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An infamous murder case is blown back open when a true crime writer’s sister goes missing - and her bestselling book might be the key to finding he...

Red Nose, Book #2 In the second installment of the Red Nose Books series, little Jimmy’s philosophy of life has always been to “keep your sunny sid...

Red Nose, Book #1 Never Grow Up! teaches us to retain our childlike wonder of the world. Jimmy, the narrator and my husband, was a firm believer in...

When Jack's favorite shirt rips, nothing else feels right.  Can Jack find comfort in something new - or will no shirt ever measure up?

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING AMY ADAMS - In this blazingly smart and voracious debut novel, an artist turned stay-at-home mom becomes convin...

Numbland Security, Book #1 National intelligence officers, governors, and congressional oversight leaders seek her advice. Carrie Station is a risi...

He knows there is something special in his hands, he just isn't sure exactly what it is. And even when he gets teased, he never EVER stops believin...

Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports A news-making and electrifying portrait of sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascen...

Ancient treasure. Modern pirates. Instant adventure. A thrilling blend of classic adventure, razor-sharp wit, and heart-pounding danger, One Man’s ...

Riley Fisher, Book #2 In a brilliant and addictive thriller for fans of Tana French and Liz Moore, FBI rookie Riley Fisher must navigate a brutal s...

A coming-of-age comedy. A telenovela-worthy drama. A moving family saga. All in a phone call you won't want to hang up on... A young woman reckons ...

Papa has a dilemma, but he also has a solution! Disinterested in bland foods, Papa makes sure that he always has a pepper in his pocket to add the ...

A dazzling debut novel about best friends, adolescent longing, and the Florida pawn shop that promises to make their dreams come true - if it doesn...

A terrifying tale of supernatural horror set in a cursed Louisiana bayou, from the minds of legendary director George A. Romero and bestselling aut...

A lighthearted, thought-provoking - and yes, weird! - story about celebrating the different quirks we all have, from award-winning creators Victor ...

Iowa is in the heart of America and is often referred to as "flyover" country. Sara Broers, a lifelong Iowan, shares how easy it is to have a perfe...

Tony Harrington, Book #4 The violent death of a famous actress rocks the rural Iowa town of Orney, where a Hollywood movie company is filming on lo...

I Am Taking 100% Responsibility "It's a dog's life," says Polly the Talking Collie, after her arrival on a modern Heritage and Century farm in Iowa...

116 Years of Professional Baseball in Des Moines, Iowa Baseball fans in general and Chicago Cub fans in particular will enjoy author Steve Dunn's a...

Quilly is a porcupine with a prickly problem. He pokes, pops, and pierces everything in sight! His friend's birthday party was a catastrophe. Games...

A Puzzle Book and Journal to Take with You on the Trail This packable little book guides young explorers toward adventure on the Raccoon River Vall...

It’s America 1969, but different than the one you know. Richard Nixon is in the first year of his third term. The Vietnam War is raging overseas. A...

In Dexton, Iowa, every man, woman, and child grapples with the challenges of small-town life, each seeking redemption - or escape - from a land to ...

This gripping drama follows Tom Duncan, the sole survivor of the largest cult mass suicide in U.S. history, as he works to rebuild his shattered li...