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Stories Around the Table

Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life

by More than 40 military family writers, Terri Barnes, Karen Pavlicin, Sarah Smiley, Tanya Biank, Jocelyn Green, Artis Henderson, Sara Horn, Alison Buckholtz, Judy Davis, Kristin Henderson, Kathie Hightower, Julie LaBelle, Holly Scherer, Mollie Gross, Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman, Marna Ashburn, Janine Boldrin, Amy Bushatz, Angela Caban, Randi S. Cairns, Tara Crooks, Adrianna Domingos-Lupher, Jacey Eckhart, Janet I. Farley, Julia Gibbs, Jacqueline Goodrich, Diana Hartman, Starlett Henderson, Lori Hensic, Jeremy L. Hilton, Sarah Holtzmann, Sue Hoppin, Benita Koeman, Thomas Litchford, Lisa Smith Molinari, Brenda Pace, Chris Pape, Susan A. Phalen, Briley Rossiter, Kristine Schellhaas, Chris Stricklin, Amanda Trimillos, Lori Volkman ...

"Opening it up to any random story will make you feel humbled, grateful, and best of all, not alone."—Anette Radonski, Military Spouse JD NetworkConversations are the heart of a gathering among friends.In Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, military spouses, parents, children, and service members gather together to laugh, cry, lend perspective, and share ... Read more

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"Opening it up to any random story will make you feel humbled, grateful, and best of all, not alone."—Anette Radonski, Military Spouse JD NetworkConversations are the heart of a gathering among friends.In Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, military spouses, parents, children, and service members gather together to laugh, cry, lend perspective, and share
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Going Overboard

The Misadventures of a Military Wife

by Sarah Smiley ...

In 1999, Sarah was a typical bride-to-be, flustered with wedding details. Then the groom called. “I don’t want you to panic, but I might not be able to come to our wedding....”So began Sarah Smiley’s life as a military wife. As a former Navy brat herself, Sarah knew better than anyone that weddings and funerals—even childbirth!—take a backseat to Uncle Sam. But just as the young, nationally ... Read more

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In 1999, Sarah was a typical bride-to-be, flustered with wedding details. Then the groom called. “I don’t want you to panic, but I might not be able to come to our wedding....”So began Sarah Smiley’s life as a military wife. As a former Navy brat herself, Sarah knew better than anyone that weddings and funerals—even childbirth!—take a backseat to Uncle Sam. But just as the young, nationally
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Dinner with the Smileys

One Military Family, One Year of Heroes, and Lessons for a Lifetime

by Sarah Smiley ...

Fifty-two guests take turns filling a military father's chair at his family's dinner table while he serves his yearlong deployment.The week before Thanksgiving 2011, Dustin Smiley left for a yearlong military deployment. Soon after, his son Ford, eleven, invited Senator Susan Collins to fill his dad's chair at dinner. On January 3, 2012, Senator Collins came to dinner ... and brought brownies.So ... Read more

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Fifty-two guests take turns filling a military father's chair at his family's dinner table while he serves his yearlong deployment.The week before Thanksgiving 2011, Dustin Smiley left for a yearlong military deployment. Soon after, his son Ford, eleven, invited Senator Susan Collins to fill his dad's chair at dinner. On January 3, 2012, Senator Collins came to dinner ... and brought brownies.So
... Read more

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Got Here As Soon As I Could

Discovering the Way Life Should Be

by Sarah Smiley ...

I’m not from Maine… but I got here as soon as I could.Six years ago, a family from Florida fell in love with “the way life should be,” and althoughthey’ve never seen a moose, the Smileys intend to stay. Because say what you will about the coldwinters and the messy mud season, there is no other place to raise a kid than in the great state ofMaine.Got Here As Soon As I Could is a collection of ... Read more

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I’m not from Maine… but I got here as soon as I could.Six years ago, a family from Florida fell in love with “the way life should be,” and althoughthey’ve never seen a moose, the Smileys intend to stay. Because say what you will about the coldwinters and the messy mud season, there is no other place to raise a kid than in the great state ofMaine.Got Here As Soon As I Could is a collection of
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Dinner with the Smileys

One Military Family, One Year of Heroes, and Lessons for a Lifetime

by Sarah Smiley ...

Narrated by Sarah Smiley ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Fifty-two guests take turns filling a military father's chair at his family's dinner table while he serves his yearlong deployment.The week before Thanksgiving 2011, Dustin Smiley left for a yearlong military deployment. Soon after, his son Ford, eleven, invited Senator Susan Collins to fill his dad's chair at dinner. On January 3, 2012, Senator Collins came to dinner ... and brought brownies.So ... Read more

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Fifty-two guests take turns filling a military father's chair at his family's dinner table while he serves his yearlong deployment.The week before Thanksgiving 2011, Dustin Smiley left for a yearlong military deployment. Soon after, his son Ford, eleven, invited Senator Susan Collins to fill his dad's chair at dinner. On January 3, 2012, Senator Collins came to dinner ... and brought brownies.So
... Read more

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Angels Walking

A Novel

by Karen Kingsbury ...

Narrated by Kirby Heyborne, January LaVoy ...

Unabridged

11 hours 11 min

From#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the first in a brand-new series about second chances—a dramatic story about a washed up baseball player, the love he left behind, and the miracles that might save them both.When former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a career-ending injury, all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before. He has ... Read more

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From#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes the first in a brand-new series about second chances—a dramatic story about a washed up baseball player, the love he left behind, and the miracles that might save them both.When former national baseball star Tyler Ames suffers a career-ending injury, all he can think about is putting his life back together the way it was before. He has
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Giving In

by Maya Banks ...

Narrated by Alix Dale ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Surrender Trilogy
Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

From the "must-read author" (Romance Junkies) of Letting Go—the new novel in her Surrender Trilogy.In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. Now, the story continues as one woman, haunted by the shadows of the past, explores the possibilities of a new ... Read more

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From the "must-read author" (Romance Junkies) of Letting Go—the new novel in her Surrender Trilogy.In her sensational Breathless Trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maya Banks tested the boundaries of desire. In her new trilogy, there’s only one thing left to do: cross them. Now, the story continues as one woman, haunted by the shadows of the past, explores the possibilities of a new
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Married to the Military

A Survival Guide for Military Wives, Girlfriends, and Women in Uniform

by Meredith Leyva ...

Now revised to reflect the reality of military and economic unrest around the world, Married to the Military remains an invaluable resource for any military spouse or significant other.When you marry a military service member, whether a reservist or active—you may feel as if you’ve also married the United States military! While there are plenty of orientation books on military training, there is ... Read more

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Now revised to reflect the reality of military and economic unrest around the world, Married to the Military remains an invaluable resource for any military spouse or significant other.When you marry a military service member, whether a reservist or active—you may feel as if you’ve also married the United States military! While there are plenty of orientation books on military training, there is
... Read more
Confessions of a Military Wife

by Mollie Gross ...

"This book will have you laughing so hard you cry . . . As Confessions aptly demonstrates, military spouses lead interesting lives." —Tara E. Crooks, cofounder of Army Wife NetworkAs the wife of a Marine Corps officer, Mollie Gross learned the hard way to laugh instead of cry at what she could not control—and as she quickly discovered, nearly everything was out of her control.A standup comedienne ... Read more

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"This book will have you laughing so hard you cry . . . As Confessions aptly demonstrates, military spouses lead interesting lives." —Tara E. Crooks, cofounder of Army Wife NetworkAs the wife of a Marine Corps officer, Mollie Gross learned the hard way to laugh instead of cry at what she could not control—and as she quickly discovered, nearly everything was out of her control.A standup comedienne
... Read more
Yes Please

by Amy Poehler ...

#1 New York Times BestsellerThe much anticipated first book from comedic genius, actress, media darling, star of Parks and Recreation, alum ofSaturday Night Live, and all around awesome lady, Amy Poehler.Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on Comedy Central’s Upright Citizens Brigade? Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on Saturday ... Read more

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#1 New York Times BestsellerThe much anticipated first book from comedic genius, actress, media darling, star of Parks and Recreation, alum ofSaturday Night Live, and all around awesome lady, Amy Poehler.Do you want to get to know the woman we first came to love on Comedy Central’s Upright Citizens Brigade? Do you want to spend some time with the lady who made you howl with laughter on Saturday
... Read more

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Still Alice

by Lisa Genova ...

In Lisa Genova’s extraordinary New York Times bestselling novel, an accomplished woman slowly loses her thoughts and memories to Alzheimer’s disease—only to discover that each day brings a new way of living and loving. Now a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kate Bosworth, and Kristen Stewart!Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape ... Read more

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In Lisa Genova’s extraordinary New York Times bestselling novel, an accomplished woman slowly loses her thoughts and memories to Alzheimer’s disease—only to discover that each day brings a new way of living and loving. Now a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kate Bosworth, and Kristen Stewart!Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape
... Read more
All the Light We Cannot See

A Novel

by Anthony Doerr ...

*NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to ... Read more

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*NOW A NETFLIX LIMITED SERIES—from producer and director Shawn Levy (Stranger Things) starring Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Laurie, and newcomer Aria Mia Loberti*Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to
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