As the saying goes, “A dog is man’s best friend.” But for Alpharetta Police Department Sgt. Mark Tappan, a man of deep faith, there is a much stronger connection between him and his K9, Mattis. In Tappan’s new book, “A Dog Named Mattis,” he takes readers through his experience as a K9 handler — from getting the job to mastering …
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Read More »5 new reads ahead of summer 2024 just in time for beach season
Sunscreen, sunglasses, snacks and drinks are all beach essentials. However, a must-have for your day soaking up the sun and the sand is also a summer-themed book to enjoy while the waves crash around you. Books set in the summer often tell the story of blossoming romances between two unlikely singles. Sometimes, authors even script a page-turning mystery in a …
Read More »'If the shoe fits’ and other popular phrases: Where did they come from? 3 fun origin stories
Many popular sayings used by all of us in everyday life often have fun and interesting back stories — with some more well known than others. With thousands of words in the English language —and too many vocabulary words to really know the meaning of all, at least for most people —some are bound to have multiple variations or meanings. …
Read More »How the rise of audiobooks has revolutionized reading
Most experts agree that audiobooks have completely changed the way books are consumed today. Audiobooks allow those who aren’t fans of reading physical books a new way to consume the content, while simultaneously giving busy book lovers a way to listen to novels on the go. Audiobooks are quite simple. They allow listeners to hear books read out loud, either …
Read More »Wisconsin library to accept animal photos in lieu of fines for damaged books
A library in Wisconsin announced an innovative new policy for the handling of damaged materials. Instead of paying a fine, library patrons can share a picture of the culprit. “We understand that library materials can look delicious to pets and young children, so the Middleton Public Library has unveiled a new policy for fatally chomped materials,” said the Middleton Public …
Read More »Texas author recounts near-death experiences of 70 people who 'encountered God of light and love'
Imagine all the love you’ve experienced in your entire life, from parents, spouses, friends, family — and then multiply it by a thousand. That’s the kind of love experienced by people who’ve had near-death experiences. They report being in the presence of God. John Burke, the Texas-based bestselling author of “Imagine Heaven” and now the follow-up book, “Imagine the God …
Read More »Lara Trump, Kevin Sorbo tout traditional values in new children's books at Florida story hours
Lara Trump and Kevin Sorbo have joined the Herculean effort to offer lessons to kids in traditional values amid a current culture that appears to reject them. Each celebrity is the author of a new children’s title published by Brave Books of Texas. Lara Trump, co-chair of the Republican National Committee and daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump, is the …
Read More »World War II love letters reveal passionate young man 'I never knew,' daughter writes in new book
Paula Bernice Roberts was swept off her feet by a passionate young World War II hero she met after her parents died. Her own father. “He was so romantic and he loved my mother so much,” Roberts, who lives in Massachusetts, told Fox News Digital. AMERICAN VETERANS WHO COMMIT SUICIDE ARE 95% MALE, CRISIS OFTEN DRIVEN BY FAMILY DISPUTES, SAY …
Read More »Why do we say ‘wear your heart on your sleeve’ and other love-drenched expressions? 3 fun origin stories
Popular metaphorical sayings in the English language often have a deep history and interesting background. Sayings like “cat got your tongue” and “feeling under the weather” have grown in popularity over the decades to become the catchy phrases we use today. But where did they come from? What did they originally mean? COLOR IDIOMS WE CAN’T RESIST: WHY DO WE …
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