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Looking for a Kiss: A Chronicle of Downtown Heartbreak and Healing

“Kate’s story is my story and the story of so many older women who endure a breakup in their fifties and sixties…” —Erica Manfred, author of He’s History; You’re Not

"…At once lighthearted and bittersweet.” —Kenneth Slawenski, International bestselling author of J. D. Salinger: A Life

“A lovely, direct—even eerie—exploration of what it means to die with dignity and purpose."—Michael Cluff, president, South Jersey Humanists

"...the author mines his private torments—and tormented privates—transforming them, with wit, grace and weirdness, into a riveting, original story of triumph and transcendence.” —Jerry Stahl, Author of Permanent Midnight and Bad Sex on Speed

"A moving memoir of the long ago Paris of our dreams.” —Jane Delynn, author of In Thrall

"The perfect New York love story, with a twist." —Tim Realbuto, award-winning writer and performer

Cinders: Stories of an Inner-City Survivor

“…equal parts story collection, meditation, indictment, and most of all a grievous lamentation for lost hopes …” —Neworld Review

"...oozes with honesty and truth." —Kirkus Reviews

“Shameless, elegant, obscene.” —Leopoldine Core

Controlled: The Worst Night of My Life and its Aftermath

“A gripping tale, not simply of survival, but of the refusal to be silenced.” — The Daily Beast

Playing Catch with Strangers: A Family Guy (Reluctantly) Comes of Age

“A good man, Bob Brody is also an observant one. Nothing escapes his vision.” —Philip Lopate, Nonfiction Director, MFA Writing Program, Columbia University

"Grotheim has penned a wonderful debut, a first novel full of compassion and insight, comedy and love...." —Jonathan Ames, author of 'Wake Up, Sir!' and 'The Extra Man'

“A thoroughly current thriller in which lawyers and financiers are the manipulators of Middle Eastern conflict.” —Kirkus Reviews

Forty Years Stoned: A Journalist’s Romance

“An amazing journey, filled with humor. You will be changed.” —Melissa Etheridge

"...a gem of a memoir, with unfettered commitment to detail, humanity, humor, and most of all: honesty. I couldn’t put it down.” —Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author of On Being Human

Navigating Tweets, Feats, and Deletes: Lessons for the New Workplace

“A fun and must read for all entrepreneurs and venture capitalists.” —Ray Rothrock

"The plot moves along beautifully—full of large and small surprises." —Jay Neugeboren, award-winning author of The Stolen Jew

“…The most satisfying novel I’ve read this year.” —Marakay Rogers, BWW Books

In My Monk, author Elizabeth Dembrowsky weaves a story of sadness, humor, and pathos. A...

"Her FBI file may be matched only by men whose lives she would come to save...take a life lesson from The Doctor Broad." —Marc Smerling, Emmy Award-winner

On Another Note: Making Music at Head Start (A Memoir with Classroom Exercises)

“If you want to know New York’s … classrooms and street-wise kids, you won’t find a better or more musical guide.” —Jeffrey Burke, reviewer for Kirkus and Mail on Sunday

“…This complicated, uncompromising novel … explores the things we do in ‘secret…” —Seth Kanor, author of Indian Leap

"Catherine Hiller takes on an ancient theme—the feud between women—with humor, grace and verve." —Roxana Robinson, former Authors Guild President

“Bittersweet, funny, human and humane.” —Anne Roiphe

Tightrope: Balancing a Life Between Mario Cuomo and My Brother

"Rich and insightful, Tightrope probes the mysteries of family, the divergent paths of children, the consequences of their choices and the blood bond that holds them together..." —Chiara Coletti, former New York Newsday/Newsday Vice President of Public Affairs

Botany, Ballet & Dinner from Scratch: A Memoir with Recipes

“Leda Meredith recounts a lifetime of urban foraging adventures… a book sure to inspire readers to find pleasure in what is close at hand." —Sandor Ellix Katz, author of Wild Fermentation

“A poignant, brave, compelling story of lost money, marital break, and healing.” —Susan Shapiro, New York Times bestselling author

Pointing Is Rude: One Father’s Story of Autism, Adoption, and Acceptance

“…illuminates the challenges, triumphs, heartbreaks and joys of parenting a child with autism…” —Ron Suskind, author of Life Animated

“Puzo’s fans will appreciate this warm portrait.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Funny and original, with a soulfulness beneath the humor.” —Ian Frazier

Sins & CEOs: Lessons from Leaders and Losers That Will Change Your Life

This is not a treatise on the CEO as the biggest jerk in the world,...

“…A book for anybody who has ever felt less than perfect—which, quite frankly, ought to be all of us.” —Sara Benincasa, author of Agorafabulous

“Likely to loosen up fellow smokers…” —Kirkus Reviews

“...filled with humor that comes from the paces where we hurt. This is the good stuff.” —Eddie Torres, author of Carlito’s Way

"...Loving turns a compassionate and comic eye on the downtrodden and elevates them in his assured debut.” —Ivy Pochoda, author of These Women

Not About Madonna: My Little Pre-Icon Roommate and Other Memoirs

“Moved me to tears…” —Lucinda Williams

"...this affecting novel will remind you just how much this simple sport has to offer to your body and your spirit." —Charles R. Scott, author of Rising Son and Daunted Courage

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