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Book of the Week for April 14, 2025

Judy by Gerold Frank

An early even-handed biography about the singer-actress-star.

Book of the Week for April 07, 2025

Condition Critical by Echo Heron

Chaos inside an ER.

The Grateful American Book Prize Is Accepting Submissions For 2025

Submit your book online via the 2025 Grateful American Book Prize Submission Form before July 31, 2025.

What to Watch for April 2025

Billy & Molly:
An Otter Love Story

A heart-warming story of the love between a wild otter, Molly, and her devoted rescuer, Billy, set in the remote...

April 2025 Newsletter

April 2025 Book Recommendations

A curated list of books and literary classics for your reading pleasure by David Bruce Smith Publications.

Movie of the Month for April 2025

From The Mixed-up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

A brother and sister run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Book of the Week for March 31, 2025

When Bad Things Happen To Good People by Harold Kushner

A rabbi explains–why in a universe that is allegedly benevolent–inexplicable, tragic events happen.

Book of the Week for March 24, 2025

And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

How knocking down obstacles elevated self-esteem; poems.

Book of the Week for March 17, 2025

The Best Of Everything by Rona Jaffe

Three girls from different backgrounds go to New York City to find success and marital bliss.

Book of the Week for March 10, 2025

Emily Dickinson Face To Face by Martha Dickinson Bianchi

A 1932 memoir about the author’s aunt.

Book of the Week for March 03, 2025

Not That Fancy LESSONS ON LIVING, LOVING, EATING AND DUSTING OFF YOUR BOOTS
by Reba McEntire

From Oklahoma to the rodeo; on the road to country stardom; and movies to podcasts.