Wine. All the Time.


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“Can I just be Marissa, please? I want to be hilarious and sexy and smart and insanely knowledgeable about wine.” —Mindy Kaling A fresh, fun, and unpretentious guide to wine from Marissa A. Ross, official wine columnist for Bon Appétit. Does the thought of having to buy wine for a dinner party stress you out? Is your go-to strategy to pick the bottle with the coolest label? Are you tired of choosing pairings based on your wallet, instead of your palate? Fear not! Bon Appétit wine columnist and Wine. All The Time. blogger Marissa A. Ross is here to help. In this utterly accessible yet comprehensive guide to wine, Ross will walk you through the ins and outs of wine culture. Told in her signature comedic voice, with personal anecdotes woven in among its lessons, Wine. All the Time. will teach you to sip confidently, and make you laugh as you're doing it. In Wine. All The Time., you’ll learn how to: • Describe what you’re drinking, and recognize your preferences • Find the best bottle for you budget and occasion • Read and understand what’s written on a wine label • Make the perfect pairings between what you’re drinking and what you’re eating • Throw the best damn dinner party your guests will ever attend • And much more




Muck


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“Those who lament that the novel has lost its prophecy should pay heed and cover-price: Muck is the future, both of Jerusalem and of literature. God is showing some rare good taste, by choosing to speak to us through Dror Burstein.” —Joshua Cohen, author of Moving Kings and Book of Numbers In a Jerusalem both ancient and modern, where the First Temple squats over the populace like a Trump casino, where the streets are literally crawling with prophets and heathen helicopters buzz over Old Testament sovereigns, two young poets are about to have their lives turned upside down. Struggling Jeremiah is worried that he might be wasting his time trying to be a writer; the great critic Broch just beat him over the head with his own computer keyboard. Mattaniah, on the other hand, is a real up-and-comer—but he has a secret he wouldn’t want anyone in the literary world to know: his late father was king of Judah. Jeremiah begins to despair, and in that despair has a vision: that Jerusalem is doomed, and that Mattaniah will not only be forced to ascend to the throne but will thereafter witness his people slaughtered and exiled. But what does it mean to tell a friend and rival that his future is bleak? What sort of grudges and biases turn true vision into false prophecy? Can the very act of speaking a prediction aloud make it come true? And, if so, does that make you a seer, or just a schmuck? Dramatizing the eternal dispute between poetry and power, between faith and practicality, between haves and have-nots, Dror Burstein’s Muck is a brilliant and subversive modern-dress retelling of the book of Jeremiah: a comedy with apocalyptic stakes by a star of Israeli fiction.




Stay Calm and Collie On


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Buckingham Pet Palace is known for treating dogs like royalty—until murder dethrones its good reputation! As owner of an upscale doggy daycare and spa, animal-lover Sue Patrick pampers pooches for the most elite clients in Lewes, Delaware. Surely she can survive a weeklong visit from Lady Anthea Fitzwalter, her well-to-do business partner from England. But before Sue can serve her guest a spot of tea, she discovers more-than-a-spot of blood inside the company van—and all over the driver’s dead body . . . Someone abandoned the van full of dogs at the Lewes ferry terminal and got away with murder, leaving Sue and Lady Anthea pawing for clues. With a fundraising gala approaching and Buckingham Pet Palace facing scandal, can two very different women work together to fetch the culprit from a list of dodgy suspects—or are they heading toward a proper disaster?




Sweet Poisoned Wine


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Wine Runs Deep


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Fifteen years after running from his troubled childhood in the American Midwest, Beckett Jensen has reinvented himself as the owner of a successful upscale winery in Paso Robles, California. But his serenity is overturned when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of an unruly group of former schoolmates, who arrive unannounced. What begins under the guise of a social visit with drunken hijinks and a hilarious wine tour turns nasty as the unwelcome visitors’ true intentions are revealed. Through a combination of guilt, blackmail, and physical threats, they force Beckett to assist them in plotting a daring crime. If he participates, it’s almost guaranteed they’ll all be caught and go to prison. But if he refuses, his new life, his winery, and everyone he loves will be destroyed. Caught in a terrible dilemma, Beckett is forced to reckon with the burdens of his past and tap into the darkness within, hoping it is powerful enough to conquer the darkness without.




The Twelve Monotasks


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Reclaim your attention, productivity, and happiness with this “captivating, informative and beautifully written” book by learning how to keep your focus on one familiar task at a time (Nate Berkus). Modern life is full of to-do lists, all-consuming technology and the constant pressure to be doing and striving for more. What if you could train your brain to focus on one thing at a time? What if the secret to better productivity involved doing less, not more? Drawing on research in psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness, The Twelve Monotasks provides a clear and accessible plan for life in the twenty-first century. Practice resisting distractions and building focus by doing the things you already do—like reading, sleeping, eating, and listening—with renewed attention. For example, the next time you go for a walk, don’t try to run an errand or squeeze in a phone call, but instead, notice the cool breeze on your face and the plants and birds that may cross your path. Immerse yourself in the activity and let time melt away, even if you’re only actually out for 20 minutes. Notice how much clearer your head feels when you return home. This is the magic of monotasking. With monotasking you will: Become more productive Produce higher quality work Reduce stress And increase happiness. Thatcher Wine’s The Twelve Monotasks will help you do one thing at a time, and do it well, so you can enjoy all of your life!







Wine Lover's Mystery Box Set: Books 1-3


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Sex and the City meets Nancy Drew on the vineyard… Discover where it all began! Nikki Sands is the plucky heroine you've been waiting for. For the first time ever, the first three Wine Lover's Mysteries books are bundled together to take you on a cozy murder mystery adventure. Nikki Sands was like every other aspiring actress—waiting tables between jobs. But Nikki had taken serving wines to heart. She knew enough to impress Napa Valley’s golden boy, Derek Malveaux, who offered her a job at his vineyard. And though Nikki may have left her dreams of stardom behind, the world of wine is ripe with intrigue—and the seeds of sleuthing are planted… BOOKS IN THIS BOX SET: Murder Uncorked Murder By The Glass Silenced by Syrah




I Am Tina


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This is a journal created from recordings transcribed of the journey Tina went through to find healing from a lifetime of abuse. Tina started seeing a therapist immediately after leaving an abusive relationship to gain an understanding to why she kept picking bad men into her life. She knew something was wrong. Originally Tina started recording her journey in hopes it would help someone else coming out of an abusive relationship. She didn’t know early memories of her childhood would surface and she would be faced with an even greater pain and sadness in her life. Her entire world changed from what she knew as a successful business woman and socialite to losing everything and everyone in her life. This is a story of pain, great sadness, the agony of the healing process, and seeking God into the final healing she would receive in the desert.




A Read Wine Bookstore Cozy Mystery Boxed Set Books 1-7


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Get all 7 books in the Read Wine Bookstore cozy mystery series plus a BONUS BOOK! Friends & Foes Someone wants to make sure this bookstore never opens its doors… Trixie Pristine is ready to make all of her dreams come true by opening a bookstore. But it’s not just any bookstore—it will have books, of course, but customers will also get wine, baked goods, tea, and coffee drinks. What more could they ask for? Trixie is teaming up with her closest friends, Cora Taylor and Sally Greeves, to embark upon an opportunity of a lifetime. They’ve even thought of the perfect name—Read Wine, a play on words for red wine and books you read. But before the friends can open their doors, strange and nefarious things begin to happen, and the women realize someone is out to sabotage their new business venture. Snowglobes & Secrets They're opening no matter what. A dead body won't stop them. Trixie, Sally, and Cora are determined to open Read Wine on schedule. After all, this is their dream–opening a bookstore in their small town. But you can’t open for business when there’s a dead body on the floor. Not only does it ruin the ambiance, but it definitely didn’t appear anywhere in their business plan. Cupcakes & Killers One poisoned cupcake just might close this bookstore’s doors forever. Enjoying the success of their small town bookstore Read Wine, Trixie, Cora, and Sally can finally focus on other aspects of their lives—like planning Cora's upcoming wedding. As the friends prepare for the big event, they discover someone in town is poisoning baked goods and they are being served at the bookstore. This is not a good look for their business and they need to act fast before their customers disappear. Wine & Revenge What do you do when your friend is the prime murder suspect? Trixie is thrilled to carry her friend’s wine at the Read Wine bookstore. After all, local businesses should support each other. But when she takes a field trip to Bramble Patch Winery, she uncovers the body of Deanna's husband in a very unlikely place. Trixie's wants to help her friend but, as she digs deeper into the inner workings of the winery, she finds that things aren’t always as they seem. Lawyers & Liars Lies, lawyers, and lattes... Moving to Romero is the best thing that has ever happened to attorney Macie Mitchell. She’s even made some amazing new friends: Trixie, Cora, and Sally from the Read Wine Bookstore. But when her boyfriend is arrested for embezzlement, Macie faces the biggest case of her legal career and she’s going to need her new friends more than ever. Especially when she realizes her boyfriend is not who she thought he was. Dunes & Dead Bodies Matchmaker Cassandra Collins is no match for murder. Trixie Pristine, owner of Read Wine Bookstore, heads to a 4-day Women in Business Conference hosted by Cassandra Collins, motivational speaker and the owner of a matchmaker service. When the conference starts off with Cassandra dropping dead on stage, Trixie is ready to find out what happened to the seemingly healthy marriage broker. Good thing she’s met Presley Thurman and Tillie Moore at the conference. She knows she can count on these new friends to help her investigate. Cookies & Crime It’s the most wonderful time of the year… just don’t eat the cookies. When Jean Sartor, Scout co-leader of the Romero Boy Scouts, drops dead at the end-of-year awards ceremony, Trixie Pristine suddenly has all eyes on her. Since she baked Christmas cookies for the ceremony, Trixie jumps to the top of the suspect list. Trixie knows she didn’t poison Jean, but someone has been very naughty this holiday season and she’s going to find out who.