Roni Robbins, Award-winning Writer and Reporter to Release her first novel, Hands of Gold, Feb. 4, 2022

Sam Fox spent his whole life running against the hands of time, from family obligations and military authorities, an often-fatal illness, a tragic accident. Author Roni Robbins’ novel, Hands of Gold, to be released February 4, 2022, is a work of fiction loosely based on an inspiring true story. Using literary license, Robbins pulls from the original cassette tapes left by her maternal grandfather, Sam, who survived Tuberculosis, a workplace shooting and an accidental killing, and walked thousands of miles across several countries to flee antisemitism in pre-Nazi Europe.… Read More »

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The Book Lovers Gift Guide

Matthew McConaughey, Jodi Picoult, Rachael Ray, and more!

The Book Festival of the MJCCA is thrilled to present some of the nation’s most renowned authors through virtual, moderated author talks. 

 

Matthew McConaughey
Greenlights
Sat, Nov 6, 8:00 pm EST

Jodi Picoult
Wish You Were Here
Mon, Nov 29, 8:00 pm EST
The Sharon V. Fagin Joy of Reading Program

Rachael Ray
This Must Be the Place
Wed, Nov 10, 8:00 pm EST

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Audra’s 4 Latest Reads!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Long before we planned a trip to Italy, my family planned a beach trip.   We’ve been on the gulf coast together all week mostly watching the rain and the waves out the window of our rental house.   Being at the beach in the rain is better than not being at the beach, plus it gave me plenty of time to read.… Read More »

International Book Lovers Day Giveaway! You could win Audra, Peggy and Lauren’s Current Book Choices!

Today is International Book Lovers Day.   So I guess it is my day?!   I LOVE books.   As do Lauren and Peggy.   I just finished Malibu Rising and am in the middle of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.   Very different books but both page turning excellence!

Quite by coincidence Maybe You Should Talk to Someone was Peggy’s suggestion for this week’s giveaway.   … Read More »

Book of the Week & Giveaway: Code Breaker Girls by Local Author Jan Slimming – Book Signing Saturday at Enchanted Forest!

Dunwoody Author, Jan Slimming,  will be signing copies of her debut publication at The Enchanted Forest Dunwoody (July 10th 12-2pm). The Enchanted Forest Gift Shop is located at 5580 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody (in the Publix shopping center).

You can win a copy by leaving a comment on our website or Facebook post!   Winner will be announced on Friday, July 9, 2021.… Read More »

Books Audra is taking to the beach……36 books on my “short list” plus a few giveaways!

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I can not really pinpoint why, but I haven’t been reading much lately.   However, I think I’m getting a message from above to pick up my Kindle or even a real book.   I’m seeing so many emails, Facebook posts, app alerts and magazine articles about books to read.   … Read More »

School, Disrupted: Rediscovering the Joy of Learning in a Pandemic-Stricken World

The COVID-19 pandemic forced students, teachers, and parents to change their ways of doing things almost overnight as schools closed and learning went online. The situation left everyone scrambling – and often grumbling about the limited learning taking place under this hasty reinvention of how schools operate.

But despite all the downsides, could this moment of school upheaval also be an opportunity to transform the nation’s education system into something better?… Read More »

Local Author Book Giveaway: 3 Pack from Katie Kenny Phillips!

Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco.  Lucky for us, she gave me a set of her 3 new children’s books:

  1. God, You make me feel Special
  2. God, You make me feel Safe
  3. God, You make me feel Loved

Presenting colorful pictures and fun prose, the God, You Make Me Feel series is a wonderful way to connect a child to the greatest source of love: their Heavenly Father.… Read More »

Methane Studios Hosts a Holiday Pop Up Show & Book Signing

Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »

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Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Holiday Gift Guide for Book Lovers of all ages!

Methane Studios Book Signing & Pop Up Show

Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Join Us For an Exclusive Decision-Making Event

Want to make better decisions? Who doesn’t?

Join Andy Stanley for this special one-night event where Andy discusses some of the life-changing ideas from his new book, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets. This teaching will help you make better decisions no matter the context—your finances, relationships, career, and more!

Who is this event for? Anyone that plans to make a decision!… Read More »

Books of the Week: Holy Innocents’ celebrates three faculty authors

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School community is proud to announce that three faculty members have published books this year.

Director of Enrollment Management Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright has completed her latest title, “DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community.” This is her fifth book. Wright has written about developing the courage for transformation and change, in our communities, our institutions and in our lives in authentic ways.… Read More »