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A spirited memoir that proves you can redefine yourself at any age, Jeffrey Weiss’s "Racing Against Time: On Ironman, Ultramarathons and the Quest for Transformation in Mid-Life" takes readers on an empowering ride.

Weiss is nearly eleven hours into an ultramarathon, his legs cramping as he fights to keep moving. This visceral opening throws ...Read more

In "Crazy: Reclaiming Life from the Shadow of Traumatic Memory," author Lyn Barrett shatters misconceptions by offering a deeply personal, first-hand account of living with DID and healing from the trauma that caused it. This award-winning memoir invites readers into Barrett’s world, demystifying a disorder too often sensationalized and ...Read more

Freida McFadden’s latest psychological thriller is fiendishly clever and gripping in its narrative, revolving around Debbie Mullen and her family. Debbie is an advice columnist for the local newspaper, where she regularly offers advice for stressed wives and mothers. She may need some advice on her domestic situation, as her home is filled ...Read more

COLUMBIA, S.C. — An anti-abortion group founder and activist has asked a judge to dismiss charges connected to a shooting at a Columbia Planned Parenthood clinic last November, according to court documents.

On Jan. 12, attorneys for Mark Baumgartner filed a motion to dismiss charges against their client based on South Carolina’s “Stand ...Read more

'SEND HELP'

Rated R for strong/bloody violence and language.

What it’s about: A gonzo survivalist horror comedy from Sam Raimi sees a mousy corporate cog stranded on an island with her boss, where the power dynamic instantly flips.

The kid attractor factor: This is not for kids. Too bloody and violent.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Be careful ...Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — Many families with children who could be directly affected by Immigration Customs Enforcement operations have been talking about the subject for weeks. Families who have not been impacted may not have discussed the subject, or know what to say. But all children have questions.

Katie Lingras, a child psychologist at the ...Read more

Q: Should I give my ex a valentine to entice him back?

A: When you ask this question, you're not really asking about a card. You're asking whether it's OK to reopen a door that has already been closed, and whether doing so will make you feel more at ease, more connected or less alone.

It's doubtful, at least not in the long run.

Valentine's ...Read more

Three of our grands have their learner's permits, but somehow, I seem to be the one receiving instructions on how to drive.

“You probably should have waited ‘til that car passed,” advises our oldest daughter, as I pull into traffic. She’s my front seat passenger and mother of twins with permits.

“Excuse me? I pulled out just fine, ...Read more

Kitty Zeldis is a prolific author and gifted storyteller who ably captures the zeitgeist of the time period immediately following WWII in her well-crafted novel "One of Them" which focuses on two college girls struggling with identity and discrimination.

It’s an unusual coming of age story involving antisemitism in Ivy League universities ...Read more

A stunning motivational read, "Mama, I Love You" by Mona Liza Santos offers inspiration for mother-child activities, gratitude for mom, and a loving tribute. The story begins with a simple reminder to “mama” that she’s loved every day, which is a sweet sentiment that is repeated throughout the book.

The story is structured as a message to...Read more

'MERCY'

Rated PG-13 for violence, bloody images, some strong language, drug content and teen smoking.

What it’s about: A Los Angeles detective finds himself at the mercy of an AI judge, jury and executioner when he's accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to prove his innocence.

The kid attractor factor: This action thriller is ...Read more

Q: My son's father and I actually get along pretty well. When our son cut his last class at school and was caught skateboarding at the park, I told him I was calling his dad. He begged me not to, but I called anyway and let his father yell at him on the spot. It definitely got his attention. Wasn't that good ex-etiquette?

A: In essence it was ...Read more

You know winter is knocking on the door when the go-to topic of every conversation is windchill. You know winter has moved in and made itself at home when the house settles with loud cracks, the hardwoods creak and kitchen cabinets along an outside wall have the interior temperature of a cave. Winter soon becomes an uninvited houseguest with no ...Read more

In a cabin in upstate New York’s frigid wilderness, a hungry woman waits for her husband to return from hunting. She remembers the tenement they left in Dublin, filled with friends and warmth. Now they struggle for survival alone.

Just as troubling to Moira Kelly is the strange behavior of her three-year-old daughter, Eve. Moira has seen Eve ...Read more

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a book that yanks me straight into another world like it has zero regard for my to-do list. Give me magic. Give me danger. Give me the kind of quest where a kid with more heart than experience has to figure out who they are before the world explodes — or, you know, before a wyvern eats them. These are the ...Read more