The Aether: A Thorne Witches Spinoff (Sentinels of Magic Book 1) (affiliate link)
From a young age, Damian Dethridge possessed the unrivaled ability to manipulate and redistribute magic. For centuries, he’s been responsible for maintaining the balance among the witch community, and now, his child’s extraordinary abilities have lured an old enemy from hiding.
Following her father’s footsteps, Sabrina Dethridge is proving to be a formidable force when it comes to witchcraft and has drawn the unwanted attention of an Arcane Devourer. Morcant Thywell, a powerful, chaos-thriving warlock, has set his sights on the young oracle, and by consuming her power, he aims to achieve his ultimate desire—immortality.
Unable to defeat Morcant alone, Damian enlists a rag-tag group of Sentinels to help him neutralize the threat. He’ll stop at nothing to protect his daughter, because if Morcant wins, Damian’s world will be plunged into eternal darkness, and everyone he’s ever loved will perish.
Theodosia Hay‘s life seems to be unfolding in every way she had expected it to, until one fateful day she is forced to marry an Earl she barely knows, or be faced with social ostracization. What follows are moments that challenge Thea in every way possible; not only must she survive the humiliation of the whirlwind process of planning a ceremony that even the dourest bride would be embarrassed by, but also find her place in the vast, intimidating Seaforth house with a man she barely knows. Will this be the beginning of a lustful journey or will she be entrapped in a loveless marriage?
Eternal Eden (Eden Trilogy Book 1) (affiliate link)
College sophomore Bryn Dawson is a self-proclaimed poster child for normal. However, the day William Hayward enters her life, normalcy is the last thing Bryn will be able to count on if she wants to be with him. Too mysterious and appealing to be good for a girl, Bryn feels drawn to him in a way that seems out of her control—as if fate is orchestrating it.
Despite every red flag and warning siren going off in her head telling her not to, Bryn falls hard for William, knowing he’s categorically different from anyone she’s ever met. She never imagined how right she was. When William takes her deeper into the rabbit hole of his world, Bryn must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice to be with him, knowing no matter what, fate always finds a way to have the last laugh.
Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro (affiliate link)
Laura Nyro was a beloved and pioneering singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s, whose songs were covered with great success by the Fifth Dimension; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Three Dog Night; and Barbra Streisand. This first biography uncovers previously never revealed details, including a love affair with Jackson Browne, and her relationship with painter Maria Desiderio.
Unappreciated in her time, Nyro’s legacy is currently experiencing a revival. With her groundbreakingly honest, passionate, and innovative lyrics, her unusual and revolutionary rhythms and melody, Nyro’s influence is still felt by singers and songwriters today.
Parkland: Birth of a Movement (affiliate link)
Back in 1999, Dave Cullen was among the first to arrive at Columbine High, even before most of the SWAT teams went in. While writing his acclaimed account of the tragedy, he suffered two bouts of secondary PTSD. He covered all the later tragedies from a distance, working with a cadre of experts cultivated from academia and the FBI, but swore he would never return to the scene of a ghastly crime.
But in 2018, Cullen went to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School because something radically different was happening. After nearly twenty years witnessing the mass shooting epidemic escalate, he was stunned and awed by the courage, anger, and conviction of the high school’s students. Refusing to allow adults and the media to shape their story, these remarkable adolescents took control—pushing back against the NRA and feckless Congressional leaders, organizing the massive March for Our Lives demonstration, and inspiring millions to join their grassroots #neveragain movement. They used their grief as a catalyst for change, and galvanized a nation.
The Dark Hand of Magic (The Sun Wolf and Starhawk Series) (affiliate link)
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