In this latest enchanting novel from bestselling magical realism author Jennifer Moorman, a treasure hunt through the past reveals one woman’s extraordinary gift for arranging the future.The Russell women have always lived in a house that is as special as they are—a century-old Victorian with a radio that tunes itself to the listener’s mood and a pantry that rearranges to provide just the right ingredients for any baking need. Lilith Russell was the exception. She ...

With her signature blend of magical and heartfelt storytelling, USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Moorman returns with The Charmed Library, a love letter to libraries, favorite childhood stories, and readers who have fallen for fictional heroes.Like many other public libraries, the one in Blue Sky Valley, North Carolina, is a haven for readers. But it's also unlike any other. In this library, fictional characters step off the page into real li...

Jim Moorman is not only a born storyteller, he knows how much the human heart and laughter need each other.  JAMAICAN FLOWERS is hilarious and poignant and more fun than a barrel of stoned monkeys. Keep 'em coming, Jim.              --Bruce McAllister, author of the award-winning thriller DREAM BABY    "Much like movies, just because a novel is about we...

In this latest enchanting novel from bestselling magical realism author Jennifer Moorman, a treasure hunt through the past reveals one woman’s extraordinary gift for arranging the future.The Russell women have always lived in a house that is as special as they are—a century-old Victorian with a radio that tunes itself to the listener’s mood and a pantry that rearranges to provide just the right ingredients for any baking need. Lilith Russell was the exception. She ...

Mad BeachBy: Pat MoormanFor Claire Chapman, life in Florida in the 1970s is anything but boring as she spends her days busy managing the employees of a Publix delicatessen, and finessing the art of dealing with some of the deli’s quirkier customers. And though her work-life may be hectic at times—especially around the holidays—she’s happy, spending her nights quiet at home with her cats, wondering what kinds of shenanigans her beloved husband, Matt, will get into after work...

American Hybrid Poetics explores the ways in which hybrid poetics—a playful mixing of disparate formal and aesthetic strategies—have been the driving force in the work of a historically and culturally diverse group of women poets who are part of a robust tradition in contesting the dominant cultural order. Amy Moorman Robbins examines the ways in which five poets—Gertrude Stein, Laura Mullen, Alice Notley, Harryette Mullen, and Claudia Rankine—use hybridity as an implicitly politi...

"A Guide to the Virginia Springs" by J. J. Moorman is an insightful exploration of the natural mineral springs found in Virginia. The book delves into the historical significance of these springs, which have attracted visitors for their purported health benefits for centuries. Moorman provides detailed descriptions of various springs, their locations, and the unique qualities that make each one special. The guide serves as both a travel companion and a historical account, inviting readers ...

Pioneer Doctor is the story of a half-century of medical practice, from the early days in Oklahoma Territory to metropolitan conditions. Lewis J. Moorman, M.D., once told a patient who apologized for calling him out late at night, “You must remember, I started with a team of Indian ponies twenty miles from a railroad.”Moorman’s experiences run the gamut of human ills and situations—of childbirth in a barn loft, the “faith healer” who infected a whole community with an “itc...

"Songs of the Ridings" by F. W. Moorman is a captivating collection that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of rural life and the natural beauty of the English countryside. Moorman's lyrical poetry reflects his deep appreciation for the landscapes and traditions of the ridings, capturing the essence of pastoral existence. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion, the poems resonate with themes of nostalgia, nature, and the simple joys of life, inviting readers to experience the world...

Eighteen-year-old Derek Wilds’ life changed when his parents had him disappear into the woods when he was only fourteen years old. Growing up with another family for most of his life Derek comes to realize that everyone he grows close to ends up getting hurt. Packing up his bags, changing his name and disappearing into the night to hitch hike to Miami, Derek, now known as Danger then meets three guys; Sean, Mikey, and Brett who introduce him into a world unknown. Set on doing mysterious jo...

Derek is an eighteen year-old that struggles in every social situation imaginable - so how on earth is he going to fair at becoming the CEO of a multi-million dollar wedding company?! As a series of attempts on his life start to occur however, impressing his new boss is the least of his worries as gangs, kidnappers, hitmen and explosions stand in the way of him and whoever wants him and his colleagues all dead.