Local Community

A freewheeling, small-town attorney takes on a national murder trial when an out-of-town client is accused of killing a federal judge in Texas. “A spectacular courtroom thriller that kept me turning pages like the best of Grisham or Turow." —Michelle King, co-creator of The Good Wife, The...

What do a Zamboni, a stuffed bunny, and a blizzard have in common? Ever since Avery Hawthorn left small town Frisco, Colorado for college at UCLA, her parents have visited her in sunny California for the holidays. When a freak accident at her father’s hardware store derails their plans, Avery...

Three women at crossroads. One renewed friendship pact and a winter escape that will change their lives forever.... When Maggie inherits her grandfather’s Nantucket cottage, she realizes there’s no one in her life to fill the walls of Hope Lodge with laughter and love. Hoping she’d be...

The invitation to study at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet changes eighteen-year-old Annie Williams’ life forever. Freshly graduated from high school and ready to put a dead-end relationship behind her, Annie is prepared to spread her wings and conquer the dancing world. Roger Davies, kind...

Avery Knox got the loan. Unfortunately, she also got Riley Hart’s attention. Opening a boutique fitness studio in Delaney was supposed to be Avery’s second chance: polished floors, fresh mirrors, color-coded plans, and absolutely no room for anyone questioning whether she knew what she was doing. Then her welcome sign falls off the window, her first classes turn into gossip circuits, and the commercial banker who approved her loan keeps showing up with coffee, risk observations, and inconvenient concern. Riley Hart is practical, composed, and far too good at noticing what Avery would ...

Drawing on a rich trove of documents never before available to scholars, the author sketches the early pioneers, their daily lives, their beliefs, and their struggles to survive and prosper in this isolated mountain community. In moving detail, this book brings to life its struggle to survive, and the tragedy of its demise.

2024 Winner Gold Moonbeam Award: Best Chapter Book Series Colt, a skilled junior golfer, has one huge problem…he falls apart when playing in front of a crowd. He thinks he might have found the solution to his golfing issues when a mysterious man moves into his Palm Springs neighborhood. Colt...

Are you struggling to keep your congregation connected and engaged in an increasingly fragmented, screen-driven world? Between declining attendance, rapidly changing digital tools, and the pressure to adapt to AI and social algorithms, many pastors, church leaders, and dedicated ministry members feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is deeply discouraging to pour your heart into ministry only to feel like your message is getting lost in the digital noise. You aren't alone in facing these complex modern challenges, and your desire to see your church thrive, reach the lost, and disciple ...

The Yurok Tribe and an Indigenous family share a moving multigenerational story of their fight to undam the Klamath river—the largest river restoration project in history—and save the planet. Includes exclusive audio content! The Water Remembers is the story of Indigenous resistance and an...

Organizers, activists, artists and community members share their struggles in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. Floodlines is a firsthand account of community, culture, and resistance in New Orleans. The book weaves the stories of gay rappers, Mardi Gras Indians, Arab and Latino immigrants, public housing residents, and grassroots activists. From post-Katrina evacuee camps to torture testimony at Angola Prison to organizing with the family members of the Jena Six, Floodlines tells the stories behind the headlines from an unforgettable time and place in history.

Two starred reviews! A girl hated by her town for her father’s crimes must decide whether to save it or burn it all down when a dying god in the woods warns her of an impending catastrophe in this “enthralling, unsettling, no-holds-barred YA folk horror” (The Guardian) from “a lush...

'A surprising page-turner, full of humour and startling details' THE TIMES 'If I read a better history this year, I will be lucky' TOM HOLLAND 'An astonishing tour de force’ SPECTATOR Shortlisted for the HWA Nonfiction Crown Award Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize From Peter Marshall...

The BRAND NEW festive, uplifting read from NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Beth Moran, perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Sarah Morgan and Jenny Colgan! 🎄❤️✨ Mary never planned to stop running. With a past she’s desperate to leave behind and a baby on the way, she’s found a new home, deep in...

When a community center opens in town, many embrace it as a space where locals of all ages can gather and create. Others view it as a waste of taxpayer dollars. The director, Darleen Busby-Platt, is no less controversial. Intense and showy, Darleen has huge plans for her new role. But Lucy Stone...

A Charming Estate. A Deadly Secret and a Killer Hiding in Plain Sight. Journalist Lila Lawson, along with her loyal collie, Ella, planned to spend the weekend exploring her newly inherited coastal mansion, Wisteria Manor. But when Edgar Finch, the long-time caretaker, drops dead during her welcome dinner, Lila finds herself at the center of a murder investigation, with a whole house full of suspects and secrets. There's Agnes Willoughby, the manor's unshakably gruff housekeeper, whose chillingly calm demeanor and cryptic "last time" remarks hint at a sinister past. Then there's Douglas, ...

2024 Winner Gold Moonbeam Award: Best Chapter Book Series Summer is around the corner, and Little League first baseman, Billy Kramer, is looking forward to playing another year with the LA Southgate Sharks. His plans are uprooted when his mother announces an unexpected move to rural Bennington...

Step into the riveting world of politics and leadership with the new eBook, 'The Power of Community.' This comprehensive guide provides a unique and engaging exploration of local government, politics, campaign strategies, and much more, ideal for anyone with aspirations to enter the political arena or contribute to their local community. This eBook walks you through the journey of politics, right from understanding the foundation to wielding your influence effectively. The journey starts with a detailed introduction to local government and gradually dives into the nitty-gritty of political ...

Some loves shape a season. One true love shapes a lifetime. Sandy Saunders grows up beneath the Carolina stars, the son of ordinary parents whose quiet faith teaches him to notice people others overlook. From Sunday School rooms and YMCA gyms to hospital bedsides, baptism waters, and church hallways, Sandy slowly discovers that God’s call is not always found in the spotlight. Sometimes it is found simply by showing up. As the years pass, Sandy becomes a faithful local pastor, pouring his life into children, families, the grieving, the lonely, and the church he loves. Along the way, he ...

Read by the author. Acclaimed teaching pastor Daniel Grothe speaks to the sense of loneliness that many feel in today's age of hypermobility and noncommittal wandering. He reminds us of the ancient vow of stability and teaches us how to lead a richer life of friendship, community, and purpose...

Are media headlines about technology power consumption leaving you worried about your local utility bills and water supply? Sensational news stories make it seem like emerging tech hubs are parasitic drains on our environment. But beneath the panic lies a far more hopeful reality: modern computing infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and blockchain technology are combining into an efficient, interconnected digital ecosystem that can actually stabilize clean energy grids and build local prosperity. In Who Powers AI, you will discover the concrete engineering facts behind modern data ...