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DVD cover for “The American Revolution” by PBS, featuring silhouetted revolutionaries, a quill, and the words “We the People” on a historical document background.
Two people stand facing each other outdoors, holding yellow and blue umbrellas, with hills in the background. The Blu-ray cover reads “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.”.
Blu-ray cover for “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” shows a woman hugging a child under rain, with koi fish and a colorful building in the background.
Blu-ray cover of “For All Mankind: Season Two” showing astronauts on the moon with Earth and a lunar base in the background.
DVD cover for “Song Sung Blue” features a woman and man singing together into a microphone onstage under blue lighting, with the film title and actors’ names at the top.
DVD cover of “Is This Thing On?” shows a man and woman smiling together. The film is rated R and released by Searchlight Pictures.
DVD cover for “Mr. Nobody Against Putin” shows a man sitting on an exaggeratedly long nose superimposed over Putin’s face, with film festival awards and tagline describing the documentary.
Promotional poster for three Hallmark movies: “Journey to You,” “An Easter Bloom,” and “The Blessing Bracelet,” each with lead characters pictured and distinct background settings.
Poster for “Killers of the Flower Moon” featuring animal skulls, bones, and a crescent moon design arranged on a dark, textured background. Criterion Collection branding on the left.
A woman and man sit close together in a lush, green setting. “Hamnet” movie title and cast names appear on the cover, along with “Collector’s Edition” and production credits.
DVD cover for “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Season Three, featuring main characters in Starfleet uniforms walking on an alien landscape with a colorful, otherworldly background.
DVD cover for “The Running Man” featuring Glen Powell and other characters, with dynamic action poses and a red-toned background showcasing urban and chase elements.

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The Wish Book Christmas

The Wish Book Christmas by Lynn Austin is a delightful novella to read this Christmas season!  This Christmas story can read as a stand-alone, but it follows the story If I Were You written in 2020.  Since  the first book is so wonderful, I recommend reading both.

We follow Audrey and Eve, their sons Bobby and Harry and various family members, friends and neighbors as they celebrate Christmas. The characters, old and young alike, grow in their views of giving and receiving, loving and forgiving, dependence and independence, and they finally grow in their expectations for themselves and others.  I found myself cheering on the characters for the ways they expressed love and received love, especially because of the love they felt during the Christmas season. It’s a heartwarming story that makes the reader think about why we give gifts and how we can give gifts of service and time, besides tangible items.  A young boy looks at presents near a fireplace and decorated Christmas tree. The book title is “The Wish Book Christmas” by Lynn Austin.

Book cover of “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” by Lisa See, showing a woman in traditional attire holding a fan over her face. Text notes it is a New York Times bestseller and a major motion picture.

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

Set in nineteenth-century China, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan recounts the story of Lily and Snow Flower, two best friends who endure the foot binding tradition together. It follows their familial journeys, explores their experiences with love and marriage, and describes their adventures in motherhood. But while Lily is lucky enough to marry into wealth and lead a life of good fortune, Snow Flower’s family history and secrets force her to accept a less fulfilling future. When a misunderstanding arises between the two, their friendship hangs in the balance. This novel is full of references to China’s warn-torn past and deep-seated traditions. While the relationship between Lily and Snow Flower is the focal point of the book, readers learn a lot about the country’s history and values. An absolute must-read for historical fiction lovers, this book is available at Acorn and in the SWAN consortium.

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