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ByMichelleBook Two in the Dark Cycle Book Series. For those who love stories about good vs. evil, heaven vs. hell, this is your kind of book. In book two, Aidan is still learning more about his powers and what happened to his sister Ava. Stuck between his love for two girls, all struggle in their…
A Dog’s Purpose
ByMichelleFor those who love animals, especially dogs, this is the book for you. This is the story of a dog who lives many lives and one day finds his purpose with a boy named Ethan. With each life, he remembers his previous life and it helps him get through that life until one day, he…
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PW Book Club: Anat Talshir’s “About the Night”
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