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Interview with Donell Jackson, Author of 2075: Branded

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write 2075 : Branded?

Just wanted to create something different, not all dinosaur stories have to end in us destroying them or then killing us. So, I decided to create a story where human and dinosaur could coexist.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of 2075 : Branded, what would they be?

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Fantasy, but I enjoy writing different genres.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Game of Thrones

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The Battle Scene

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Like to have R&B low in the background, or go out to have breakfast and do some writing while I eat.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

You're the only one who can make your come true.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Your reality is what you believe it to be.

 

Donell Jackson is the author of the new book 2075 : Branded

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | April 29

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including Jane Hinchey, Kevin Barry O'Connor, Carmen Amato, and more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!



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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | April 29

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Ronald Pressley, Jennifer Weiner, Ido Peleg, and more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!



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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | April 29

Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Donell Jackson, Colin Alexander, S.A. Barnes, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from Frank P. Ryan, Reynold Starnes, Shawn Wilson, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!


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New Young Adult Books to Read | April 29

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors David Horn, Maxym M. Martineau, Jenni Howell, and more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | April 29

Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Stephan Roux, Virginia Deluca, Dave Landau, and more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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The Buzziest Books of April | 2025

The Buzziest Books of April | 2025

April brought the heat 🔥 with a wave of books that readers can’t stop raving about. From twisty thrillers to powerful memoirs and dazzling debuts, these titles are lighting up book clubs, social feeds, and bestseller charts 📚✨. Whether you're craving a page-turner or a heartstring-tugger, this list has something for every kind of reader. Here are the buzziest books of April 2025 📖🌸.



Secrets, Lies and Murder (Molly McGuire Mysteries Book 8)

by Cindy Kline

Release Date: March 15 2025

After their honeymoon, Molly and Liam Fitzgerald are eager to start their life together in Dooley. Then Enya Ward ends up missing, and Molly remembers the wish she made at the Wishing Well. Did she send her to the Void? Then author Georgia Gaffner ends up missing right before the upcoming bookfair. Are the two related? Can Molly and the Snoop Group figure out what's going on before it starts?

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Horrible Women, Wonderful Girls (The Jaycee Grayson Series Book 1)

by Julie Ann Sipos

Release Date: March 31 2025

Jaycee Grayson thought she left horrible behind with the men of #MeToo Hollywood. That is until she meets the women of Wonderful Girls, a famous Midwest doll company. Unraveling a billion-dollar secret lurking behind the facade of this storybook village, she must retreat to a broken dream or expose a showcase of female hypocrisy at her own peril.

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The Next Big Thing

by Andrew McLinden

Release Date: April 1 2025

Rock star Danny McAllister’s cocaine-fuelled rise to fame is unstoppable—until his bandmates steal the spotlight. Desperate to stay on top, he’ll risk everything. How far will he go?

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Defense of Huo Quiana (Shadow Casters Series Book 2)

by Jared Woodcox

Release Date: March 31 2025

Kaito, Sumi, and Nigel return in Shadow Casters Book 2. After triumphing over their first challenge, their quest continues but is thrown off course by a detour through a town that is distrustful of shadow casters but also in desperate need of their help. Meanwhile, Master Toshio is plunged into a hunt to unmask a traitor lurking in their midst.

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Pawn to King’s End (Secrets of the Republic Book 1)

by Douglas A. Gosselin

Release Date: February 1 2025

As war engulfs 1755 Acadia, Clément Gosselin and his father Gabriel are thrust into a shadow war where loyalty is peril, silence is strategy, and trust can kill. Pursued by enemies and haunted by a man called Mr. Smith, they must navigate betrayal, resistance, and the high cost of becoming patriots.

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Fury of the Dragon’s Maiden

by D.F. Jones

Release Date: April 8 2025

Cursed by night, hunted by day. Once a noble knight, Tyrian is now a dragon shifter doomed to exile. Kristine, a blacksmith’s daughter, holds the key to his salvation—but freeing him means defying a king, unraveling dark magic, and risking her heart. "Fury of the Dragon’s Maiden"—a spellbinding romantasy where love soars on wings of fate!

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Who Banged the Big Bang!

by Prabha Karan

Release Date: February 19 2025

"Who Banged the Big Bang!" will explore these fundamental questions on both a macrocosmic and microcosmic scale. Our aim is to present established facts and methodically approach the unknown, particularly the mysteries surrounding the Big Bang, Infinity, and Consciousness.

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Love & Other Cures For the Recently Undead

by HJ Ramsay

Release Date: February 20 2025

H.J. Ramsay explores the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse when a cure has been discovered. Diving into trauma on a massive scale, Ramsay delves into the relationships we form while healing and rebuilding hope in a struggling society.

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All Our Beautiful Goodbyes

by Julianne MacLean

Release Date: March 25 2025

Following the end of World War II, Emma Clarkson falls deeply in love with a stranded sea captain. Though she assumes their love will last forever, Emma is left heartbroken. Fifty years later, Joanna Griffin discovers the intriguing story of a star-crossed romance in her grandfather’s younger year and embarks upon an emotional journey to resolve this epic tale of lost love and fallen dreams.

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The Jade Necklace (The Chosen and the Cursed Book 1)

by Jad Phillip

Release Date: March 14, 2025

Clara is running from a past she doesn’t remember. Robin has spent centuries bound to darkness. When their paths collide, fate awakens—along with a power that could save them both or destroy everything.

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The Bond: Succeeding in Sales and Unlocking the Power of Relationship Building

by Sandra Rojas

Release Date: March 26 2025

The Bond shows you how to transform your sales strategy by building genuine connections. Move beyond outdated sales tactics and create authentic relationships that drive lasting results. With proven strategies focused on trust, empathy, and collaboration, you'll master consultative selling and boost your success.

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The Spring in My Heart (A Love for All Seasons Book 4)

by J.L. Lora

Release Date: Apr 17 2025

After a winter of heartbreak and betrayal, lifestyle influencer Lux Blake swears off men. To her dismay, she’s forced to work with Oliver, a former lover, on a renovation project filled with tension and desire. Oliver, a devoted father haunted by his past, struggles to let Lux in. As lingering exes threaten their connection, can they turn their chemistry into lasting love?

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Finding Love In Constantinople

by Daisy O. Harrison

Release Date: March 29 2025

This historical fiction was inspired by the rich legacy the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. In Greece, they kidnapped shepherd, Andrea along with many other boys to become slaves in Constantinople. He grew up to become the Sultan's favorite craftman. His romance with Esme began. Sultan ordered him to marry another to separate them. Romance continued after marriage. Intrique, tragedy followed..

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2075: Branded

by Donell Jackson

Release Date: April 28 2025

In a world where dinosaur summoners reign supreme, a young boy named Max is thrust into a destiny he never could have imagined. Branded with the rarest and strongest dinosaur (#2075) at just 10 years old, Max becomes the target of the sinister Dr. Helena, who seeks to exploit his power for her own...

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Rum Away (Livvy Mercer Mysteries Book 1)

by Brett Monk

Release Date: March 18 2025

Meet Livvy Mercer - The Crime Solving Bartender who never forgets a face! When Livvy's estranged mom guilts her into taking a job at a retirement home, a coworker goes missing. The sweet old gentleman she befriended may be a serial killer, and the FBI agent who investigates is the last person she wants to see again.

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New Literary Fiction Reads to Add to Your TBR List

New Literary Fiction Reads to Add to Your TBR List

Looking to refresh your reading list with some captivating new literary fiction? From hauntingly beautiful prose to thought-provoking narratives, these recent releases are must-adds to your TBR list. Here are the standout titles that deserve a spot on your shelf.



L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41

by L. Ron Hubbard (Author) and more

Release Date: April 22, 2025

Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41—an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.

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The Day After His Crucifixion

by Merikay McLeod

Release Date: April 7, 2025

At last the women speak. While the crucifixion/resurrection event is traditionally told through men's eyes, The Day After His Crucifixion brings Yeshua the Nazarene's story alive through the testimony of women who knew him and followed his teachings. Shocked by his brutal execution, these New Testament eye witnesses gather to comfort one another and remind themselves of how Yeshua set them free, bringing them life abundant.

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The Float Test

by Lynn Steger Strong

Release Date: April 8, 2025

From Lynn Steger Strong, critically acclaimed author of Flight, a sophisticated and layered novel about sisters, betrayal, love, and climate change, for readers of The Dutch House and The Most Fun We Ever Had.

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The Summer That Shaped Us

by Lori Wilde

Release Date: April 22, 2025

In the Gulf of Mexico, near South Padre, sits a private island with a bit of a magic about it: the colors are brighter, the food tastes better, and turtles and cranes find sanctuary there. The billionaire heiress who built the thriving resort on Hobby Island exclusively for crafters, Eloisa Hobby, is as much a mystery as she is a mentor. Those with troubles are invited in the aftermath of an emotional turmoil, and with help from the other crafters on the island Eloisa acts as a sounding board while she gently and unobtrusively guides the visitors toward healthy resolutions in their lives. Only a few receive the honor of a golden ticket.

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The Death of Us

by Abigail Dean

Release Date: April 15, 2025

Together, Edward and Isabel move to London. They are young and in love, occupied by friends, work and fun. But late on a spring evening when they are thirty years old, their home is invaded by a serial killer. In the wake of this violation, each tries to come to terms with a night that changed everything -- and their marriage begins to crumble.

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The Pretender

by Jo Harkin

Release Date: April 22, 2025

Set in the tumultuous period of the Tudors' ascent, The Pretender brings to life the little-known story of Lambert Simnel. From humble beginnings as a peasant boy, Lambert's life takes an astonishing turn when, at just ten years old, he becomes a claimant to the English throne as one of the last of the Plantagenet line. As Lambert navigates the treacherous waters of royal intrigue and court life, complex themes of identity, power, and destiny unfold, weaving a tapestry of ambition and survival in a world where the stakes couldn't be higher.

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