at Amazon.com or by visiting www.GrandmaGangMysteries.com .
  • In the new tale, Donny, Mary Grace and the Grandma Gang are brought together once again at an action-packed summer camp in the Santa Ynez Mountains.
  • Following completion of Donny and Mary Grace Go to Camp, Cathy Pepe passed away on May 26.