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"The Mask"
by Clayton Marshall Adams

"The Mask" is an unconventional fairytale about an ugly and misshapen boy who has been abandoned to the forest by his parents when old enough to care for himself. His existence is lonely and sometimes painful, particularly when he encounters bullies from the village who abuse and torment him. His only comfort is sculpting, and he is able to sell some creations to a few villagers who can tolerate his presence.

One day, he makes an astounding discovery. It is a talking mask! It promises him a new life in a world of beauty that he never thought possible. The promise, however, comes with a price. But will the promise be worth the price? "The Mask" earned a star from a Kirkus review and a lightning bolt from BookLife. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3bXCrDi.

"New Beginnings: From Behind the Iron Curtain to America"
by Antonina Duridanova

Burning with the desire to share the value of freedom, Antonina takes you from her plight in communist Bulgaria to the free shores of America. Following unfortunate events in a totalitarian regime in Bulgaria, Antonina flees to the Western world. She provides true observations of life in a communist society: her family's lands and cattle being confiscated by the agricultural labor cooperatives; censorship of the press and other works from the West; religion being prohibited; and any deviation from the norm leading to detention in a labor camp.

Antonina describes how she could taste, smell, feel and touch freedom as she gets off the plane in New York, ready to embark on new adventures. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3B6fjN6.

"The Killing Carol"
by Jennifer Bee

"On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me the reason your husband had to die."

Anna Greenan found the cryptic lyric shoved against her front door. Each day of Christmas brings Anna a new stanza with a new clue. Will this mysterious Christmas carol lead Anna to uncover her husband's murderer or will these notes lead to her demise?

In her debut murder mystery, Jennifer Bee takes readers on an unforgettable journey full of unrelenting suspense and unexpected surprises. The book, the first in the Anna Greenan Mystery Series, makes the perfect holiday gift for the mystery lover in your family. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3bfvJIt.

"Uncommon Courage: An Invitation"
by Andrea T. Edwards

"Uncommon Courage" is an invitation to be your courageous best self every day. It's also an antidote to the overwhelming fear and rage rolling around the world. This book opens a path to inner contentment, peace and happiness, and a door to meaningful action. It brings you an opportunity to reflect. What if we could do something about the bigger issues facing our world? Well, despite today's turmoil, a transformational journey is possible.

You will discover 108 interlinking strategies to shift your thinking, improve your mood and lighten your heart. This book helps you take on anger, parenting, climate change, self-awareness and career change. Some of the stories are funny, while others may lovingly push your buttons. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3cg57b2.

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