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Allen Eskens has built a strong collection of characters in his first nine novels, beginning with “The Life We Bury” in 2014.

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Whether you are a fan of historical dramas, science fiction, or a highly emotional story involving characters, 2025 surprises everyone. Here are some new, fresh stories that are bound to make their ...

In the summer of 1940, just as the World War II blitz is about to begin, Jacob Novis, 19, and his sister, Lizzie, 14, are ...

Snowy landscapes, icy air, cozy evenings spent at home…winter always provides a picture-perfect setting. Many readers even insist it's the best of all seasons for snuggling up with a good book. In ...

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has taken issue with a Netflix series it calls "dangerously misleading." ...

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