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Book of the Week for March 20, 2023

When Things Fall Apart
Heart Advice For Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

A former American wife and mother turned Buddhist, explains how to turn established patterns of suffering into second nature ease.

Book of the Week for March 12, 2023

Becoming A Man
The Story Of A Transition by P. Carl

Tormented by gender conflicts, “Polly” gives way to “Carl”.

Book of the Week for March 05, 2023

The River Of Doubt THEODORE ROOSEVELT’S DARKEST JOURNEY

by Candice Millard

Sloppy advice, poor planning, and the wrath of the Amazon nearly kills the former president, during a six-month expedition.

March 2023 Newsletter

Movie of the Month for March 2023

Born Free

An English game warden and his wife adopt Elsa the Lioness in Kenya until she is blamed for causing an...

March 2023 Book Recommendations

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

Book of the Week for February 27, 2023

The Story Of My Father by Sue Miller

A daughter tends to her parent when he contracts Alzheimer’s disease.

Book of the Week for February 20, 2023

Sophie’s Choice by William Styron

An unlikely romance between a Southern writer, and a Polish woman who holds a horrifying secret.

Book of the Week for February 13, 2023

A World Of Light PORTRAITS AND CELEBRATIONS
by May Sarton

A potpourri of people who influenced the writer’s work — and life.

February 2023 Newsletter

Friendship, Feminism, Fortitude, and France.

Book of the Week for February 01, 2023

The Immigrants by Howard Fast

A 1906 San Francisco earthquake catapults a roughneck into a wealthy shipping magnate; book one of six.

Movie of the Month for February 2023

Pete ‘n’ Tillie

A middle-aged couple, hesitant about marrying, tolerates instability and tragedy.