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Annabelle Scarlette von Lemberg’s ‘Joy: A Novel’ Pairs a Razor-Sharp Heroine with an Unreadable Stranger

Publication date: October 23, 2026

Joy: A Novel by Annabelle Scarlette von Lemberg book cover, the word JOY in tall white letters rising through orange flames on a black background

A generous gesture at an airport can change the direction of an entire life. In Joy: A Novel, Annabelle Scarlette von Lemberg sends a formidable woman toward an encounter that will test her deepest convictions. The journey begins with a surrendered plane ticket and leads into a romance charged with secrecy, magic, and unsettling consequences.

‘All the Dead Fallen Leaves’ by Author M. Blair Reveals How Isolation and Unanswered Pain Can Lead to Tragedy

Publication date: October 23, 2026

All the Dead Fallen Leaves by M. Blair book cover, a sketched young man in boots sitting with his head buried in his folded arms above scattered orange autumn leaves

Long before violence erupts, there may be changes that appear small enough to overlook. A person withdraws, anger hardens, dangerous ideas gain influence, and opportunities to offer help quietly disappear. In All the Dead Fallen Leaves, author Morgan Blair uses fiction to make those warning signs memorable. The result is a disturbing psychological novel shaped by grief, research, and a sincere desire to encourage intervention.

One Suspicious Email Can Ruin a Week. Rex Calloway’s ‘Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online’ Explains What Matters

Publication date: October 21, 2026

Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online: A Non-Technical Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet by Rex Calloway book cover, bold red and navy title lettering on a cream background

“Is this email real?” It’s a short question, often asked while someone is already hovering over a link. Answering it requires judgment, and plenty of internet users have never been shown what to look for. That missing explanation sits at the heart of Rex Calloway’s Stop Doing Dumb Shit Online: A Non-Technical Guide to Staying Safe on the Internet. Available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover editions, the book examines the choices people face whenever they go online.

E.K. Mockingham’s ‘Pickled Chicken’ Gives Little Readers a Big Reason to Be Kind

Publication date: October 20, 2026

Pickled Chicken by E.K. Mockingham book cover, a fluffy green chick holding a glowing pickle in a farmyard at dusk

Some picture-book characters are easy to imagine joining the family bookshelf. A bright green chick with a friend named Dust Bunny certainly has the credentials, especially when his adventure begins with a glowing pickle. In Pickled Chicken, E.K. Mockingham gives young readers an unusual hero whose journey brings friendship, laughter, and everyday kindness into the same cheerful world.

Damien R. Todor’s ‘WHITE PATHS’ and ‘Dreams Left Undreamed’ Offer Light Through Grief and Uncertainty

Publication date: October 18, 2026

A chance meeting can redirect a life. A quiet prayer can open the door to an unexpected relationship. In WHITE PATHS and Dreams Left Undreamed, Serbian author Damien R. Todor follows characters whose personal struggles gradually reveal deeper questions about faith, destiny, sacrifice, and the unseen connections between people.