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I really loved this book. I have been waiting for its release since I started reading the advanced copy we received in the mail. I rarely read memoirs, I don’t usually enjoy them, but how could I resist the title? Bibliophobia - I couldn’t not pick it up. And I am so glad I did. This is a memoir of writing, anguish, depression, growing into oneself, and books and books and books. It’s not often I get a real detailed look into someone's relationship with books - it’s not often I’m prompted to interrogate my own - and it was a wonderful whirlwind of book recommendations and distress. This is not a light story. It begins with the author being institutionalized and ends hopeful but unsure. But it is so worth the read. I don’t have the same relationship with books that this author does. Our relationship is vastly more positive than not. That's not to say every book I've read has been good for me. For one thing, and I don’t think I can say it better than the author, “I am disturbed and irritated whenever I encounter the moralizing claim that the main point of reading…is relentlessly positive self-improvement. [That] reading is good because it makes you good. To think of reading in this reductive way is insulting, both to books and to their readers. Being good, or becoming better - how can anyone think this is the limit of the literary imagination.” Reading in and of itself, is not positive, or negative. Yes there are benefits, my larger than normal vocabulary when I was younger is an example, but the act of reading does not make you better than anyone else. Nor does reading one genre over another. There are plenty of people out there who only read the fluffiest of romance who have a level of emotional intelligence that far exceeds some of the most avid self-help readers. On the other hand, I have read things that were outright bad for me. Sad things when I didn’t need another drop in that ocean, angry things that made me feel more hopeless than I am, things I thought woul

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Beth’s experience, smarts, and know-how truly set her apart. Unquestionably connected and well-known around town, she knows every house being sold.

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This memoir that "will take your breath away" chronicles a harrowing journey through homelessness and poverty in New York City, followed by a turbulent experience in foster care (Jeanette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle). This powerful memoir exposes the harsh realities faced by countless children living in poverty and highlights Ambroz's extraordinary resilience and transformation. As young children, David and his siblings should have been focused on school, but instead they wandered the streets searching for shelter, food, and warmth while their mother struggled with mental illness. When David is placed into foster care, he initially sees it as a beacon of hope, only to find that it brings its own set of dangers. Shuffled between abusive homes and enduring the cruelty of those who rejected him for his emerging sexuality, David's experience paints a stark picture of systemic failure. Amid the turmoil, David found refuge and hope in libraries, schools, and the kindness of a few compassionate adults. His unyielding determination and resilience earned him a scholarship to Vassar College, marking the beginning of his escape from poverty. He later graduated from UCLA Law with a mission to reform laws impacting children in poverty.A Place Called Home is a poignant journey from despair to hope. It is both a gripping personal story and a compelling call to action, urging readers to move beyond sympathy and advocate for meaningful change.

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PREORDER NOTE - Publish Date is October 28, 2025. By preordering you will be reserving your copy for pickup at Slant of Light Books after the publish date. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, enjoy the magical view of Paris in this upcoming book from Everyday Parisian blogger Rebecca Plotnick.  Curated over years, Paris Every Day reveals the City of Light through Rebecca’s photography and offers you the insider knowledge to help you cultivate a French frame of mind. Join Rebecca in Every Day Paris and learn to relish the city she loves. Paris is more than a destination. It’s a lifestyle. Let Everyday Parisian blogger and photographer Rebecca Plotnick lead you on a journey of discovery in her new book, Paris Every Day. Chocolate or espresso, flower market or Musée d’Orsay, a small park or a favorite rooftop—you’ll find ideas for scouting these and more with photographs that reflect Rebecca’s decades-long love affair with the city. Paris Every Day is a sublime sortie that explores jazz bars, picnic spots, and casual bistros. Find advice for each season, including how to dress like a Parisian and indulge in the freshest regional produce. All bolstered by fabulous photos that include landmarks like the Luxembourg Gardens and the Eiffel Tower as well as prime places to people watch. But remember, with Rebecca, it’s not just about the sights; it’s how to best enjoy them. Whether you’re planning a trip or just want an escape, you will turn to this book again and again for Rebecca’s well-curated wisdom on relishing everyday moments in the City of Light. In 2008, Rebecca Plotnick found herself laid off and out of a job. A self-taught photographer, she decided to create an Etsy shop featuring her work and quickly discovered that her photographs of Paris were especially popular with her customers. Inspired by this, Rebecca packed her camera and headed to the City of Light in 2009. She roamed the cobblestone streets, learning from locals, snapping photos

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