Dragons in the Clouds by David Blair is a delightful middle-grade fantasy novella that sparks wonder and adventure for young readers. Told as a charming bedtime story a father shares with his daughter, the tale creatively reimagines the origins of thunder and lightning through the secret lives of dragons hidden in the clouds above the Kingdom of Albion. When a king orders the destruction of all dragons, the wise wizard Merlinius protects a family of gentle, plant-eating dragons with a magical spell of weightlessness. Their fiery breath becomes lightning and their roars become thunder as they soar safely among the clouds. A young boy named David and his loyal dragon friend Rago are drawn into an exciting clash involving friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and ambitious forces. The premise is inventive and heartwarming, blending Arthurian-inspired elements with themes of loyalty, seeing beyond appearances, and the magic that can hide in everyday storms. It’s a quick, engaging read ideal for ages 8–12 (and nostalgic adults who still love dragons), full of imagination that leaves readers looking up at the sky with a smile. Reviewers have praised its exciting pace, appealing characters, and ability to make fantasy feel accessible and fun. @Davidblr777 - Amazon: amazon.com/Dragons-Clouds-Da… Bookshop.org (supports independent bookstores): bookshop.org/p/books/dragons… - Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/drag… Also available at Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers (search the title + author for current editions and formats). About the author David Blair is the creator and writer of *Dragons in the Clouds*. Inspired by the atmospheric storytelling of Rod Serling (*The Twilight Zone*) and the heartfelt narratives of Charles Dickens (*A Christmas Carol*), he crafts tales with a touch of the paranormal and wonder. He began storytelling at age 14 with a student film called *Destination Destiny* and later worked as a production supervisor for EnterAktion Studios. This imaginative fantasy marks his debut in writing for young readers, bringing a cinematic flair and genuine enthusiasm for magical worlds to the page. Gift this book to someone. Give another to yourself. Because spreading joy is easier when you don't feel left out. #BooksAsAGift #UnexpectedReads #BuyTwo 📚 #Authors 🎨 #Artists✨#Creators

To the cook who fears the fourth Thursday of November—the dry bird, the lumpy gravy, the sad pie—and still wants the table to feel like a feast — this is for you. Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton From one of America’s finest food writers, the founder of *The New York Times* Cooking section, comes a definitive, timeless guide to Thanksgiving dinner: preparing it, surviving it, and pulling it off in style. From the planning of the meal to the washing of the last plate, Thanksgiving poses more—and more vexing—problems for the home cook than any other holiday. Sam Sifton’s message is simple: there is no need for fear. You can cook a great meal. You can have a great time. Here are foolproof recipes for the classics and new takes on old standbys: a better turkey than anyone has ever served you, gravy that is a salty balm instead of a bland lump, sides, pies, and festive drinks. There is also advice on setting the table, setting the mood, carving, leftovers, and how to throw a big party without losing your mind. Named one of the best books of the year by Eater. Illustrated by Sarah Rutherford. Written for novice and experienced cooks alike. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Cook… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Thanksgiving-How-… - Author site: samsifton.com/books About the author Sam Sifton is an assistant managing editor of *The New York Times* and the founding editor of NYT Cooking. He has been the paper’s restaurant critic, national editor, and culture editor. He is also the author of *See You on Sunday* and *The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes*. He lives in Brooklyn. X handle:@SamSifton #Authors #Artists #Creators

To the little singers who already know the wheels go round and round—and want them to rattle and shake on Halloween night — this is for you. The Spooky Wheels on the Bus by J. Elizabeth Mills Illustrated by Ben Mantle It’s Halloween night! Celebrate and sing along with this bestselling, spooky twist on the classic “Wheels on the Bus.” One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE, RATTLE and SHAKE. One spooky bus goes RATTLE and SHAKE, all through the town. Count from one spooky bus up to ten goofy ghosts as this Halloween ride races through town, picking up cats, witches, mummies, monsters, and a few unsuspecting passengers along the way. Bright, friendly art and a bouncy countdown rhyme make it a read-aloud (and sing-along) favorite—not too scary, just right for preschoolers. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Spooky-Wheels-Bus… - Also available as an ebook and through other retailers. About the author J. Elizabeth Mills, Ph.D., is a program manager at OCLC WebJunction and an independent researcher who studies how children’s librarians support families and young children. She was a children’s book editor at Scholastic, where she edited and wrote dozens of books. She is co-author of *Supercharged Storytimes* and co-editor of *Create, Innovate, and Serve*. *The Spooky Wheels on the Bus* was published in 2010; a later companion is *The Merry Wheels on the Bus*. X handle: @mills_author #Authors #artists #Creators

To the cook who wants real flavour without a long list, who has twenty minutes and five things in the fridge — this is for you. 5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food by Jamie Oliver Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why Jamie’s *5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food* is built to become your best friend in the kitchen. Every recipe uses just five key ingredients (plus a few pantry staples: olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper). The idea is maximum flavour with minimum fuss—whether the dish is on the table in minutes or you’ve done a little prep and let the oven do the rest. There are more than 130 recipes across chicken, beef, pork, lamb, fish, eggs, veg, salads, pasta, rice and noodles, and sweet things. Think roast tikka chicken, crazy simple fish pie, sticky mango prawns, messy meatball buns, and frozen banoffee cheesecake. Each recipe includes a visual ingredient guide, timings, a short method, and nutritional information. This is everyday cooking made exciting, budget-friendly, and fast. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/5-Ingredients-Qui… - Official site / recipes: jamieoliver.com/recipes/book… - Also available through other major retailers. About the author Jamie Oliver MBE is one of the world’s best-known chefs and cookbook authors. He first became famous with *The Naked Chef* and has gone on to write dozens of bestsellers, front television series, and campaign for better food education. His books have sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. He lives in England with his family. X handle: @jamieoliver Website: jamieoliver.com

Bleeds When Broken by Joy M. Lilley is a poignant and emotionally honest contemporary novel that explores trauma, mental health struggles, and the long road toward healing and self-acceptance. The story centers on Fiona, a young nurse still carrying the scars of a difficult childhood. Her internal battles affect her relationships and sense of self, but a cruise offers a temporary escape where she meets Charles and experiences moments of connection. After returning home, her challenges intensify, leading her to seek distance in the South of France, where she finds work, kindness, and a measure of peace. Guilt eventually draws her back, bringing further trials that test her resilience. Lilley writes with raw empathy and authenticity, portraying Fiona’s journey as one of courage and gradual recovery. Readers appreciate the novel’s emotional depth, its compassionate look at the impact of past wounds, and its underlying message of hope—that even deeply broken things can find a path toward mending through understanding, time, and support. Buy links - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Bleeds-When-Broke… - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Bleeds-When-Broke… Also available on Kindle Unlimited and through other major retailers (search the title + author for additional formats and regional options). About the author Joy M. Lilley (pen name of Joy Gerken) is a British author and retired registered nurse who devoted herself to writing after a long nursing career. She is a grandmother who enjoys family life, the theatre, and the arts. Her works include historical romance (*Figs, Vines and Roses*), other novels, short stories, and contemporary dramas that often explore human resilience and emotional complexity. She blogs and remains active in writing communities. X handle: @JoygerkenJoy @joygerken (xitter.cf/joygerken) #Authors #Artists #Creators

Time’s Pendulum Swings Again by Joy M. Lilley Jenny is working as a nurse when she meets Seb. She is young, living with her mother, and has had a strict religious upbringing. Seb is a handsome, successful surgical registrar, and Jenny cannot resist his charms. They fall in love, buy a flat, and move in together—against Jenny’s mother’s wishes. Then one day Seb confesses that he is already married, with two young boys waiting for him in Nepal. Can a heartbroken Jenny pick up the pieces of her life? Set in Leeds, this Firebird Award–winning novella is a bittersweet hospital romance about forbidden love, cultural difference, betrayal, and whether the pendulum of time will ever swing them together again. Buy links - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Times-Pendulum-Sw… - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Times-Pendulum-Sw… - Author blog: joymlilleyauthor.wordpress.c… About the author Joy M. Lilley (Joy Gerken) is a British author and retired registered nurse. A grandmother living in Kent, she turned to writing after a long nursing career. Her books include *Figs, Vines and Roses*, *The Liberty Bodice*, *Spy and Villain*, *A Boy Called Archie*, and *Bleeds When Broken*. She also writes and blogs about stories drawn from life, travel, and family. X handle: @joygerken #Authors #Artists #Creators

Figs, Vines and Roses by Joy M. Lilley is a warm and moving historical family saga that captures the heart of late-19th-century England with tenderness and authenticity. Set beginning in 1888, the story follows young Isabella “Issy” Merryweather as she enjoys a privileged yet compassionate childhood at Cobnut Hall with her brother Clarence, beloved dog Molly, and cherished grandmother. A family move to Kent changes everything when she forms a secret, deep bond with Terence, a young man from a humble background. Through love, social barriers, heartbreak, resilience, and personal growth—including Isabella’s determination to become a teacher—the novel explores class differences, forbidden romance, family loyalty, and the quiet strength of the human spirit. Readers appreciate the gentle pacing, vivid period details of English life and gardens, emotional honesty, and the way the story lingers with themes of memory, empathy, and quiet courage. It is a thoughtful, heartfelt read that celebrates love and endurance across social divides. Buy links - Amazon (paperback): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-… (or amazon.com/Figs-Vines-Roses-…) Also available through other retailers and the author’s platforms. About the author Joy M. Lilley (pen name of Joy Gerken) is a British author and retired registered nurse who devoted herself to writing after a long nursing career ending in 2015. She is a grandmother who enjoys her large family, the theatre, and the arts. *Figs, Vines and Roses* was her debut novel, a historical romance and family saga. Her other works include *The Liberty Bodice* (a WWII SOE story), the novella *Time’s Pendulum Swings Again*, short stories, and later titles such as *Strawberry Moon*. She blogs and remains active in the writing community. X handle: @joygerken @JoygerkenJoy (xitter.cf/joygerken) #Authors #Artists #Creators

So Ordered: An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. On sale October 6, 2026, from Basic Liberty. A collection of speeches from 2007 to 2025, shaped into a single view of how the constitutional system should work. “So Ordered reveals Justice Samuel Alito as a jurist of rare balance: deeply principled yet resolutely practical.” —Yuval Levin, author of American Covenant “This wonderful volume displays the powerful intellect, deep knowledge, careful craftsmanship, and wry wit that have marked Justice Alito’s two decades of stellar work on the Supreme Court.” —Ed Whelan Alito’s Court is not only the place where cases are decided. It is the place where originalism and textualism answer judges who treat the Constitution as a license. Twenty years on the bench, he argues, showed one side using the judiciary to impose an agenda—and a legal movement answering with the meaning the words had when they were adopted. Philosophers theorize; judges decide. Alito’s claim is that he does the second without pretending the first is enough: statutes by their text, the Constitution by its original public meaning, and liberty secured by order rather than by power. The book gives the personal Alito—faith, family, the Phillies, lessons from baseball about why judging is not umpiring—and the public one: free speech, religious liberty, the reach of judicial review, COVID restrictions, and legislatures that hand power to executives and agencies. Drawn from the justice who wrote the opinions. Buy links - Amazon (hardcover): amazon.com/So-Ordered-Origin… - Amazon (Kindle ebook): amazon.com/So-Ordered-Origin… - Publisher: hachettebookgroup.com/titles… About the author Samuel A. Alito Jr. is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Appointed by President George W. Bush, he took his seat in 2006. He has written majority opinions in cases on free speech, the right to bear arms, freedom of religion, and the authority of states to regulate abortion.