PRINTED WORD REVIEWS
Printed Word
August 28, 2025
Printed Word Reviews
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August 2025 - library edition
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IN THIS ISSUE
OverDrive's Digipalooza Recap
New Reviews at Printed Word Reviews
Interviews
Coming Soon
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Digipalooza Delivers: A Premier Event for Librarians in the Digital Age
Every two years, OverDrive hosts Digipalooza, see what we think:
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Hello readers, here are the latest reviews and interviews:
Vatican Daughter
In a world where the secrets of the Vatican threaten to unravel, a mother’s desperate quest to reclaim her daughter from the clutches of the Church's dark past forces her to confront powerful men willing to kill to protect their sins. Read more at https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9781803417981
The Amazing World Beneath the Waves
Dive into the depths of our planet's most enigmatic frontier with Gloria Barnett's "The Amazing World Beneath the Waves," a book that proves science can be both captivating and crystal clear. Read more at https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9781838064372
A. Nonny Mouse: Magical Moon Mouse Finds Merry Christmas
When a whimsical moon mouse named A. Nonny embarks on a journey to Earth to find a MERRY CHRISTMAS in a box for his friend's birthday, he discovers that the true magic of Christmas lies in love and selflessness. Read more at https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9781885708113
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Featured Printed Word Review FALCON book review:
Transitioning Your Federal Resume to Private Industry: Are You at the Fork of the Road?
This book serves as an indispensable resource, expertly bridging the gap between the often-complex federal resume format and the concise, results-driven expectations of private industry hiring managers. Read more at https://www.printedwordreviews.com/bookreviews/9781733777933
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Gab Talks Interviews
President of the Independent Press Award speaks with R.w. Meek, author of "The Dream Collector:", published by Historium Press
See the publisher Historium Press' video trailer, https://youtu.be/17hGF3bc6rE
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Printed Word Reviews Interviews
Ted Olczak, Publisher of Printed Word Reviews, at ALA with Orca's publisher Andrew Wooldridge, https://youtu.be/vlAT1E3ALKM
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COMING SOON
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See us this coming month at:
September 6-7: Printers Row Lit Fest
September 10: New England Independent Booksellers
Association Conference (NEIBA)
September 13-14: Baltimore Bookfest
September 16: Book Manufacturing Mastered
September 20: Arlington Town Day
September 21: Brooklyn Book Festival
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