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Jennifer Robin Barr Wins 2026 Grateful American Book Prize For ” Thunder And Mercy”

The award was presented at a ceremony held at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC.

Book of the Week for November 02, 2026

The Revelation Of Louisa May by Michaela MacColl

A historical novel about the Alcott’s financial difficulties, abolitionist views, and her friendships with Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo...

November 2026 Book Recommendations

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

The American Experiment

Life. Liberty. The pursuit of happiness. This sweeping historical documentary series traces how the ideals of America’s founders gave rise...

Crossing Delancey

A young woman looking for love in New York, has to choose between a successful author, and a pickle vendor.

Book of the Week for October 26, 2026

Steps by Jerzy Kosinski

A fragmented autobiography about adolescence, coming of age, and sexuality.

Book of the Week for October 19, 2026

Death Comes To The Archbishop by Willa Cather

In this 1927 novel, a priest and his friend set up a diocese in the New Mexico Territory.

Book of the Week for October 12, 2026

Channel Of Peace: Stranded In Gander On 9/11 by Kevin Tuerff

Comfort and compassion from the people of Newfoundland, after a 9/11 jet is stranded.

Jennifer Robin Barr’s Thunder And Mercy Wins 2026 Grateful American Book Prize

Honorable Mentions Awarded to Gail Jarrow and Kirstie Myvett

Book of the Week for October 05, 2026

Upstairs At The White House: My Life With The First Ladies by J. B West and Mary Lynn Kotz

West was the Executive Mansion’s chief usher from 1941 through 1969, from the Franklin Roosevelts through the Richard Nixons.

What to Watch for October 2026

The Four Seasons

The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways

October 2026 Book Recommendations

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