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Happy Mother's Day to all our listeners! We've got a great book for you and all the mamas in your life, Dear Future Mama, by Meghan Trainor.

The real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind "All About That Bass" and "Dear Future Husband," and, more importantly, Riley's mom.

Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since before she even knew how babies were made. And, yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles--but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes.

Dear Future Mama is a heartfelt and humorous guide for expectant mamas inspired by Meghan's own journey into motherhood and expert insights from Meghan's own personal trainer, registered dietitian, husband, and ob-gyn. No shame, no judgment--just straight talk (and laughs) from a bestie who's been there.

Dear Future Mama offers future mamas a place to relax, laugh out loud, and get the pep talk they need to know that they are absolutely not alone.

Now, here's a sample from Dear Future Mama: A TMI Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood from Your Bestie, by Meghan Trainor.

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May 7th through 13th is National Anxiety and Depression week, and we have a couple amazing books that cover these topics for you this week. Our second book is Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About by Ryan Casey Waller.

Mental illness loves to tell lies. One of those lies is that you should be able to manage what you're struggling with all by yourself, but in Depression, Anxiety, and Other Things We Don't Want to Talk About, pastor and psychotherapist Ryan Casey Waller reminds us that we don't have to suffer alone.

Combining practical theology, clinical insights, and deep empathy, Waller offers a rare mix of companionship and truth. Waller bridges the gap between the spiritual and the psychological in this empathetic, imminently helpful guidebook, reminding us all that we are not alone. Hope starts now.

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May 7th through 13th is National Anxiety and Depression week, and we have a couple amazing books that cover these topics for you this week. Our first book is Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado.

Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.

We all encounter anxiety, but we don't have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times best-selling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for battling with and healing from anxiety.

Anxious for Nothing invites listeners to delve into Philippians 4:6-7 — the most highlighted passage of any book on the planet according to Amazon — "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Hey Listeners. Today is National Day of Prayer, and we have a collection of prayer based books for you to sample.

Since Mother's Day is right around the corner – we're kicking this episode off with Pocket Prayers for Moms: 40 Simple Prayers that Bring Peace and Rest by Max Lucado.

In Pocket Prayers for Moms, Max reminds us that prayer is not a privilege for the pious or the art of a chosen few. Instead, it's simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child. Each day you'll find a timeless verse from scripture and a thoughtful prayer designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your relationship with your family, and help you find joy in the everyday highs and lows of motherhood. No matter where you are in your journey of motherhood, Max will give you the encouragement you need to face each day.

Pocket Prayers for Moms will remind you that when we invite God into our world, he walks in. He brings a host of gifts: joy, patience, resilience. Anxieties come, but they don't stick. Fears surface and then depart. Regrets land on the windshield, but prayer comes along to wipe it all away.

Let the conversation begin today with Pocket Prayers for Moms.

Next up we have Praying the Scriptures for Your Life by Jodie Berndt.

Taking you on a 31-day journey rooted in Christ's words in John 15, Praying the Scriptures for Your Life will help you find guidance and peace as you pray through life's trickiest issues, from relationships to finances to what to do with the pain of unanswered prayer.

Discover how Scripture can be experienced, not just read! In one of his last conversations with his disciples, Jesus urged his followers to "remain" in him. But what does it mean to remain in Christ in our daily lives?

In Praying the Scriptures for Your Life, popular Bible teacher Jodie Berndt invites you to experience deeper intimacy with Christ as you allow his words from John 15 to transform your perspective as well as your prayers.

This reflective 31-day Praying the Scriptures for Your Life is the latest addition to the bestselling Praying the Scriptures series. Discover the peace that comes from abiding in Christ as you sink deep into his Word.

Now he's an exclusive listen to Praying the Scriptures for Your Life by Jodie Berndt.

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This week is National Dance Week and to celebrate we're featuring an exclusive preview from Dance Your Dance: 8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream.

Includes audiobook-exclusive bonus pep talks from Laurieann! A-list choreographer Laurieann Gibson guides creators of all kinds to embrace their passions and achieve success, providing a practical road map to never giving up on your dream.

Have you felt stuck like you're just running in place, fearful of taking the next step? World-renowned Emmy-nominated choreographer and creative visionary Laurieann Gibson shares personal stories from her 20+ career in entertainment, words of encouragement, and practical advice to help you reach your full potential.

Gibson candidly opens up about her experiences, challenges, and triumphs, sharing the eight principles that not only shaped her incredible career but also guided her work with the world's biggest pop stars. Dance Your Dance is a practical guide that will help you:

· Act on the creative spark that brings you joy

· Move beyond the dream killers of your past

· Persevere through the toughest moments

· Build a team to support you on your journey

· Empower others to realize their own dreams

Drawing on her fascinating artistic experiences and the faith that sustained her through her biggest challenges, Laurieann offers a step-by-step guide to living out your vision...because when it comes to being who God created you to be, it's always your time to shine.

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This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. This week's book is Waiting in Hope: 31 Reflections for Walking with God Through Infertility.

One in eight women face the heartache of infertility. Where can they turn for comfort and guidance while grieving their dreams and grappling with unfulfilled longing?

Waiting in Hope gives women an uplifting, accessible resource to comfort, guide, and strengthen them through the journey of infertility. Featuring 31 reflections that address specific aspects of waiting and hoping, each chapter weaves personal narrative, Scripture, and prayers to encourage women longing for a child.

As seasoned infertility ministry leaders, Jenn Hesse and Kelley Ramsey have committed to help women turn to Jesus as their hope in sorrow. This book is the resource they wish they'd had ten years ago in the middle of their infertility grief. Women need to hear the good news that Jesus is with them in their wait, and that they can live a life of purpose regardless of how their wait ends.

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Happy Earth Day, Listeners! We have two great book samples for you today to celebrate!

First up we have One Green Thing, by Heather White.

The climate crisis is the biggest challenge of our time, and we all have a unique role to play. Start here and now with this book. In this revolutionary call to action, unlock your superpower through a daily practice of sustainability. Noted environmentalist Heather White offers an easy-to-follow guide for climate action while brilliantly weaving together warm and funny stories from her childhood in East Tennessee, anecdotes from 20+ years of environmental advocacy, and scenes from parenting two Gen Z daughters in Bozeman, Montana. In One Green Thing, White shows you how to contribute to the climate movement through self-discovery - your personality, interests, and strengths.

You'll start by taking the Service Superpower Profile Assessment, which will reveal your special gifts in service to others and the planet. Based on your profile, you'll adventure your way through a 21-Day Kickstarter Plan that shares specific actions you can take along with many more resources and impact trackers.

Setting the intention each day to take a small step— a "one green thing" to care for the planet--can help ease your eco-anxiety, push the culture toward climate solutions, and create a sense of joy.

Next up we have The Container Victory Garden, by Maggie Stuckey.

Even if all you have is a postage stamp's worth of space on a balcony, patio, or front stoop, The Container Victory Garden equips you to dig into the joys of container gardening, right where you are.

Imagine this: In the morning, you pluck a few mint leaves from your backdoor herb garden and add them to your tea. A few hours later, you step out onto your patio and collect a handful of lettuce leaves for your lunch salad. Just before dinner, you harvest a few basil leaves and cherry tomatoes for a delicious caprese pasta.

In her trademark warm and informative style, bestselling author and expert gardener Maggie Stuckey shares everything you need to know to succeed with container gardening: planning, gearing up, planting, nurturing, and harvesting

This is the promise of container gardening: a fresh bounty of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers you can enjoy in every season.

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April is National Financial Literacy Month. If you struggle with your finances, or you just want to learn more financial tips and tricks to implement into your life then sticks around, we have two amazing book samples for you today: Fearless Finances, and Don't Start a Side Hustle.

First up, we have "Fearless Finances" by Cassandra Cummings.

Cassandra Cummings is a leading financial expert and founder of The Stocks and Stilletos Society, and she's here to show women how to crush their financial goals, overcome their fears and grow their wealth through the power of investing.

Historically, women of color have been shut out of the wealth-building game. Cassandra Cummings has made it her mission to change that by creating a vibrant and successful online community of more than 100,000 women investors. In her new book, Cassandra brings the powerful lessons of their achievements to you.

In this book, Cassandra will teach you how to:

· Conquer longstanding fears around money

· Develop a firm foundation for you and your family

· Invest in the stock market for wealth creation and legacy building and…

· Prepare for a lifelong winning financial season

Fearless Finances walks you through the keys to building your success squad of trusted experts, as well as women who kicked fear out of the way to achieve their financial dreams. Now, so can you.

Next up we have Don't Start a Side Hustle, by Brian Page.

Don't trade your 40-hour workweek for an 80-hour a week side hustle. The promise of entrepreneurship is to create a lifestyle of freedom - but the pursuit often leads to a time bankrupt life. If you're an overworked employee who's done with the 9-to-5, a serial entrepreneur who has yet to realize the American dream, or a burned out side hustle owner who's tired of the grind, this book was written for you.

Passive income expert Brian Page will guide you step-by-step through 38 bitesize chapters that will teach you how to ditch the rat race, and enjoy the "Passivepreneur" lifestyle. In Don't Start a Side Hustle, you will learn how to:

· Trade working your ass off in exchange for hard-working assets.

· Create cash flow from products, services, and properties you don't own.

· Become an "income producer" instead of an "income earner."

· Live a lifestyle of freedom by building a passive income empire.

· Follow in Brian's footsteps as he quit his job and earned a 7 figure automated income - in just 47 days.

This book is filled with true stories that will inspire you to live a life you never knew was possible. If your dream is to live more, work less, and earn an automatic income for you and your family, Don't Start a Side Hustle is your roadmap.

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Celebrate National American Sign Lanaguage Day today!

#OwnVoices YA novel features Deaf / Hard of Hearing Community

"It's time we see more Deaf characters in books. It's time we see more books celebrating sign language and Deaf culture," said author Alison Gervais.

Deaf teen Maya moves across the country and must attend a hearing school for the first time. As if that wasn't hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating—and also surprising when some classmates, including Beau Watson, take time to learn ASL. As Maya looks past graduation and focuses on her future dreams, nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will not derail her pursuits. But when people in her life—Deaf and hearing alike—ask her to question parts of her Deaf identity, Maya stands proudly, never giving in to the idea that her Deafness is a disadvantage.

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Happy "Drop Everything and Read" Day!

God has a dream for your life--and in this concise yet powerful volume, beloved pastor and trusted teacher Rick Warren explains the process God uses to fulfill the dream he gives you.

The Bible is full of stories of people whose God-given dreams became reality--but not without first going through the six phases of faith. In Created to Dream, Pastor Rick will help you understand how God uses these phases to grow people to spiritual maturity while fulfilling the dreams he gives them. Each phase is a test of your faith.

Knowing these biblical six phases of faith will allow you to stop wondering, "Why is this happening to me?" and begin cooperating with God's process of growing you and your faith. You'll find yourself thinking, "So that's why that happened!" and you'll be prepared for all that God has dreamed up for your future.

This one book can lead to big changes in your life. Read it, then share it with a friend.

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