Black History Month is a time when all Americans honor the rich African American culture in our society. It was Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian, who began a weeklong celebration, called Negro History Week, in 1926 as a way to honor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. One of the best ways to celebrate is by reading books by and about African Americans. Virginia Hamilton’s works are among the many books that call upon readers to think about slavery, freedom, and heritage. Through her stories, Hamilton began the genre of liberation literature, which serves to instill cultural pride, as well as a sense of family and the importance of relationships. Black History Month is a time to help readers realize that these universal themes transcend race and that through the power of story, all races are truly united. Non-fiction, Women's Lit, Liberation
When Filomena discovers that a high tech Long Island factory is spewing poisons into the water supply, she’s sure that the contaminator is her nemesis, a cutthroat industrial polluter with an airtight financial empire. The gutsy Filomena knows she’ll have to play dirty to clean up the neighborhood. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/1bMFMRK Mystery, suspense
Ex-US Navy SEAL, Dakota Carson, is a man at war with himself. Living by himself in the Grand Tetons with his wolf, he wants nothing more than to be left alone with his PTSD. So why does Shelby’s gentle presence suddenly make him question his seclusion? Literary Fiction
Career development is the most powerful yet neglected tool to drive retention, engagement, productivity, and results. Why neglected? Managers report not having time, for the meetings, forms, administrative hoops. But there’s a better, simpler way. Frequent short conversations with employees about goals and options integrated within the course of business. Find out more at http://www.help-them-grow.com/ by Beverly Kaye and Julie Winkle Giulioni Non-fiction, literary, self-help
Bianca Fiore, writer for a New York art magazine, meets archaeologist Giovanni di Serlo in Venice. Before long they embark on a quest to see the object of Bianca’s obsession, the ancient Greek Krater of Vix in Burgundy. There, Bianca makes an astonishing revelation, connecting the Krater to the legends of King Arthur. Literary Fiction, Romance
In Ties That Bind, a compelling, beautifully crafted new novel from The New York Times bestsellingauthor of the Cobbled Court Quilts series, Marie Bostwick celebrates friendships old and new.“This is one very talented writer!”—Debbie MacomberMore about the book here http://bit.ly/TiesTheBindBook and find out more about the author here http://mariebostwick.com/ women’s fiction, romance, literary
From the best-selling author of Fun Home, Time magazine’s No. 1 Book of the Year, a brilliantly told graphic memoir of Alison Bechdel becoming the artist her mother wanted to be. Alison Bechdel’s Fun Home was a pop culture and literary phenomenon. Now, a second thrilling tale of filial sleuthery, this time about her mother: voracious reader, music lover, passionate amateur actor. Poignantly, hilariously, Bechdel embarks on a quest for answers concerning the mother-daughter gulf. Find out more about the author at http://dykestowatchoutfor.com/ find out more about the book at http://bit.ly/ComicDrama non-fiction, graphic novel, gay/lesbian
A juicy, incisive exploration of gossip in all its forms. From celebrity rumors to literary romans a clef, from personal sniping to political slander, by one our great essayists, David Brooks. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/qg0Sx5 and its author here, http://bit.ly/rihGG4 Non-Fiction
Willa Muir can’t say yes to the love of her life, until she explores her past and solves the mystery of a haunting dream. But when Willa’s desperate search unearths unthinkable secrets, her heart collapses. Can Willa shake her past to embrace a love that could finally lead her home? Learn about the book here, http://bit.ly/gnU4g6 Learn about this author here, http://bit.ly/m5h6gq Literary Christian fiction
Internationally acclaimed author Bharati Mukherjee explores a distinctively newfangled India in this vividly imagined story of a young womans quest to discover herself. Miss New India explores how young Indians are dismantling age old social structures by creating new identities, both literally and figuratively, as call center employees in Bangalore. Learn More about this book here, http://bit.ly/h06aan and its author here, http://bit.ly/gQwtE4 Literary Fiction
Maria Jameson is having an affair. She wonders if it is possible to love two people at once. For an answer, she reaches across the centuries to George Sand, the maverick French novelist who took many lovers. Becoming George Sand will challenge your understanding of love in all its forms. Learn more about this book here, http://bit.ly/djzqsO and its author here, http://bit.ly/aqpucC Literary Fiction romance
http://www.sikanderbook.com From pricey suburbs of Peshawar to war-torn Afghanistan, SIKANDER is about a Pakistani youth's rapid transition to adulthood as a mujahideen warrior. With the aid of American Stinger missiles, Sikander joins in inflicting a Soviet defeat. He finds love and marries, while becoming a successful entrepreneur. But his issues with the Taliban and al-Qaeda throw his world into turmoil following 9/11. Learn more about this book: http://bit.ly/9BoGQN Learn more about this author: http://bit.ly/bCLwqX Media Contact: Book Publicist Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications book marketing. 734-667-2090 – http://www.book-marketing-expert.com Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
