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  Heidi Across America - One...

  Heidi Beierle

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  A memoir of homecoming—Heidi Across America is a gritty story of how opening our hearts to others enables us to open our hearts to ourselves and love what we find there. 
   
  In the summer of 2010, Heidi Beierle had just finished her first year of graduate studies in community and regional planning and decided to pedal her bicycle solo from her home on the west coast across rural America to the Preserving the Historic Road conference in Washington, D.C. What started as a research trip turned into an intimately physical and psychological encounter with self and nationhood. 
   
  Heidi was 35 at the time and didn’t love much about herself except her ability to endure grueling physical undertakings. She viewed her journey as an opportunity to fix her failures and insufficiencies. There were also some research questions she wanted to explore: Why do people live in small towns and what do they like about it? Did a bicyclist like herself bring economic benefit to the small towns she visited? What could communities do to support or invite cyclists to stay in their towns? What could cyclists do to support the communities? 
   
  Along the way, she was surprised by the kindness of strangers and the emotional pinch of traveling through Wyoming where she grew up. Her journey led her through the Plains and into the Ozarks where the heat climbed to agonizing temperatures and every pedal stroke in the heat felt one closer to death. By the time she completed the trip, Heidi discovered a newfound compassion for herself and a growing love for her country. Strangers opened their hearts to her and in turn, she opened her heart to herself. 
   
  And her questions began to change and mirror things many Americans are asking themselves today: How can I be okay in my own skin? What does it mean to be enough? How do I satisfy my desire to travel without harming the planet? What does it mean to love America? 
   
  For many young people, it is a rite of passage to light out on an adventure to see the world and expose themselves to new experiences, but we don’t often talk about how Americans seeing America can open us to the diversity, awe, and wonder available right here in our nation. Heidi Across America offers a journey to self-love, empathy, consideration for others, and respect for the spirit of place as pathways to find connection and home.

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  Ascensions Lives & Revelations...

  Various Ancient Writers

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  What if the ancient stories of Genesis and the Prophets were only glimpses of grander epics—tales that soared beyond the canonical accounts into dazzling visions and epic adventures? 
  In this updated collection, encounter expansions like the Ladder of Jacob, retellings of Joseph’s romance with Asenath, and the dramatic Life of Adam and Eve. Marvel at the Lives of the Prophets, the Revelation of Elijah, and more, as you explore a robust midrashic world where spiritual truths intertwine with legendary details. 
  Included Texts:Life of Adam and Eve / Apocalypse of Moses – Parallel narratives on the first couple’s struggles.Ladder of Jacob – Mystical dream expansions and angelic revelations.Joseph and Asenath – A deepened perspective on Joseph’s marriage and Asenath’s transformation.Lives of the Prophets, Revelation of Elijah, Revelation of Zephaniah – Vivid accounts of each prophet’s deeds and visions. 
  What You’ll Discover Inside:Fuller Portraits of Biblical Heroes – Gain deeper insight into their temptations, triumphs, and devotion.Mystical & Apocalyptic Dimensions – Explore angelic visitations, cosmic realms, and future prophecies.Jewish Legendary Tradition – See how midrashic expansions enrich scriptural narratives.Shared Themes with Early Christianity – Trace theological threads that resonate with later texts. 
  Embark on a journey that adds color and complexity to beloved biblical characters. Unearth the forgotten chapters that once circulated among faithful communities seeking greater depths of wisdom.

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  Wayfarer: Love loss and life on...

  Phoebe Smith

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  Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year 2025A Financial Times best summer travel book of 2024Travel Book of the Year at the Inspire Global Media Awards 
  'A powerfully delicate book of love, loss and discovery, along paths of emotional understanding and physical wonder.' Raynor Winn 
  On an assignment to walk the most famous pilgrimage in the world – the Camino de Santiago, in northern Spain – Phoebe Smith somehow lost her way. 
  Having spent a lifetime exploring unfamiliar places, she quit her dream job, ended her long-term relationship and headed home to North Wales to discover the point to… everything. 
  In her search for answers she found herself – quite by accident – walking some of Britain’s oldest pilgrim paths. And by following these old ways, she ended up confronting past traumas that she thought she had laid to rest. 
  But while it follows holy trails, this is not a book about religion. From losing her mother as a teenager to surviving toxic relationships, Phoebe offers an unflinchingly honest look at her battle with an eating disorder, depression, and the pitfalls of newfound singledom. 
  Skilfully weaving together Phoebe’s own story with those of countless travellers past and present, Wayfarer reveals how nature and place can heal past wounds, offering a pathway to salvation she’d never thought existed. 
  In this award-winning autobiography, Smith takes us on a journey through Europe, her words painting vivid images of the walks and hikes she undertakes. Her memoirs are not just travelogues, but essays of self-discovery and healing. 
  For fans of Raynor Winn (Landlines), Stephen Neale (The South West Coast Path), Will Millard (The Way of the Hermit), Steve Davison (15 Short Walks on Dartmoor North), and Daniel Start (Wild Guide Lake District and Yorkshire Dales). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Summary: The Wager - A Tale of...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is NOT the official book, but a summary & it does NOT accompany the official. 
  In "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder" by David Grann, readers are thrust into a thrilling narrative based on true events surrounding the shipwreck of His Majesty's Ship the Wager in the 1740s. On a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain, the Wager pursued a treasure-laden Spanish galleon before meeting its tragic fate off the Patagonian coast. The wreckage and the ensuing survival tale provoke questions surrounding heroism, mutiny, and the human capacity for survival under the most extreme conditions. 
  The survivors' ordeal spans many months of starvation and anarchy, as they battled to endure in a harsh, desolate environment. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when two groups of survivors — one landing in Brazil and the other in Chile — narrate conflicting accounts of the events that transpired during their harrowing journey. This divergence sets the stage for a court-martial, where the truth hangs in a precarious balance with life-and-death stakes. 
  Grann excels in bringing this historic tale to life, paralleling the depth of narrative nonfiction greats and survival literature classics. The unraveling court-martial narrative holds the savvy of a courtroom thriller, beckoning readers into a vividly recreated world of 18th-century naval warfare and exploration.

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  First Words - Earliest Writing...

  Paul Mandelbaum

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  Many kids write stories, but only a few of them grow up to be successful authors. Before there was Carrie, there was " Johnathan and the Witchs." And before there was Rabbit Angstrom, Toyota dealer, there was Manuel Cirarro, famous detective. Could we have seen the seeds of success in Stephen King's and John Updike's juvenilia? These young writers are the same people who dominated the best seller lists and occupy the most celebrated spots on bookshelves in our stores, libraries, and homes. Here is a funny and surprisingly informative gathering of childhood creations by celebrated writers— authors who were amused by and happy to share their own early efforts.
  
  
  • Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus
  
  • Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka
  
  • Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor
  
  • Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy
  
  • Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates
  
  • Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal
  
  • Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot
  
  • Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin
  
  • Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey
  
  • Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove
  
  • Elliott Gould reads Stephen King
  
  • Amy Tan reads Amy Tan
  
  • David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer
  
  • Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles
  
  • Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston
  
  • Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr.
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson
  
  • Roger Rees reads William Styron
  
  • Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin
  
  • Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle
  
  • David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss
  
  • Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell
  
  • Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff
  
  • Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella
  
  • Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin
  
  • Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon
  
  • Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily
  
  • Elliott Gould reads John Updike
  
  
  Kevin McCarthy reads Allan Gurganus
  
  
  Judith Ivey reads Margaret Atwood
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Amiri Baraka
  
  
  Alfre Woodward reads Gloria Naylor
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads Pat Conroy
  
  
  Susan Anspach reads Joyce Carol Oates
  
  
  Roger Rees reads Gore Vidal
  
  
  Daphne Zuniga reads Susan Minot
  
  
  Nana Visitor reads Ursula K. Le Guin
  
  
  Kevin McCarthy reads John Hersey
  
  
  Melissa Manchester reads Rita Dove
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads Stephen King
  
  
  Amy Tan reads Amy Tan
  
  
  David Ackroyd reads Norman Mailer
  
  
  Joel Grey reads Paul Bowles
  
  
  Maxine Hong Kingston reads Maxine Hong Kingston
  
  
  Arte Johnson reads Roy Blount Jr.
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Charles Johnson
  
  
  Roger Rees reads William Styron
  
  
  Harvey Fierstein reads Stanley Elkin
  
  
  Samantha Eggar reads Madeleine L' Engle
  
  
  David Ackroyd reads Louis Auchincloss
  
  
  Jeff Fahey reads Fred Chappell
  
  
  Harvey Fierstein reads Tobias Wolff
  
  
  Tim Matheson reads W.P. Kinsella
  
  
  Jean Smart reads Gail Godwin
  
  
  Jeff Fahey reads Stephen Dixon
  
  
  Andre Braugher reads Vance Bourjaily
  
  
  Elliott Gould reads John Updike

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  Holding Tight Letting Go - My...

  Sarah Hughes

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  'Too often we minimise the reality of terminal cancer, concentrating instead on survival records and talking only in positive pink ribbon terms. But what of those who live daily with the shadow of the disease? This is a book about how that feels. It is about how to die as much as about to how to live; yet it is also life-affirming, funny and shot through with hope.'Life is full of small details that we tuck away somewhere to revisit when we need them most: the calming sound of the sea, that childlike joy when you feel the sun hit your face on an early February morning. These small details knitted together, make up our perfect, ordinary lives. Few understood the importance of these  more than Sarah Hughes, who lived with terminal  metastatic cancer for over three years and who died in April 2021. This book is a celebration of everything that can make up a life, and how to hold it all close: how to cherish the perspective-changing, exhale-bringing perspective of a trashy novel; how to find the upside of chemo (finally being able to fit into flippy french tea dresses); how to explore the intimate topography of a body that's yours and yours alone. For fans of Matt Haig and Maggie O'Farrell, this is a tender word-of-mouth bestseller: the sort of book you'll press into the hands of your friends, family and a stranger in a bookshop.

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