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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | June 6, 2024 · 5:00 am

19 The Musical Audiobook Tour

Historical Musical

Date Published: March 2024

Publisher: Through the 4th Wall

Narrators:

Katie Ganem / Millicent Scarlett / Maria Ciarrocchi / Brenda Parker /
Meredith Eib

Brian Lyons-Burke / Elizabeth Keith / Sidney Davis / Karen Spigel / Odette
Gutierrez del Arroyo

Run Time: 02:36:38

19: The Musical is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B.
Wells, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Inez Milholland and the other
suffragists who fought to get women the right to vote – The 19th Amendment.
The inspirational story of these fearless women is brought to life through
jazz, traditional musical standards style, spoken word, and hints of gospel.
Alice Paul and the suffragist’s fight for equality have been re-imagined for
a new generation with a poignant and uplifting message that will resonate
for years to come.

Originally created and performed on stage, 19: The Musical has been adapted
for a new medium to reach a broader audience through audiobooks.

Book & Lyrics by Jennifer Schwed and Doug Bradshaw, Music Composed & Arranged by Charlie Barnett

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

Forever, Now Blitz

Drama / Fiction

Date Published: May 19, 2024

Publisher: Mindstir Media

Marriage was supposed to be happily ever after, but it turned out to be
anything but.

Darya’s life takes an unexpected turn when she marries a man despite her
intuition, believing in the promise of a happy and everlasting future.
However, the façade of their seemingly-perfect life begins to crumble
when her husband’s infidelity and lies come to light, leaving their home and
hearts shattered.

As Darya grapples with the pain of a broken marriage and the
responsibilities of motherhood, she embarks on a quest to find her own
happiness and purpose. Navigating through a heart-wrenching journey of
betrayal, loss, and rebuilding, Darya learns hard-fought lessons about the
world and herself.

Forever, Now is a tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the enduring
power of love and determination. It explores the depths of human emotions
and the indomitable spirit of a woman who finds her way back to happiness
despite life’s most painful setbacks.

About the Author

Haleh Shahrzad, the author of Forever, Now, was born in Tehran, Iran. Her
journey began with a challenging experience in her homeland when she faced
obstacles to higher education due to improper hijab and her absence at
Islamic Friday prayers, despite passing the entrance exam and gaining
acceptance to Tehran University. Determined to pursue her dreams, she made
the courageous and harrowing decision to leave Iran.

As an Iranian-American, Haleh offers a unique and powerful perspective in
her storytelling. She adeptly integrates her rich cultural experiences into
her narratives, creating compelling stories that resonate with readers.
Currently residing in California, she shares her life with her husband and
son.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

Field Mouse Fairy Lights Virtual Book Tour

Children’s Book / Healthy Eating / Parenting

Date Published: 2/13/2024

Does your child refuse to try new foods?

Do they go off foods they used to like?

They don’t want to help with meal prep?

They become impossible at mealtimes and say they don’t like it before
seeing it.

Why are dinosaur-shaped nuggets so popular? They taste just the same as
normal nuggets, but they are shaped for fun.

If you put a sticker of your child’s favorite cartoon character on an
apple, they will want that apple, not the identical one next to it.

What if there was a fun game to play at mealtimes that also helps with
picky eating?

This book gives you just that. Imagine if you stood in the middle of the
kitchen and said in a funny voice, “I think Kiwi fruit looks like
troll boulders, and they’re all mine,” or “Brussels
Sprouts look like cannon balls, so tonight we’re eating like
pirates,” or “This rice looks just like snowflakes, can you
sprinkle the snowflakes on that plate for me?” Do you think
you’d have your child’s attention and possibly get a
giggle?

Children have amazing imaginations, so let’s use them to reduce the
stress around mealtimes and create a play environment.

Written by a Nutritionist and mum of two who has helped many children
overcome picky eating and families reconnect at mealtimes, this little book
takes you into a food fairytale. It encourages children and adults to come
up with their ideas of what food looks like to them.

About the Author

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Author: Emma Brown @emmajebbink

Author Photo Credit: Malo Photography (Instagram @malophotographyau)

Illustrator Credit: Sally Stephens (Instagram: @sals_animation)

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | June 5, 2024 · 5:00 am

Wrinkled Rebels Reveal

Literary Novel / Historical Fiction

Date Published: 07-23-2024

Publisher: Vine Leaves Press

Now 80 years old, retirement and advanced age have dissipated the spirit of
six college radicals of the 1960s, who jointly had participated in civil
rights campaigns and anti-war protests. Having engaged in only periodic
communication over the decades, they suddenly receive an invitation to
reunite for an extended weekend. Struggling with whether to go, each of them
has divergent qualms and expectations for the proposed gathering.

During their three days together, they confront their inner demons, each
other, and their future. Does Rebecca, the prime mover of the event, find
solace after losing her wife and career? Can Malaika regain her sense of
self after stepping down from her successful law practice? Mourning the loss
of her youthful athletic prowess and attractiveness, what happens when
Deanna faces her old friends?

Struggling with two divorces and a failing marriage, can Russell attain
peace of mind? How will Max, an expat living in Canada, manage with his
incipient dementia? Will the demoralized Keith recover his idealism?

Wrinkled Rebels is a story of how six people achieve meaningful lives
through the struggle for social justice. It is also a tale of love, the
bonds of friendship, and growing old positively.

About the Author

Laura Katz Olson, AGF Distinguished Professor of Political Science, has
taught at Lehigh University since 1974. To date, she has published nine
nonfiction books, focusing on aging and healthcare. Her latest, Ethically
Challenged: Private Equity Storms U.S. Health Care has been awarded several
gold medals, including from the Independent Book Publishers Association
(IBPA) and the Benjamin Franklin Awards. Elder Care Journey: A View from the
Front Lines, which relates her personal experiences as a caregiver for her
mother, won a Gold Medal in the Ninth Annual Living Now Book Awards.
Wrinkled Rebels is her second novel.

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Twitter @lauralee111

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | June 4, 2024 · 5:05 pm

Avil of God Tour

Historical Fiction

Date Published: 1/18/2024

Narrator: Deborah Balm

Run Time: 15h 30 min

It is 741. Only one thing stands between Charles the Hammer and the
throne—he’s dying. Despite his best efforts, the only thing to reign
after Charles’s death is chaos. Son battles son, Christianity battles
paganism, and Charles’s daughter flees his court for an enemy’s love.

Based on a true story, Anvil of God is a whirlwind of love, honor,
sacrifice, and betrayal that follows a bereaved family’s relentless quest
for power and destiny.

About the Author

After a 25-year career working as a press secretary on Capitol Hill,
writing a weekly column for a daily newspaper, and managing crisis and
public affairs for many of the largest American corporations and
institutions, J. Boyce Gleason began writing historical fiction to satisfy
his passion for storytelling.

His first novel ANVIL OF GOD, Book One of the Carolingian Chronicles
received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, was named Historical
Fiction Book of the Year by the Independent Publishers Awards and
Mainstream/Literary e-Book of the Year by Writers Digest Magazine. The
sequels (Wheel of the Fates & Crown of a King) both received 4.5 ratings
or better on Amazon.

With an AB in history from Dartmouth College, Gleason brings a strong
understanding of the events that shaped history. He says he writes
historical fiction to discover “why.” He and his wife live in
Virginia.

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