Think spy stories are all about heroes jumping off cliffs and dodging explosions? 

Think again. Larry and Rosemary Mild are back with Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies, a novel that trades typical thriller tropes for authentic human grit and island suspense. 

Find out how this dynamic duo brings the "scary side of ordinary life" to paradise.

In Pitch Black: The Best Black Ads of the Past 50+ Years, veteran advertising executive Mark S. Robinson finally pulls back the curtain, honoring the visionaries who turned “nothing” into cultural power. From the grassroots “gold rush” of the 1970s to the pitfalls of today’s algorithmic marketing, Robinson offers an unfiltered look at what corporate America consistently fails to understand: that data is not a substitute for soul, and “Total Market” strategies are no match for lived experience.

Join Norm, Editor & Publisher of bookpleasures.com and Mark  as we go behind the scenes with a man who lived the history, curated the best, and is now ready to set the record straight.

Discover award-winning children’s author Linda Harkey, the creative force behind the Hickory Doc’s Tales series—from The Case of the Missing Pink Piggy to Desert Friends. 

Dive into her interview for screen-free tips like animal voices, five-sense immersion, and real hunting dog mischief that captivate reluctant readers and spark lifelong literacy!

Irene Field reveals tips for sparking AI curiosity in ages 5-9 with Pixel & the Pattern Machine’s interactive puzzles, straight from her Bookpleasures.com interview.

We often assume the “1%”—the ultra-wealthy elite—are protected from the harsher realities of life. 

But for Nunzia Mondo, the opulence of high-finance was merely a gilded cage. In her gripping memoir, My Silent Prison: A Cautionary Tale of Spousal Abuse in the 1 Per cent, Nunzia pulls back the curtain on three decades of hidden emotional, physical, and financial abuse. 

Join us for a candid conversation as she deconstructs the power dynamics of her marriage, the impact on her children, and the painful road to finding freedom beyond the facade of privilege.

Inside the Mind Behind The Winter Verdict: A Dialogue with Dan Buzzetta

From 1950s hotel intrigue to animal rights suspense and a forthcoming hard-boiled novel, Kathleen shares the creative sparks, surprises, and passions that continue to shape her remarkable body of work.

In this insightful interview, we sit down with Dr. Jacques MoraMarco and Dr. Yun Kim, the authors of Walking Your Way to Vitality. 

Drawing on decades of expertise in traditional East Asian medicine, acupuncture, and Sun Tai Chi, these experts reveal how a simple, mindful approach to walking can do far more than burn calories—it can reduce stress, boost your immune system, and fundamentally restore your life force. Whether you are battling desk-bound fatigue or seeking a sustainable path to long-term health, this conversation offers a fresh, transformative perspective on the world’s most accessible exercise.