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November 2025 Newsletter

To the Root of Right

Laurie Halse Anderson Wins 2025 Grateful American Book Prize For Rebellion 1776

Honorable Mentions awarded to Rebecca Brenner Graham and Debbie Levy

Book of the Week for October 27, 2025

Incidents In The Rue Laugier by Anita Brookner

After her mother’s death, a daughter reconstructs the courtship and early married years of her parents.

Book of the Week for October 13, 2025

Arrogant Beggar by Anzia Yezierska

Three generations of immigrants contend with substandard working conditions and employer abuse.

Rebellion 1776 By Laurie Halse Anderson Wins 2025 Grateful American Book Prize

Honorable Mentions Go to Rebecca Brenner Graham and Debbie Levy for Works on Frances Perkins and the Scopes Trial

Book of the Week for October 06, 2025

Good Stuff by Jennifer Grant

A loving memoir by Cary Grant’s daughter.

October 2025 Newsletter

Beautiful Ambition

October 2025 Book Recommendations

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

What to Watch for October 2025

Bridgerton

During the Regency era in England, eight close-knit siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family attempt to find love.

Movie of the Month for October 2025

A Chorus Line

Seventeen Broadway dancers audition for parts in a show; Michael Douglas stars.

Book of the Week for September 29, 2025

The Pawnbroker’s Daughter by Maxine Kumin

A memoir; a Jewish woman balances the conflicting duties of wife, mother, husband, and well-regarded poet.

Book of the Week for September 22, 2025

The Power Of Half by Kevin Salwen and Hannah Salwen

The story of how a family decided to sell their house, and donate part of the proceeds to charity.