I absolutely love when I can finally decorate the house for the Halloween party. Tables and chairs are moved to their party positions. Serving bowls and platters are ready for food and properly labeled with Post-Its stating what food they will be filled with. It is such a relief when all the ideas that I have been tossing around in my head can finally be set up and little adjustments made as needed. I love the fact that it take me weeks to set all of this up, but when the party is over, within a few hours it’s all gone like it never happened. The only proof that it did happened is the refrigerator filled with the huge amount of leftovers because I always make too much. Which is just fine because I am usually too tired to make anything for a few days afterwards. Hmm… I gotta go. I just got an idea for the drink station.
Bound By Vines
by G.R. McWhorter
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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Bound By Vines is the story of the two very different sisters who must learn how to work together to save the family winery from bankruptcy after the sudden, unexpected, death of their parents. Rose is the older sister who is forced to leave her law career to run the winery. Lea is the younger, bohemian, university student sister who seems to stumble her way through life, often with disastrous results. Luckily for the sisters, loyal workers are on hand to help. The sisters must learn how to navigate the wine-making process, wine competitions, and make sales to keep the family business afloat. The sisters share their unique holidays, like Chrismukkah, with their friends and family while also experiencing the ups and downs of dating. Lea is usually more interested in running off with her abusive rocker boyfriend who also happens to be an arsonist while Rose is oblivious to the flirtations of men. Can these very different sisters learn to work together and avoid physical and financial danger to keep their family winery? Bound By Vines is a story of determination, tragedies, hope, and enjoying good wine along the way. It is like a fine wine, permeated with the rich bouquet of life.
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Escaping Budapest: A WW2 Historical Novel Based on a True Story
by Eitan Posner HaLevy
Genre: Nonfiction
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Budapest, winter 1944: As chaos and anarchy run rampant throughout Hungary, one family must endure impossible evils to escape Budapest with their lives.
When a drunken neighbor brings the ruthless Arrow Cross gendarme straight to their front door, the Levy family realizes their days in the city they once called home are numbered. After years of loyalty and community, a Christian neighbor’s kindness saves their lives. Yet even simple kindness does not last long in Budapest.
To increase their chances of survival, the stronghearted Miriam Levy and her husband Istvan decide to split from their daughter, 17-year-old Magda – who attempts to save her newly wedded husband from certain death. And while Istvan finds shelter at the Swiss Embassy, Miriam is caught by a Hungarian mob, led by a sadistic young priest for whom the ends of a pure Hungary are enough to justify any means.
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DEADLY DECEIT
by Rob Wilbur
Genre: Crime Fiction | Mystery
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B.L. Cummings, a wealthy mining industrialist, wants his daughter Debra back. She married the wrong man. He’s handsome, smooth-talking Wesley Trouten, who is after her money once she inherits.
But Trouten is impatient and discovers a secret about the Cyclone Copper Mine he can use to make himself rich. Then a cave-in shuts it down, leaving one person dead. Was it just an accident, or part of a grand plan?
Enter Seth Bristol, a private investigator, who must see through the smokescreen of lies and deception thrown at him from all directions. Finally, his investigation discovers the ugly truth — two murders, and those who profited by having the mine destroyed. But it lacks the hard evidence needed to give to the police, so he hatches a plan that will get him the proof he needs.
As events unfold, he becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit. One in which he must track down a clever murderer and save his own life, as well as the life of a kidnapped young woman he has vowed to protect.
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Uncle Eli
by KRISTI COPELAND
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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When Roger Lawrence inherits a vineyard from his Uncle Eli, he has no clue the kind of adventure he’s getting himself into. With the help of his wife Benita, they take on the task of reviving the abandoned vines, building Castle Oaks Winery from the ground up. But strange things begin to happen — customers are convinced the winery is haunted, and the Lawrences find themselves at a loss to explain the inexplicable.
Enter a group of determined friends, ready to solve the mystery behind the strange happenings at Castle Oaks. Twists and turns lead them down a path they never imagined, culminating in a revelation of buried family secrets.
Gripping and full of intrigue, “Uncle Eli” takes you on a journey through the tangled vines of one family’s history, and the determination it takes to bring forth new growth.
Welcome to Castle Oaks, where the wine flows and the secrets run deep.
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Rag Doll Bones: A Northern Michigan Asylum Novel
by J.R. Erickson
Genre: Horror
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Each book in the Northern Michigan Asylum Series is a stand alone novel.
Their mothers told them monsters weren’t real, but they were wrong.
It’s the start of summer vacation in 1983. Twelve-year-olds Ashley and Sid are excited for three months of swimming at the pit, playing arcade games, and getting lost in the woods.
But the woods aren’t safe.
Kids are going missing in their small town. One of them has been found dead. The cops are indifferent, the parents are clueless, and a summer of fun Is slowly turning into a summer of terror.
Sid and Ashley have come face to face with the monster, more boy than creature, and are desperate to reveal it.
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Mercenary
by David M. Gaughran
Genre: Historical Fiction | Literary Fiction
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New Orleans, 1891: Lee Christmas gets drunk and falls asleep at the throttle of his locomotive, plowing straight into an oncoming train. Blacklisted from the railroad and his marriage in tatters, he flees New Orleans on a steamer bound for the tropics.
In Honduras, he begins a quiet new life. But trouble has a way of finding Christmas. With unrest sweeping the countryside, he’s kidnapped by bandits. Soon, he finds himself taking sides in an all-out civil war–as leader of the rebellion.
MERCENARY is the thrilling story of the USA’s most famous soldier of fortune: the hard-drinking drifter who changed the fate of a nation.
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Vintage Recipes of the 1970s: A Cookbook Representing the Decade of the Me Generation (Vintage & Retro Recipes)
by Steven Master
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine
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The Me Decade & Focus on International Cuisines
Immerse yourself in the groovy culinary delights of a bygone era with our captivating cookbook, “Vintage Recipes of the 1970s!” This exquisite collection of iconic dishes harks back to the days of disco, bell-bottoms, and free-spirited culinary creativity. Whether you’re a cooking connoisseur or a kitchen newbie, this cookbook offers a rich array of classic recipes that will reignite your passion for food and transport you to the heart of the colorful 1970s.
With over 60 carefully curated recipes spanning cocktails, appetizers, main courses, and desserts, “Vintage Recipes of the 1970s” is your one-stop guide to hosting a retro-inspired feast. Kick off your culinary adventure with a refreshing Tequila Sunrise, delve into the indulgence of Clams Casino, and savor the mouthwatering flavors of Chicken Kiev or Beef Bourguignon. Round off your meal with a heavenly slice of Carrot Cake or a generous serving of Apple Crisp. Each recipe is accompanied by detailed, step-by-step instructions, ensuring a flawless and enjoyable cooking experience.
“Vintage Recipes of the 1970s” goes beyond the recipes themselves, providing fascinating insights into the historical and cultural context that defined this iconic decade. As you explore the pages of this cookbook, you’ll uncover the stories behind each dish and learn about the trends that shaped the culinary landscape of the 1970s. From the rise of vegetarianism and the popularity of fondue parties to the Jell-O salad craze, our cookbook delves into the unique food culture that defined this unforgettable era.
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The Four Baristas of the Apocalypse
by Geoff Blackwell
Genre: Science Fiction
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During Earth’s darkest hour, unexpected heroes are stirring… their coffee, that is.
Four baristas on a camping trip are under-qualified to save the world from an alien invasion. But thanks to a hologram with no fashion sense, newly developed superpowers, and an alien with a guilty conscience, they’ve landed the job anyway.
So grab your double-shot of java, your blueberry muffin, and strap in. It’s going to be a bumpy ride. Hasta barista, baby!
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Because of a Dog: A Western Novella
by Donald L. Robertson
Genre: Westerns | Action & Adventure
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“Don’t meet too many people who don’t like dogs. Mostly those kind of folks ain’t worth knowing.”
Nolan Parker rides into Mustang City looking for grazing land of his own.
With money in his pocket, he’s in town to buy a ranch.Then he saves a boy’s dog from a killer.
Now he finds himself embroiled in the beginnings of a range war, battling the hired gunmen of a ruthless rancher. He must make a decision. Stay and fight, or cut and run.
Because of a Dog, is a drama of honor, love, hate, and death — a stirring tale of the old west that will keep you engrossed to the very end.
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