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Two teens are sent to Mexico for the summer to unplug in this hilarious and heartwarming dual narrative by award-winning author . Newly graduated 8th graders Celi and Elio don't know each other, but after a catfishing incident in their Oakland, California, community goes viral, both sets of parents discover their recent screen overuse. Independently, they have the “brilliant” idea to ship the kids off to the same rancho in Mexico for two months, thinking it will help them reconnect with themselves.  In the middle of nowhere—without internet, electricity, or even running water—the two meet and bond over their miserable fates: Celi is forced to spend her days helping in a healing clinic with her eccentric tías while Elio carts sticks and logs to rehabilitate a river. But day by day, amidst the stark beauty and cultural richness of rural Mexico, with crushes blooming, Celi and Elio each shed a little of their online selves and begin to understand what it means to embrace nature, connect to culture, and cultivate authenticity.  Stream is a standalone story featuring the main characters from Aida Salazar's award-winning verse novels Ultraviolet and The Moon Within. This fast-paced, quick read crackles with humor, wisdom, and relatable themes. The story speaks directly to teens and will make them feel seen. 

Those natural things that unravel within the unwritten chapters of a forest locked in on being itself ahead of all other things. 100% completely natural. I being of human shape have fallen witness to it and constantly find myself bending at the knees in hopes of every finding out why the universe wanted us present as humans.

The meadows. Those places near a beautiful collection of trees that would inspire young adults and children to play baseball, soccer ball, football and hide and seek late into the night. The meadows don't seem to be inspiring tomorrow's activators.

Cafe fantasies are all the rage, and you won't want to miss this stunning debut inspired by the author's real family running an actual cafe! Marielle whisks readers into a coffee-scented cafe where one woman finds solace from her possessive husband, only to be embroiled in a centuries-old battle for power in this Celtic myth-inspired fantasy. The Cafe of Infinite Doors (Apr 28, 2026, Union Square/Hachette Books) inspires readers to explore a world parallel to our own in this mythical portal fantasy perfect for fans of Alix E. Harrow and Sarah Beth Durst!

It's never just a tropical storm or hurricane. Life after the rock begins to roll down the mountain. New plants and insects have traveled with the storm. What does that mean to a simple small-time forest?

Being a teen girl can be confusing and frustrating—luckily, Meredith Walker , brings us BE YOURSELF AND OTHER BAD ADVICE. Co-founder of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls, an organization that is dedicated to young people cultivating their authentic selves through online community, Walker has created a funny, interactive self-help book to show young people how to dig deep, find what's important to you, and use that authenticity to make the world a better place. Teen girls learn rules all the time, even if many of them go unsaid. Be yourself! But don’t be weird! Hustle hard—your future depends on it! You’re only young once—enjoy it! But no one talks about the life skill they need to navigate all those rules: how to think for themselves.   As the co-founder of Smart Girls and producer for Nick News Meredith Walker has spent years speaking directly to young people and leading workshops for teen girls. Now she’s written a witty guide for teen girls to discover who they are, feel their feelings, develop their confidence—and figure out what to do next. Compact, insightful, and full of warm big-sisterly advice, Be Yourself and Other Bad Advice is for any reader letting go of the old rules.

An old oak stands beside the slow-moving stream for decades only to learn of its fate after a storm drenched day. But it wasn't over. The human wrote the oak off as being finished. A total face plant you're done. A few days later it's a much different story. The 30-foot oak is standing up again! How?

In just one day, Elegy Anh’s old life–her job, her purpose, and her future–is over. A prophecy predicts either she or her enemy, Rava Vidar, will lead their people to victory over the other...but they don't know which. Elegy and Rava are destined to collide, with the fate of their nations hanging in the balance. And when they do, only one will be left standing. Elegy intends to make sure it’s her. #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Divergent series, and master of the dystopian genre, Veronica Roth, is back with an epic new adult dystopian novel, SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON.  Thrilling and romantic, SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON, is the harrowing story of two women on opposite sides of a war, bound together by a single man, who they are told will determine their fate. SEEK THE TRAITOR’S SON is Veronica Roth at the height of her power, with everything that made us all fall in love with dystopian adventures in the first place, while still bringing a fresh, exciting spin to the genre. Readers won’t want to miss out on what is sure to be the blockbuster hit of the summer, and the next defining work in dystopian literature. 

Billy West is one the most accomplished and beloved voice actors alive today. He's brought to life original animated characters like Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy, Doug Funnie, and Philip J. Fry, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and Professor Farnsworth (and more) on Futurama. And he's played iconic characters like Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in Space Jam, Popeye, and Woody Woodpecker.Chances are, he's made you laugh many times. You might even know some of his lines by heart.In Voice-A-Versa, West recounts his remarkable life in show business and the circuitous route that got him there, from a radio-call in contest that led to skits on morning radio in Boston, to a one-off appearance on The Howard Stern Show that turned into a regular role, to a big move to Hollywood, and legendary roles working with other talented creators.But West's life story is deeper and darker than that, and this memoir reveals the traumatic upbringing that scarred and shaped him, and which gave birth to the "Billy-verse" of voices."Billy West is the kind of genius you have to write about in the plural. He's not just a brilliant actor, he's a hundred brilliant actors. And this hilarious book will give you the lowdown on Billy's wild lives and unforgettable voices, and how those fevered brains of his crack us all up." -MATT GROENING, The Simpsons

It's one thing to walk through a forest with your dog but what are they smelling that makes the stroll that much more interesting?

"This astounding book is both a finger pointed directly at the rotting heart of colonial greed and a truly heart-pounding mystery." — Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound FractureKeala Kendall is available to talk about the book on May 7. Ask her about:Why she chose the typically dark gothic horror genre to tell this story, set in Hawaii, a beautiful and bright paradise.The novel explores the impact of colonization, inherited trauma and the real human cost behind paradise and luxury in Hawaii. As Hapa Native Hawaiian, what she wants readers to know about the anger, grief and love you carry for a place that keeps being taken.The story revolves around the protagonist, Lehua’s search for her missing twin sister, Ohia, after Ohia goes missing after traveling to Hawaii to work at Kōpaʻa Island Resort. Tell us about the sisters’ complex, dynamic relationship.In addition to telling a great supernatural horror story, THAT WHICH FEEDS US invites readers to reconsider the real human cost behind paradise and luxury. Hawaii is seen as an island paradise designed for tourists, but not locals. With native Hawaiians being priced out of their homeland and trying to hold on to what no longer exists. If that is a tension that she is intimately familiar with.If taking the deep dive into the colonial history helped her to better understand her past.

Isn't there an old saying about nobody truly can hear the effects of a tree when it comes crashing down? Living inside a forest for 34 years, I've heard a lot of trees meeting their new neighbors as they face plant in the forest floor. I never want to enter a day until I've loved as well as recognized the skyscrapers that have spent many many more years on this planet then I the Poet with a pen.

New York Times bestselling author, Brittney Cooper, comes a heartwarming story of love and resilience that explores the powerful force of a mother-daughter bond. MAMA SAYS I’M FINE is a sweet story of family and maternal love, largely based on her own childhood, which showcases her famous feminist sensibility and messages of empowerment for young girls.   BRITTNEY COOPER is the New York Times bestselling author of several books, including her debut picture book Stand Up! 10 Mighty Women Who Made a Change, and the novels Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood and Eloquent Rage: A Black Woman Discovers Her Superpowers. A professor of Women's and Gender Studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University, she cofounded the Crunk Feminist Collective, and her cultural commentary has been featured on MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes, Melissa Harris-Perry, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Marie Claire, The Cut, The Washington Post, NPR, PBS, Al Jazeera’s Third Rail, Ebony.com, Essence.com, TheRoot.com, and TED.com, and has been named four times to The Root 100.

FÚTBOL IS LIFE!/¡FÚTBOL ES VIDA! is an inspirational bilingual picture book from Cristo Fernández, the actor and filmmaker best known for his role as Dani Rojas on the Emmy Award-winning show Ted Lasso. Inspired by Fernández’s own life as a fútbol-soccer player in his hometown of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, this English-Spanish bilingual story explores themes of being open to change and discovering new passions after Cristobalito is sidelined by an injury. This story, like Fernández’s mission in life, aims to bring positivity, joy, and inspiration to readers. The title is taken from Fernández’s Ted Lasso character’s iconic catchphrase—fútbol is life!—which he coined in his audition. The phrase transformed the trajectory of both the show and his own life from professional fútbol player to actor and filmmaker .

Does a copperhead snake squiggle its way into what it calls the greatest day ever only to be murdered by an uncaring human?

In Unicorn Blue and the Caradoodle Quest, Former Tech Executive Carrol Titus, delivers a striking, dreamlike, stimulating, children’s narrative. The book and software promote critical thinking - navigating learning pathways, interpreting data along them and applying it. The book helps make her STEM software even more accessible and purposeful, engaging both sides of the brain: reason and emotion, intensifies learning engagement, deepening memory, and quickening recall. “Science education is needed to stimulate children’s intellect and imagination and motivate them to consider science to identify opportunities and solve pressing problems.  Our children need scientific literacy to apply critical thinking in their everyday activities and to make sense of information. They also need to be able to evaluate evidence and distinguish between poorly supported claims, and best elements of deductive logic. The scientific method is one of the key methods for grounding decision-making in evidence. When children lack exposure to high-quality science curriculum, they miss the opportunity to develop these valuable critical thinking skills.” 

A Guide to the Document That Inspired Our Nation “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. . . .” So begins the Declaration of Independence, the fabled 1776 document in which a group of men in a distant colony of the British Empire declared their freedom from that Empire — and thus changed the world. But WERE “all men created equal”? What are “unalienable rights”? And how did these men come to write this document anyway?History and civics professor Katie Kennedy knows how important it is to understand the meaning behind these often-quoted words. In the style of her acclaimed THE CONSTITUTION DECODED and THE PRESIDENTS DECODED, THE DECLARATION DECODED goes through the Declaration sentence by sentence and idea by idea. Readers will gain a deep understanding of not only the basic meaning of the Founders’ now-arcane language, but the historical background against which the Declaration was written, the situations that animated it (especially its 27 distinctly modern “grievances” against King George III), and the powerful arguments it makes about government, rights, responsibilities, and freedoms—arguments that we’re still having 250 years later THE DECLARATION DECODED brings this powerful text to life for a new generation. 

When I entered this forest in 1992 my heart wasn't focused on the present. The calling was to put myself in 2040. How often do we put ourselves in a position of exploration and never take the time to see what the invisible visionaries put into play decades before your arrival? Can you spot the fingerprint of one who foresaw longevity?

From multi-talented creator and debut author. SARA AMINI comes her semi-autobiographical graphic middle grade, MIXED FEELINGS. Through a mix of humor and heart, this charming middle grade graphic memoir explores evolving friendships, puberty mishaps, and finding a place to belong. Perfect for fans of Real Friends, The New Girl, and Pizza Face.

In our last episode we took note of the earth giving up something of human value. How? On this episode we look deeper into the mystery to see how reality plays its own role in our efforts of planting purpose.

From #1 Amazon bestselling author & USA Today bestseller Nikki St. Crowe comes WEST OF WICKED, an unexpected, sexy & dark reimagining of the classic tale, where Dorothy searches for the truth about her origins in the cursed, dark land of Oz. This inventive, fantastical new romance puts a spicy and creative twist on a beloved story, while adding a yellow-brick-road’s worth of tension, banter & murder. Complete with a mysterious & charming scarecrow and an axe throwing ‘shadow daddy’ tinman, WEST OF WICKED is the perfect new read for fans of Apples Dipped in Gold by Scarlett St. Clair and Neon Gods by Katee Robert. About West of Wicked: Dorothy Gale doesn’t know where she came from. At the age of five, she was dropped on Em and Henry’s doorstep while a terrible storm rolled across the Kansas prairie. Now as an adult, Dorothy has made the most of her life on the farm. But when a cyclone tears through the night, ripping her, her dog, and the farmhouse away, Dorothy wakes to find herself far from home in the strange, cursed land of Oz. Desperate to find her way back, Dorothy takes the advice of the Witch of the North and sets off on the yellow brick road to find a wizard…with a warning to avoid forest monsters, heartless mercenaries, and wicked witches. It isn’t long before Dorothy encounters the dark side of Oz, stumbling on a man beaten and bloody, tied to a pole in a cornfield. Not unlike the scarecrows on the Kansas farm. With no memories, the mysterious stranger joins Dorothy. Rook is ridiculously handsome, endlessly charming, and somehow understands Dorothy in a way no one ever has. But when they cross paths with the infamous Tinman and his axe, Rook proves he may be hiding his own secret. Nothing and no one is what they seem in the cursed land of Oz…maybe even Dorothy herself.

After more than 15 years as a Lead and Senior Technical Director of Lighting and Creative Services Marketing at PIXAR Animation Studios, Jesse launched a new venture. His goal: to reimagine the animation studio model by leveraging AI from the ground up, ushering in a new era of cinematic animated entertainment. His latest venture, ILLUMINAI Studios, operates on the ethos that while technology evolves, the "soul" of animation remains uniquely human.Jesse and his team are committed to the ethical sourcing and implementation of AI throughout our development and production pipelines. To ILLUMINAI, AI is a powerful brush, not the artist. They take deliberate steps to ensure human creative ownership remains the heartbeat of every frame.By integrating AI ethically, Jesse and his team can expedite the technical complexities of production without ever sacrificing the exceptional quality and emotional depth that families expect. Their mission is to empower creators, not replace them, ensuring that the artists who build our worlds are respected, protected, and inspired to deliver the highest standards of family entertainment

True story...my boy boy Ernie was laid to rest in this forest in January of 2026. I placed three crosses in the soil with him. Today, nearly six months later, those three crosses were found on the surface of the forest floor. How?

The game starts now.—the newest members of Last Heir, the most powerful secret society in the world—have landed at an exclusive prep school in the Swiss Alps, ready to win big. Last Heir is offering the chance of a lifetime: millions of dollars, a private island, and a powerful spot in the society’s inner circle. Not everyone has the same reasons for playing, but with money, power, and influence up for grabs, everyone wants to win. Too bad they’re not all playing by the same rules. New York Times bestselling author Alyson Gerber crafts an explosive, high-octane mystery that will immerse readers in a world of dangerous riddles, friendship and betrayal, and an addictive search for the truth. The third installment raises the stakes, and it’s perfect for fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix, James Ponti, and the Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Each book in this series can be read independently of each other

All it takes is one school raising its hand. When a school identifies the need, the Max Rhymes Foundation activates its network to secure funding for books and classroom supplies — whether for a single K–2 classroom or an entire district. The Max Rhymes Foundation currently has funding to adopt additional schools…especially under-resourced schools in large metro areas, allowing entire communities to be reached at once. Teachers can sign up directly at www.MaxRhymesEducators.org to access and download resources immediately. More information is available at www.MaxRhymesFoundation.org.

Even while resting on a forest path a lifeless copperhead snake still has what it takes to knock you to your knees. Then it becomes a forested journey to figure out how and why the snake is present and what does it mean?

Home For Good is a home renovation series dedicated to honoring America’s everyday heroes – from first responders and military veterans to community champions. Hosted by Art Edmonds, each 30-minute weekly episode goes beyond aesthetics to deliver life-changing home transformations for deserving recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges. More than just a home makeover show, the series bridges the gap between beautiful design and essential home safety, providing viewers with expert DIY insights and a vital focus on essential home fire and life safety education.The original series airs weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adventure educational/informational programming block.

There are no two forests the same, yet you can celebrate their presence the very same as your favorite collection of trees. Just be aware of where nature is presently standing with its own plan and decisions.

When I first entered this forest in 1992 the lower section of the 95 foot drop in the hill was blessed with ample amounts of wild blueberries. My daughter chose to make this is favorite reading place. Today, they're all gone. But not the memories planted inside our growing forever.

Felicia Day, actress and New York Times bestselling author of the "engaging and often hilarious" You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost), returns with a graphic novel about the lost mythical character of Philonoe-Helen of Troy's sister.Helen of Troy. Clytemnestra. Timandra.Three sisters, infamously cursed by the goddess Aphrodite to betray their husbands, are known the world over. But few know about the fourth sister: Philonoe. Lost to historical record, ancient texts say she had a different fate than her sisters. But why and how did this happen?Author Felicia Day and illustrator Rowan MacColl bring Philonoe to vivid life at last, in The Lost Daughter of Sparta.A magnificent hero's journey with a feminist twist, The Lost Daughter of Sparta fills in history' missing pieces with sparkling wit and pathos, thrilling adventure, and an empowering love story that won't soon be forgotten.

A girl who’s used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there’s a sinister evil lurking in her small town in this atmospheric paranormal novel that’s perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater.Stories of dark magic and even darker creatures have always swirled about Mina Murray’s town of London, Georgia. Mina knows they aren’t true—and are likely perpetuated only to drive the quirky tourist-trap ghost tours of downtown—but that doesn’t stop her from collecting the stories and drawing them in her sketchbook. Something about the possibility of real monsters helps her deal with the monster in her own head: her OCD, which convinces her danger lurks everywhere.But when a body is found drained of blood and a classmate goes missing, Mina is thrust into a tangled web of London secrets…that she seems to be at the center of.

We have never erased our daughter's presence as a teen from our home in this forest. The moment you step into her room you're taking a time machine back to the early 1990's. Let the children play. Then save it beyond forever.

Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

JASMINE WARGA, the Newbery Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story comes the moving story of a cheetah who forms a friendship with a rescue dog—a bond that will change their lives forever. Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart.Chase is an anxious cheetah cub, newly orphaned. The two animals couldn't be more different. But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs to perform as part of an educational program for children at a zoo. Finnegan and Chase have each suffered losses and have trouble trusting. Yet somehow, they are just what the other needs. But if Finnegan isn’t able to help Chase overcome her fears, he won’t just be letting Chase down—he could be risking his new home as well. Inspired by true stories from zoos across the country, award-winning author Jasmine Warga creates a deeply moving tale about how the power of friendship can transcend anything—even species.

Pod Crashing episode 463 with podcaster and ya author John R Miles from the podcast Passion Struck… A heartwarming story, it extends his mission to create a ripple effect of mattering across generations.  The book reminds people of all ages that kindness is not a small thing …it’s a force.  Following the journey of a small bunny with big dreams, Luma gradually realizes her voice and stories matter, helped by a memorable menagerie of fellow animal mentors. 

She glanced down... her ten toes reminded her to keep moving in the right direction: forward. Always forward.From the remarkable mind of #1 NYT bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds comes a moving new picture book, WHEN YOU DREAM BIG!       It's Dream Big Week at school! Everyone is excited to share their dreams for the future -- except Charley. She has no idea what she wants for her future. But on her walk home, Charley learns that even if she doesn't know exactly what she wants to be when she grows up, she knows what KIND of person she wants to be. From our most celebrated, bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds, this inspirational tale serves as a reminder to readers of all ages that while we might not have all the answers to life's biggest questions, the important thing is to trust yourself and keep moving with an open heart and open mind -- always forward. With illustrations and text by Reynolds, whose award-winning picture books have been New York Times, Indie, and Wall Street Journal bestsellers many times, WHEN YOU DREAM BIG!  is a creative and colorful reminder to readers (Ages 4-8) that they can direct their own path. 

With his late wife Sakinah, Bell co-founded the non-profit music education initiative, the Kool Kids Foundation, which is now in the capable hands of his sons Hakim and Muhammad, who serve as president and vice-president respectfully. The Kool Kids Foundation works with kids to provide direction in music education, musical composition and even confidence with performance.Ever busy, Kool's business ventures include the hugely successful Le Kool champagne. Le Kool has been a staple and to be very clear, it's not a sparkling wine. It is produced in Reims, next to d'Epernay, France the Capital of Champagne, home to the world's most prestigious names. Kool owns the land on which the grapes are grown and carefully harvested.A recent addition to the beverage lineup is Kool King Coconut Water, which enjoyed a successful rollout in Florida and is coming to other regions soon.

So often we hear or read stories about the walk up talk rolling hills or mountains, what about the adventures that ensue while struggling to keep your balance going down?

Spring has sprung and mother nature is singing on Easter Sunday but are you willing to listen or will you keep walking in the way of assuming you know everything. A forest will never let you escape without a word being dropped in your secret world.

Spring is a fantastic time of year to get out and play, then it happens. The pollen is released into the atmosphere poisoning the majority of all people places and things. The beekeeper near the lake is so excited for his little buzzing friends.

2025 was a banner year for anime, and now the 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards will celebrate the acclaimed nominees across 32 categories with fan votes helping to determine winners. Last year, more than 50 million votes were cast! Voting kicks off on April 2, so Crunchyroll would love to offer you the opportunity to speak with one of the hosts of the global pre-show Tim Lyu! Joining him will be Nicholas Friedman, host of The Anime Effect podcast.

A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood interne fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content.What is it like to grow up with a camera in your face 24/7? To have your childhood moments sold as "content" to millions online? What happens when someone who works in a largely unregulated multi-billion-dollar industry sells away their childhood and has no financial safety net as an adult? What does it feel like to have your private moments-your medical diagnoses, your first period, your first break up, your tantrums, potty-training, and breastfeeding-weaning-broadcast to an audience of millions? Like, Follow, Subscribe shines a spotlight on the deeply troubling world of the child influencer industry.Journalist Fortesa Latifi dives into the lives of children whose parents mine their everyday activities for monetizable content, exposing issues like privacy violations, financial abuse, and the absence of child labor protections. Through expert interviews with psychologists, labor scientists, and even former child influencers and family vloggers, she uncovers the pressures, trauma, and consequences for children thrust into the spotlight.This timely and eye-opening book doesn't just reveal the harm of toxic social media culture: it also provides a roadmap to better regulating influencer families, safeguarding children, and questioning the role of audiences in perpetuating these cycles of exploitation.

How is it dogs can always find something to tap into on the ground. No matter how bare or overtaken by leaves and fallen limbs, a dog always locates a story.

A major new space-themed land is launching at LEGOLAND, ushering in a new era of immersive storytelling, interactive technology, and elevated family thrills.   In interviews on March 19, LEGOLAND Ambassador Julie Estrada and Project Director Tom Storer will highlight the debut of LEGO Galaxy, including its first-ever indoor space-themed roller coaster where riders design their own spacecraft using interactive touchscreens before blasting off on a fully immersive interstellar journey.  

There are no two forests the same, yet you can celebrate their presence the very same as your favorite collection of trees. Just be aware of where nature is presently standing with its own plan and decisions.

Anyone who grew up as a “good kid” likely heard constant praise from the adults around them: “a delight to have in class,” “an old soul,” “so mature for their age.” Quiet, responsible, disciplined, and easygoing, these children are what many parents strive to raise—and when they succeed, both parent and child are rewarded with approval.But because these “good kids” appear so self-sufficient, few people think to check in on them. While they may seem to raise themselves, many are quietly struggling with perfectionism, overachieving, people-pleasing, and hyper-vigilance.In GOOD KIDS: Why You Suffered in Silence and How to Break the Cycle (Sheldon Press/Hachette UK; on sale 1/27/26), trauma therapist and parenting expert Maggie Nick explores how these children often grow into anxious, self-doubting adults. Through an accessible exploration of relational shame trauma, Nick reveals why “good kids” learn to bottle their emotions, seek constant approval, and fear being a burden—patterns that can persist well into adulthood.A recovering “good kid” herself, Nick understands firsthand how this pressure builds over time—and how it can be unlearned. Drawing on research and years of clinical experience counseling countless recovering “good kids,” she offers practical tools for parents and adult “good kids” alike to identify harmful patterns, break generational cycles of toxic parenting, and cultivate self-compassion, emotional safety, and authentic connection.

Those unrecognized moments when Fall is setting in and again this year you woke up not realizing the leaves have fallen from the trees. A major part of the story is now missing from your moments of all things right now.

This highly anticipated 20th installment is signature Berry, an unputdownable tale steeped in real history and locations – including a kidnapped Swedish princess, a precious medieval book with a controversial backstory, unforgettable and atmospheric locations across Stockholm and Sweden, cat-and-mouse spy games involving elite agents from the US and Russia, and so much more. When the younger sister of Sweden’s King Wilhelm I is kidnapped, former Justice Department operative, Cotton Malone, is called in to quietly investigate before the public finds out. The ransom demand?  An 800-year-old book – the Codex Gigas – the largest illuminated medieval manuscript in the world that has been kept in Stockholm for nearly 400 years. Along the way it has also acquired another more mysterious moniker... The Devil’s Bible. But there’s a problem: to gain entrance to NATO to protect themselves from an increasingly hostile Russia, Sweden has already agreed to return the Codex Gigas to the Czech Republic to secure their holdout vote towards membership, something Russia will do anything to prevent. It’s up to Cotton Malone and his associate Cassiopeia Vitt to locate the king’s sister, secure the codex, thwart the Russians and most of all, diffuse what could be an explosive international situation. Trusted allies become hostile enemies, long-standing enemies suddenly shift into partners, and nothing is as it seems. In the end, Cotton and Cassiopeia come face-to-face with the unthinkable, changing both of their lives forever.

Seasons speed past us beyond how light is measured. How would you best explore this thing called spring? Is it the birth of or the rebirth of?