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AViD presents — Nikki Erlick

Nikki Erlick | The Poppy Fields

 

@Central Library

Central Library 1000 Grand, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Poppy FieldsĀ (release date: June 17), is a retelling ofĀ The Wizard of Oz.Ā The book is a high-concept speculative story of healing, self-discovery, and friendship about an experimental and controversial treatment center in the remote California desert that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain.

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Rahim Thayer | The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer GuysĀ 

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Mental Health Guide for Cis and Trans Queer GuysĀ offers GBTQ men a powerful, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-based approach to heal from systemic inequities and improve their mental health.

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Judge CJ Williams | A Monster in Mount Pleasant

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Through the lens of a classmate who later became a federal judge, this compelling narrative unearths the societal cracks that shaped both the victims and the perpetrator.

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Ann Schreiber | Emily’s Next ChapterĀ 

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Emily's Next Chapter is a heartfelt romance about second chances, blending families, and finding love later in life.

Meet the Poet

David Wolf | Seven

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 is a rich and complex collection of poetry by noted U.S. poet, David Wolf. The title refers to the seven voicings or personas that make up the collection.

Book Launch!

Stephanie R. Caffrey | Decoding the Heart

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Romance and suspense combine as Matthew, a behavioral analyst with the FBI and Rebecca, a widowed single woman, join forces to catch the serial killer who is terrorizing their town.Ā Ā 

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Denise Williams | Just Our Luck

@ Marshalltown Public Library

Marshalltown Public Library

A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams.

Book Launch!

Arbor Sloane | Not Who You Think

 

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

The copycat of a killer made famous by a true crime author kidnaps a classmate of the author’s daughter in this twisty thriller, perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins.

Book Launch!

Laura Snider | Bodies of Proof

 

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

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Richard Tillinghast | Night Train to Memphis

 

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Night Train to Memphis, Richard Tillinghast’s fourteenth book of poetry, represents the culmination of a long writing career and a return to the author’s roots.

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Lorna Stallman | Broom-Tastrophe, Klink, Shear Magic

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Children's author Lorna Lovell Stallman will share three books, including her newest title, Broom-tastrophe.

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Ann M. Morris | Kwame’s Big Day

@Beaverdale Books

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Kwame’s Big Day is about a young village boy in southern Ghana.