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Book of the Week for November 17, 2025

Looking After: A Memoir by John Daniel

A son tries to stave off guilt, depression, and despair as his mother slides into Alzheimer’s.

Book of the Week for November 07, 2025

When The Cheering Stopped by Gene Smith

The decline of Woodrow Wilson after his 1919 stroke, and the rise of Edith Wilson’s power.

Book of the Week for November 02, 2025

Humphrey And Me by Stuart H. Brody

An adolescent befriends the senator/vice president; based on a true story.

November 2025 Book Recommendations

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

Movie of the Month for November 2025

Agnes Of God

A psychiatrist is asked to investigate the pre=trial state of a young nun, who is found dead, with a baby.

What to Watch for November 2025

The American Revolution

A NEW FILM FROM KEN BURNS

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.