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What to Watch for September 2025

My Oxford Year

An ambitious young American woman, sets out for Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream.

September 2025 Newsletter

"Rights" of Passage

Book of the Week for August 25, 2025

The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank by Erma Bombeck

A humorous account of how the author and her family gave up their bustling city life for a quieter existence...

Book of the Week for August 18, 2025

Helter Skelter by Vincent Bugliosi
with Curt Gentry

The gruesome account of how Charles Manson and his followers murdered the actress Sharon Tate, and others.

Book of the Week for August 11, 2025

The Chosen by Chaim Potok

Two Jewish boys foster a friendship.

Thanks To All Who Submitted Books To The 2025 Grateful American Book Prize

The 2025 winner will be announced in October.

Book of the Week for August 04, 2025

Heyday by Dore Schary

A Hollywood screenwriter jettisons to studio boss.

August 2025 Book Recommendations

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

What to Watch for August 2025

I Love Lucy

Lucy attempts to land a commercial role and ends up consuming too much "Vitameatavegamin."

Movie of the Month for August 2025

The Last Picture Show

During the early ‘50s, a group of adolescent teenagers come of age in a Northern Texas town.

August 2025 Newsletter

LIVING BETWEEN THE LINES

Book of the Week for July 28, 2025

Accountable THE TRUE STORY OF A RACIST MEDIA ACCOUNT AND TEENAGERS WHOSE LIVES IT CHANGED

by Dashka Slater

An intolerant post goes viral and divides a community in California.