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So you want to be psychic?

So you want to be psychic?

— Billy Roberts

Psychic powers are those abilities for which contemporary science has no explanation, such as clairvoyance, healing, precognition, telepathy etc. Early man used such skills very effectively before the advent of speech – but most of us have lost these abilities. Psychic development is, therefore, not so much a case of receiving knowledge, but remembering what we have long since forgotten.
Fiction - Sci Fi & Fantasy Adults
The squeaky wheel

The squeaky wheel

— Guy Winch

Today we complain about everything – yet most of us grumble and vent neither expecting nor getting meaningful resolutions. Wasting prodigious amounts of time and energy on unproductive complaints can take an emotional and psychological toll on our moods and well-being. We desperately need to relearn the art of complaining effectively.
Non-Fiction Adults
Bivouac

Bivouac

— Kwame Dawes

When his father dies in suspicious circumstances, Ferron Morgan’s trauma is increased by the conflict within his family and his father’s friends over whether the death is the result of medical negligence or a political assassination. Ferron has lived in awe of his father’s radical commitments but is forced to admit that, with the 1980s’ resurgence of the political Right in the Caribbean, his father had lost faith.
Fiction Adults
A billion reasons why

A billion reasons why

— Kristin Billerbeck

Katie McKenna is leading a perfect life with her soon-to-be fiancé, Dexter. And then in walks Luc DeForges, her bold breathtaking ex-boyfriend. Only now he’s a millionaire. And he wants her to go home to New Orleans to sing for a friend’s wedding, as his date. But Katie made up her mind about Luc eight years ago, after a very public breakup.
Fiction - Romance Adults
Season of the witch

Season of the witch

— Natasha Mostert

Gabriel Blackstone makes an excellent living stealing other people’s secrets. When a former lover asks him to look into the disappearance of her stepson, Gabriel’s investigations lead him to a rambling Victorian home where time seems to stand still. Gabriel becomes increasingly bewitched by the house, and by its owners, the beautiful, enigmatic Morrighan and Minnaloushe Monk.
Fiction - Mystery & Thrillers - Sci Fi & Fantasy Adults
Indigo Blues

Indigo Blues

— Danielle Joseph

I never asked to be famous – or infamous. Such is my fate for briefly dating (and dumping) Adam Spade. Yes, the Adam from the indie rock band who wrote “Indigo Blues” – the song that gave the band overnight success, propelled them to New York City, and stole my precious anonymity. Now I’m pawed by fans, stalked by reporters, and pegged as a vicious heartbreaker. And Adam is still calling me. Doesn’t he have better things to do?
Fiction - Romance Teenagers
Begging For Change

Begging For Change

— Sharon G. Flake

A year after Raspberry’s mother threw her hard-earned money out the window like trash; Raspberry is still struggling to find balance and security in her life. More than anything, she wants a father who will love and protect her, like Zora’s dad. Raspberry’s drug-addicted father returns. He’s desperate enough to steal, just like Raspberry, who ends up doing the unthinkable. But nothing good comes of bad money.
Fiction Teenagers
Busted

Busted

— Anthony John

Up until two weeks ago, the sexiest thing Kevin Mopsely had touched his lips was the spit-filled mouth piece of his flute. But when he accidently volunteers for the jocks’ Graduation Rituals, Kevin’s social stock and his make-out-record-soars. All he has to do to preserve his alpha male status is to compile the annual Book of Busts, a record of the chest size of every girl in the senior class.
Fiction Teenagers
Food, Girls, and Other Things I Can’t Have

Food, Girls, and Other Things I Can’t Have

— Allen Zadoff

This is the moment. It’s time to tell April the truth about how I feel. But all I can think is that I probably have Caesar salad stuck in my teeth. Kiss the girl, the song says. The song is right. But there’s another song. The one in my head. It says, Fat guys don’t get to kiss the girl. This song comes with a YouTube clip. It’s a scene of a big fat kid trying to kiss this little cute girl.
Fiction - Romance Teenagers
Losing Romeo

Losing Romeo

— A.J Byrd

BFF – that’s Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler. Growing up together in an Atlanta housing project, the girls have always been there for each other. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning. New guys, new gossip, new rivals the trio have plenty to occupy their time now that Romeo, the football star who almost cost them their friendship is out of the picture. Or is he?
Fiction Teenagers
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