Local Authors
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Applehood & Motherpie
by the Jr. League of Rochester
“The Genesee Valley yields a rich harvest of produce, including many varieties of apples. Applehood & Motherpie features apples in all types of cookery. This well-loved cookbook even comes in a three-ring binder style edition, with a flip-back edge that allows the book to stand on its own.” - Google Books
For Goodness Taste
by the Jr. League of Rochester
“For Goodness Taste is a unique collection of exciting recipes and creative menus that reflect the rich flavor and cultural diversity of upstate New York's lifestyles and traditions. The book contains 400 recipes ranging from garden fresh to fresh convenience food, accommodating today's fast-paced schedules but in the tradition of the original best-selling cookbook Applehood & Motherpie.” - Google Books
Manipulation, Moonshine, and Murder
by Valarie Veanes Upson
“At the height of the Great Depression, Valarie’s grandmother, Bethel Veanes, and [Diane’s grandfather,] Claude Jones, had murdered a man. They were caught, tried, and convicted… This shocking surprise lit the spark for Valarie to learn the history that had been hidden from her family.”
Holy Shift!
by Michelle Le Brun
“You and I have much in common. We live and love. We suffer loss. And we grieve - it's personal and the drive is littered with pot holes. Faith can be challenged, if not lost. Hop in my VW Bug as I share my family's tragic and unexpected loss. Find hope in a road-tested spiritual compass engaged in mindfulness that helped us navigate our grief. Maybe it could be the divine road rescue you need. Losing your loved one - your patience or even your faith - requires you to shift. Here are the keys. Get behind the wheel and drive.”
Open at Rock Bottom
by L.M. Reed
“…the psychologically complex first-person narration poses the question: what does it look like to “do the right thing” when so many perpetrators of sexual violence have been allowed to deny their actions, deflect blame, and avoid the consequences? Is atonement or redemption even possible? If so, what would it require? Open at Rock Bottom explores how one young man navigates these largely uncharted waters. Trigger Warnings: Includes depictions and/or discussion of rape, self harm, panic attacks, drug and alcohol use.”
Sibley’s Christmas Adventure
by Don Alhart
“A mouse named Sibley goes on a magical holiday journey starting in the Downtown Rochester Sibley's Department Store, riding the monorail at Midtown Plaza, through the Magic Corridor, and onward, meeting friends along the way.” - Google Books
*Sale of book includes stuffed Sibley plush, and all proceeds go the Arc Foundation of Monroe New York.
Koli’s Adventures Series
by Tamra Werner
“Koli is a great white pup born into the ocean world to explore and live on his own. He learns valuable lessons about what to eat and the dangers of venturing deep into the ocean before he is ready to fend for himself.”
“Koli, the great white shark, meets an adorable new friend, and they go on an adventure of a lifetime. They learn about friendship, the ecosystem, and are surprised by an encounter that will stay with them forever.”
Courageous & Authentic Leadership
by Christina M. Gullo
“Courageous & Authentic Leadership provides a personal journey of being a leader, the actions one can take to ensure this role is successful and impactful, and the qualities that will help inspire and shape an individual or organization…” “…draws its inspiration from the author's professional experience of being a leader and CEO in a career spanning over 25 years.”
