The Reading Glass Magazine (LATFOB 2024 Edition)
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CONTENTS<br />
EDITOR’S NOTE<br />
Welcome to our fifth edition, a milestone that marks<br />
our commitment to creativity and community—<br />
magnifying stories for the world to see. As we<br />
showcase this issue at <strong>The</strong> Los Angeles Times<br />
Festival of Books <strong>2024</strong>, we reflect on the journey<br />
that has brought us here.<br />
We are honored to present a diverse shelf of voices,<br />
perspectives, and narratives that capture the essence<br />
of our times. From captivating books to insightful<br />
stories, each page invites you to explore, engage,<br />
and connect.<br />
As we celebrate this momentous occasion, we<br />
extend our deepest gratitude to our readers,<br />
contributors, and supporters who have made<br />
this journey possible. Your passion, enthusiasm,<br />
and belief in the power of storytelling inspire us<br />
every day.<br />
As we look ahead, we remain committed to our<br />
mission to spark conversations. Here’s to the next<br />
chapter of our collective journey—a journey filled<br />
with endless possibilities and boundless creativity.<br />
Celebrating five editions of inspirations,<br />
Sam<br />
Publisher<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Reading</strong> <strong>Glass</strong> Books<br />
Art and Content Director<br />
Nikki Jones<br />
Editor-in-Chief<br />
Sam Carter<br />
Layout Artist<br />
Alex Bleed<br />
06 | Fiction & Literature<br />
16 | Science Fiction & Fantasy<br />
18 | Mystery & Thriller<br />
24 | Romance<br />
26 | Self-Help<br />
30 | Biographies & Memoirs<br />
44 | Health, Fitness & Dieting<br />
46 | Poetry<br />
54 | Religion & Spirituality<br />
62 | Teen & Young Adult<br />
66 | Children’s Book<br />
80 | Humor & Entertainment<br />
82 | Politics & Social Sciences<br />
84 | Diverse Categories<br />
04 | Cover Story<br />
10 | Maureen Anne Meehan<br />
12 | L.B. Wells<br />
20 | Kennar Tawnee Chasny<br />
22 | Dr. Sandy Islands<br />
32 | Manny Sousa<br />
36 | Lourdes A. Ongkeko<br />
40 | Dorothy E.B. Fickenscher<br />
42 | Dr. Albert H. Yurvati<br />
48 | Lady Sarah Paris<br />
50 | Sharon Romero<br />
68 | Jan Atkinson<br />
70 | Dr. Sandy Islands<br />
74 | Dr. Rachel Wellner<br />
86 | Fred E. Nelson<br />
3 | READING GLASS BOOKS
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