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An inspiring New York Times bestseller: HGTV and DIY Network star Nicole Curtis opens up about her struggles, her triumphs, and her most memorable restoration projects in this honest, heartfelt memoir.

Lucy Croft “As usual, Jim has written and book that is straight talking and easy to follow. Great stuff!!” Amazon…

Statistics show that 81% of people have a story they want to write, but very few actually do it. For…

In 1941, seven-year-old Hildegarde and her family embarked on a voyage abroad, only to find themselves stranded in wartime Japan for six years. A moving memoir about courage and resilience — “you will not want to put it down” (Larry King).

“Compelling” (New York Times bestselling author Michael Gross): Known as the “American Venus,” Audrey Munson was a Gilded Age model whose world-famous beauty inspired countless artists — but her turbulent personal life was shrouded in chaos and tragedy.

In this vibrant collection of essays, 100 cultural icons — from Margaret Atwood to Eric Idle — reveal how their favorite books have affected their lives. “The short entries are like literary snack food: once readers start consuming them, they may find it difficult to stop” (Publishers Weekly).

“An electrifying coming-of-age memoir” (O, The Oprah Magazine): In 1960s New Hampshire, Gloria Norris’s unconventional childhood took a dark turn when an act of violence changed her family and their community forever. “By turns heartbreaking and darkly humorous… Intelligent and bracing” (Kirkus Reviews).

From one of the finest journalists of our time comes a definitive, boots-on-the-ground dispatch from the front lines of the…

Sixtysomething widow Becky Andersen went looking for love on the internet — only to discover how much the world of dating has changed! This laugh-out-loud chronicle of her experiences will entertain readers of any age.

A New York Times bestseller from an Academy Award–nominated actor! Pop culture fans will find a lot to love in this “ridiculously entertaining” collection (Associated Press) of amusing essays with over 14,500 five-star Goodreads ratings. “Lets readers feel like they have spent an afternoon chatting with their closest friend” (Booklist).