Books Audra is taking to the beach……36 books on my “short list” plus a few giveaways!

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

I can not really pinpoint why, but I haven’t been reading much lately.   However, I think I’m getting a message from above to pick up my Kindle or even a real book.   I’m seeing so many emails, Facebook posts, app alerts and magazine articles about books to read.   … Read More »

School, Disrupted: Rediscovering the Joy of Learning in a Pandemic-Stricken World

The COVID-19 pandemic forced students, teachers, and parents to change their ways of doing things almost overnight as schools closed and learning went online. The situation left everyone scrambling – and often grumbling about the limited learning taking place under this hasty reinvention of how schools operate.

But despite all the downsides, could this moment of school upheaval also be an opportunity to transform the nation’s education system into something better?… Read More »

Local Author Book Giveaway: 3 Pack from Katie Kenny Phillips!

Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco.  Lucky for us, she gave me a set of her 3 new children’s books:

  1. God, You make me feel Special
  2. God, You make me feel Safe
  3. God, You make me feel Loved

Presenting colorful pictures and fun prose, the God, You Make Me Feel series is a wonderful way to connect a child to the greatest source of love: their Heavenly Father.… Read More »

Methane Studios Hosts a Holiday Pop Up Show & Book Signing

Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »

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Contact:

Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Holiday Gift Guide for Book Lovers of all ages!

Methane Studios Book Signing & Pop Up Show

Mark McDevitt and Robert Lee, founders of Methane Studios based in Atlanta, GA, have released their first book just in time for the holiday season. 21st Century Schizoid Brand, a 508-page hardback book, showcases more than 1000 limited edition posters and art print design created over 22 years by the award winning illustration and design studio.… Read More »

Click to view website »

Contact:

Jordana Yair
(404) 614-0006
jordana@carenwestpr.com

Join Us For an Exclusive Decision-Making Event

Want to make better decisions? Who doesn’t?

Join Andy Stanley for this special one-night event where Andy discusses some of the life-changing ideas from his new book, Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets. This teaching will help you make better decisions no matter the context—your finances, relationships, career, and more!

Who is this event for? Anyone that plans to make a decision!… Read More »

Books of the Week: Holy Innocents’ celebrates three faculty authors

Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School community is proud to announce that three faculty members have published books this year.

Director of Enrollment Management Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright has completed her latest title, “DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community.” This is her fifth book. Wright has written about developing the courage for transformation and change, in our communities, our institutions and in our lives in authentic ways.… Read More »

Book of the Week: THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM (1 Digital Download Giveaway!)

THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM, will be available on premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms nationwide on Friday, July 31. Based on the groundbreaking best-selling book about the law of attraction by Rhonda Byrne, The Secret: Dare to Dream follows Miranda (Katie Holmes), a young widow trying to make ends meet while raising her three children and dating her boyfriend (Jerry O’Connell).… Read More »

Dunwoody Methodist Church’s United Methodist Women’s Book Club: Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race”

Note from Audra:  I’m not sure if this discussion is open to the public or only to members of DUMC but since the book looks very good I thought I’d let you know about the book and the possibility of the book club!

Monday, July 13, 7:00 p.m. Please join the UMW Book Club’s discussion of Ijeoma Oluo’s book, “So You Want to Talk About Race.”… Read More »

Local Author Book of the Week (Giveaway too): No Worries!

Excerpt from this local Dunwoody author’s LinkedIn page:  “Most of us have kids at home, and they’re going through changes like the rest of us. Well (like my own kid), Josie the Owl has a positive & upbeat attitude about it all. Consider buying this story for that special little one in your life!”

We’ll be giving away a copy on Friday, July 10th.  … Read More »

Book of the Week & Giveaway: The Hate You Give

I have a copy to give away this week.   Insert a comment on our website or Facebook post about the book if you are interested in winning a copy. 

I read the book and then watched the movie on HBO.   Fans of The Hunger Games will find it interesting that Starr is played by the gorgeous Amandla Stenberg who portrayed the lovely Rue, from District 11. … Read More »