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The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene: Conversation Starters
In The 48 Laws of Power , readers are provided with a fascinating and comprehensive summation of the history of…
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How Children Succeed by Paul Tough: Conversation Starters
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough is the newest in guide books for parenting…
Metabolism Revolution by Haylie Pomroy: Conversation Starters
Metabolism Revolution, Haylie Pomroy’s newest self-help book, has those looking to lose weight on the edge of their seats. Through using an understanding…
Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand: Conversation Starters
It is Christmas and the Quinns are gathering once more for the holidays. This time however, their father Kelley is seriously ill. Bart…
Evicted by Matthew Desmond: Conversation Starters
Matthew Desmond, a Harvard sociologist, gives readers insight into some of Milwaukee’s poverty-stricken neighborhoods in his new book, Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the…
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: Conversation Starters
The book Never Split The Difference is written by Chris Voss. He is a former international hostage investigator for the Federal…
Resilient by Rick Hanson: Conversation Starters
Resilience is one of the most difficult virtues to come by in an ever-changing world. It’s vital that your mind will grow strengths like…
Extreme Prey by John Sandford: Conversation Starters
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EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world…
Real Food Heals by Seamus Mullen: Conversation Starters
When celebrity chef Seamus Mullen was rushed to the ER for a brain infection caused by a leaky gut, he decided he…
The Soul of America by Jon Meacham: Conversation Starters
Pulitzer Prize award-winning biographer Jon Meacham takes us back to a critical time in the history of America and explains how…
Robert B. Parker’s Old Black Magic by Ace Atkins: Conversation Starters
This 2018, New York Times bestselling author Ace Watkins releases his latest novel in his Robert B. Parker series…
The Nine of Us by Jean Kennedy Smith: Conversation Starters
The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy is a memoir by ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, the eighth of the nine…
Tailspin by Steven Brill: Conversation Starters
Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Steven Brill published his newest book Tailspin: The People and Forces Behind America’s Fifty-Year Fall - and Those Fighting…
The Last Cowboys by John Branch: Conversation Starters
Bill Wright and his ancestors have been ranchers on Smith Mesa for 150 years. Of recent years however, the ranch that has…
Trumpocracy by David Frum: Conversation Starters
In Trumpocracy: The Corruption of the American Republic , author David Frum explains why he believes President Trump is threatening our most valuable institutions…
A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas: Conversation Starters
This 2018, Sarah J. Maas releases A Court of Frost and Starlight, a companion tale to the New…
Warlight by Michael Ondaatje: Conversation Starters
When 14-year-old Nathaniel and his sister are left by their parents in the care of a man who may be a criminal, his longing…
The Russia Hoax by Gregg Jarrett: Conversation Starters
In The Russia Hoax, Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett reveals the real story behind the 2016 election. There were state collaborators…
The World As It Is by Ben Rhodes: Conversation Starters
The World As It Is: A Memoir of The Obama White House is written by former deputy national security advisor…
Varina by Charles Frazier: Conversation Starters
Bestselling author of Cold Mountain Charles Frazier releases his newest novel Varina. After marrying an old widower for financial security, Varina Howell expected a…
Suicide of the West by Jonah Goldberg: Conversation Starters
Two-time New York Times bestselling author Jonah Goldberg his newest book Suicide of the West: How The Rebirth Of Tribalism, Populism…
Hidden Christmas by Timothy Keller: Conversation Starters
Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ by Dr. Timothy Keller, pastor and bestselling author, was written to help you…
The Clean 20 by Ian K. Smith M.D.: Conversation Starters
New York Times bestselling author Dr. Ian K. Smith writes the ultimate guide to clean eating. In The Clean 20…
The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp: Conversation Starters
With the combined knowledge of a child development specialist and pediatrician, The Happiest Baby on the Block offers parents…
Into The Raging Sea by Rachel Slade: Conversation Starters
Boston-based journalist Rachel Slade writes about the fate of the container ship El Faro in her book Into The Raging Sea…
Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne: Conversation Starters
According to Erika Girardi, her alter-ego Erika Jayne keeps her from being just another rich bitch with a plane. In her memoir, Pretty…
The Plot to Destroy Democracy by Malcolm Nance: Conversation Starters
American author Malcolm Nance is a former United States Navy senior petty officer. His bestselling books include Defeating ISIS: Who…
Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston: Conversation Starters
Zora Neale Hurston, the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, tells another compelling story of the horror and injustices…
I Love Capitalism by Ken Langone: Conversation Starters
American billionaire co-founder Ken Langone writes his memoir I Love Capitalism! He tells the story of how he reached the American Dream…
Measure What Matters by John Doerr: Conversation Starters
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers investor and venture capitalist John Doerr writes an indispensable book for leaders, Measure What Matters. In this…
Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines: Conversation Starters
Magnolia Table, a cookbook, is the newest book published by Joanna Gaines. Gaines shares 125 recipes that are play an important role in…
I Can Only Imagine by Bart Millard: Conversation Starters
I Can Only Imagine: A Memoir, by Bart Millard, shows the pain, spark of faith, redemption and healing that is behind…
The Punishment She Deserves by Elizabeth George: Conversation Starters
The Punishment She Deserves takes readers in one more adventure with Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers as…
A Nantucket Wedding by Nancy Thayer: Conversation Starters
New York Times Bestselling Author Nancy Thayer another captivating novel A Nantucket Wedding. Thayer tells the story of a widow, Alison. Years…
Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza: Conversation Starters
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon, Dr. Joe Dispenza’s latest book, help readers understand the more mystical side of…
The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian: Conversation Starters
How can one night change the course of your life? This is the premise of Chris Bohjalian’s newest suspense novel The Flight…
The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins: Conversation Starters
Michael Watkins first published The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting up to Speed Faster and Smarter in 2003…
Women in Sunlight by Frances Mayes: Conversation Starters
Women in Sunlight is the tenth book authored by Frances Mayes. Famous for her warmth, heart and delicious descriptions of Tuscany, Mayes…
Who We Are And How We Got Here by David Reich: Conversation Starters
Who We Are And How We Got Here is an unprecedented study of the ancient DNA that…
Red Notice by Bill Browder: Conversation Starters
Red Notice: A True Story of Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice is Bill Browder’s captivating memoir surrounding the time he…
Natural Causes by Barbara Ehrenreich: Conversation Starters
Medical screenings that help prevent serious ailments and new fads about body-mind, mindfulness, diet and fitness techniques do not really prolong your life…
Fatal Discord by Michael Massing: Conversation Starters
Michael Massing writes a gripping dual biography of two of the greatest minds in European history. They are Desiderus Erasmus of Rotterdam (1466-1536)…
Factfulness by Hans Rosling: Conversation Starters
Biases and distorted perspectives cause people to create divisions and antipathies between groups. They also distort the way we perceive information from the media…
Girl, Wash your Face by Rachel Hollis: Conversation Starters
Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to…
Force of Nature by Jane Harper: Conversation Starters
Five women enter the Giralang Ranges for a company-sponsored hiking event but only four of them emerge after three days. Alice Russell…
The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder: Conversation Starters Political events in the past decade in Europe and America have seen Russia’s strong interference – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s…
Dear Madam President by Jennifer Palmieri: Conversation Starters
Jennifer Palmieri, former Communications Director of Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential elections, thought that it was no big deal for America…
To Die but Once by Jacqueline Winspear: Conversation Starters
To Die but Once, Jacqueline Winspear’s latest novel in the Maisie Dobbs’ universe is here to set readers on the edge…
