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The Battle of Sappington: The Ideal Courtship Trilogy, #3

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The Battle of Sappington: The Ideal Courtship Trilogy, #3

Dude, you got sapped!

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Last Train to Snarksville

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Last Train to Snarksville

It’s like waving red meat in front of the Warner Bros. legal department.

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Veil of Iron: Veiled War Book Two

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Veil of Iron: Veiled War Book Two

In Soviet Russia, women wear sexy barbwire!

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The London Apprentice: Makes tea, smokes cigars, sets type

August 6, 2026
Nathan
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The London Apprentice: Makes tea, smokes cigars, sets type

Please, tell me more. I mean less.

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Bird Dog: Memoir of 1st Lieutenant Elliot A. Willard, One of a Small Group of Army Aviation Liaison Pilots Who Flew the L-19A Cessna in the Korean War

August 6, 2026
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Bird Dog: Memoir of 1st Lieutenant Elliot A. Willard, One of a Small Group of Army Aviation Liaison Pilots Who Flew the L-19A Cessna in the Korean War

Why even bother having a cover photo?

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GAME OF LIFE

August 6, 2026
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GAME OF LIFE

[insert dying Pacman SFX]

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Home of the Shadicans (Heroes of Balyita)

August 5, 2026
Nathan
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Home of the Shadicans (Heroes of Balyita)

Shadicans, go home. (Also, kerning.)

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AVALON: Quantum Spacetime Portal

August 5, 2026
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AVALON: Quantum Spacetime Portal

“Stay on target… stay on target…”

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