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The 10 Best Historical Fantasy Books

Did you yourself struggling to stay awake in high school history class, thinking that the Napoleonic Wars would be far more interesting if they involved… I don’t know, dragons? Maybe the all those political rebellions in 18th century England would have …

New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | May 6

06 May 2025 Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Kathryn Combs, Colton Lively, M.R. …

Organiser says sorry for fantasy book ball dubbed ‘new Willy Wonka Experience’

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Organisers behind a Maryland event dubbed the ‘Frye Fest of BookTok’ by attendees have apologised. A Million Lives Book Festival, held at the …

Romance and fantasy book mobile coming to Asbury Park

Zombies, angels, witches and more: 4 local writers share their new fantasy books

Four local romance/paranormal writers — Dawn Chartier, Alys Arden, Gillian Zane and D.M. Bourgeois — will discuss their new books at 7 p.m. May 12 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. In Cartier's "The Fallen …

These authors were sold a romantasy convention. Instead, they got the Fyre Festival of the book world

Imagine getting dressed up in your finest for a fantasy-themed ball, only to find yourself standing on the concrete floor of a massive, nearly empty convention hall, decorated only with a few rose petals.  Welcome to A Million Lives Book Festival. What was …

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Courtesy of Austin Fashion Week Austin Fashion Week Thursday 8 - Saturday 10, The Domain Austin isn’t known as an especially fashionable city. We’re too attached to our flip-flops, tank-tops, and other hyphenated items that are really more about summer …

So fetch! Shore actor stars in 'Mean Girls' musical as it hits Basie

Red Bank’s Count Basie Center for the Arts is totally making "fetch" happen this month.  The hilarious smash hit musical "Mean Girls" is hitting the local stage on May 14 and 15 as a part of the production's second North American …

Goodman Games Unveils 'DCC Day 2025 Kit'

Goodman Games unveiled their DCC Day 2025 Kit, which will hit stores on July 19, 2025. This year's DCC Day 2025 Kit is chock full of exclusives and giveaways for store customers. It contains $400 MSRP worth of RPG items for a retailer cost of $149.99. …

Lord of the Rings says Australian burger chain name shall not pass

In a battle between a fantasy book franchise and an Australian vegan fast-food chain, who will be named "Lord of the" courtroom? The rights holder of the Lord of the Rings novels and films, Middle-earth Enterprises, has launched another attack to …

How one teacher cleverly got around Utah’s ban on LGBTQ+ displays in classrooms

Utah’s ban on Pride flags in government buildings and classrooms goes into effect today. But a previous Teacher of the Year has recently shared the clever way that he got around a law banning LGBTQ+ displays in classrooms. In 2001, Utah passed a sexual …

Fantasy Football Superflex Mock Draft: Mahomes is slightly risky in Round 1 but could bounce back in 2025

Quarterback is going to be an interesting position to draft this season for Fantasy managers. It's deep, as always, but there appears to be a clear top six quarterbacks heading into training camp. Those six are Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels …

WWE Legend Randy Orton Talks Final Match With John Cena, His Favorite Female Rappers & Why He’s Beloved in the Hip-Hop ...

As the WWE continues to invade pop culture after a star-laden WrestleMania last month, headlined by Travis Scott’s interference in John Cena’s record-setting 17th world title triumph, one name that has RKO’d its way into the main event of these …

Return to Oz star Emma Ridley says she has been 'kicked out' of Oz convention over political views

Emma Ridley says she has been "kicked out" of a film convention over her political views. The 52-year-old actress played Princess Ozma in the 1985 Disney film 'Return to Oz' and was due to make an appearance at the 40th anniversary …

Fantasy ball or Fyre Fest? Attendees describe chaos at Baltimore book event

Dozens of authors and book lovers poured into Baltimore this weekend dressed in glittering gowns, ready for a romance-fantasy book convention that promised a formal “fantasy ball.”   Instead, attendees of the A Million Lives Book Festival said they found …

Truist Championship picks 2025: The sneaky reason you have to bet Collin Morikawa

There’s nothing quite like getting to see some of the best players in the world tackle a brand new course on the PGA Tour, especially when the course is designed by a legendary architect like A.W. Tillinghast. That’s the fortunate situation we find …

Music to the ears of Lord of the Rings fans

Get The AJN Newsletter by email and never miss our top stories Free Sign Up You don’t have to be a fan of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy book The Lord of the Rings and have seen its epic films that premiered two decades ago to enjoy the new musical version that …

Romantasy ball labeled the ‘Fyre Fest of Booktok’ as organiser apologizes for disastrous convention

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Major drugstore chain files bankruptcy again after closing 800 stores

Rite Aid Corp is preparing to sell itself in pieces as it heads toward its second bankruptcy, less than a year after its emergence from Chapter 11 (Picture: Getty Images) The American drugstore chain Rite-Aid has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in …

Equity Access Group Embraces New $1.2M HECM Lending Limit, Reinforces Commitment to Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Solutions

Equity Access Group backs the new $1.2M HECM limit, boosting seniors’ access to home equity and expanding jumbo reverse mortgage options. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the past ten years, reverse mortgages have been a …

Commercial Property Owners in Bexar County Face High Taxes for 2025 Reappraisals

O'Connor discusses how commercial property owners in Bexar County face high taxes for 2025 reappraisals. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bexar Appraisal District has released proposed noticed values …

Go!Foton and Sourcecolo team-up for more powerful data center solutions

Partnership drives greater customer value as high-capacity AI data centers boom SOMERSET, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Go!Foton, an industry leader in advanced optics and photonics technology, and Sourcecolo, a prominent …

Oakway Marketing Unveils Beacon: AI-Powered Marketing Audit Tool for Home Service Businesses

A free, fast, and insight-driven audit platform designed to help home service companies instantly assess digital marketing performance. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oakway Marketing, a performance-focused …

Truss Financial Group Expands Support for Veterans with Updated VA Loan Entitlement Guidelines

Truss Financial eases the path to homeownership for veterans in 2025 with enhanced VA loan limits, no PMI, and 100% cash-out refinancing. CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2025, America’s veterans remain a pillar of …

USA Today Features Nation's Leading Timeshare Exit Expert, Gordon Newton - Protecting Consumers in a Dangerous Industry

MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gordon Newton, the nation’s leading authority on timeshare exit and President of Newton Group, was recently profiled in a feature article by USA Today titled, “Trust Is Earned – 20 Years …

Nationwide Expos Brings Home Shows to Cities Across Tennessee

Giving Homeowners Direct Access to Local Experts and Helping Businesses Grow. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nationwide Expos, a national leader in home show production, is expanding its footprint across …

VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Lots in North Yarmouth

VizConnect, Inc. (OTCMKTS:VIZC) PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VizConnect, Inc. (OTC: VIZC) Announces Graiver Homes Construction Signs Intent to Purchase Multiple Lots in North Yarmouth Subdivision — Construction Slated …

New Article Explores Perry Lieber’s Approach to Home Construction and Remodeling in Santa Barbara

New blog by Perry Lieber explores trends in sustainable home construction, personalized remodeling, and expert renovation strategies for modern living. SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perry Lieber, a prominent expert …

Yorcon Elevates Melbourne Home Building with Enduring Quality and Lifestyle-Centric Design and Build Solutions

MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For close to two decades, Melbourne builder Yorcon has carved a name for itself by prioritising quality and a down-to-earth approach in its design and build services. Going beyond fleeting …

The Effects of Heavy Rain and Flooding on In-Ground Pool Integrity in South Louisiana

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In regions like Southeast Louisiana, where heavy rainstorms and seasonal flooding are routine, in-ground swimming pools face unique structural risks that are often underestimated. …

Prescribed Burning Supports Community Risk Reduction Across Louisiana Landscapes

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfire risks rise across many Southern landscapes, prescribed burning has emerged as a critical land management tool for reducing combustible vegetation, restoring ecological …

Gulf 52 Addresses Critical Need for Effective Evacuation Routes in Densely Populated Regions

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As urban centers across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to grow, the challenge of executing efficient evacuation strategies during emergencies has become increasingly …

Wetland Loss Weakens Natural Storm Buffers in Coastal Louisiana

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wetlands serve as one of the most effective natural barriers against storm surge, high winds, and flooding. In Louisiana, where low-lying coastal areas are routinely in the path of …

Understanding the Causes of Uneven Foundations

LAPLACE, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Foundation issues represent one of the most significant structural concerns for residential and commercial properties. Uneven foundations, in particular, create challenges that affect …

Blue Line Pest Police Adds North Dallas Franchise Location as National Expansion Momentum Builds

The Texas-based pest control franchise welcomes its newest franchise partners in North Dallas, strengthening its footprint in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Line Pest Police, a trusted …

DeFi Development Corp. Announces Closing of $24 Million Private Placement

BOCA RATON, FL, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DeFi Development Corp. (Nasdaq: DFDV) (“DeFi Dev Corp” or the “Company”), or formally known as Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR), today announced the closing of its previously announced private investment in …

Concierge Auctions Announces $200M Lineup for Live Global Sales in Londonvvvv

Top properties from around the world to auction live over the course of two days at the firm’s most anticipated auction events this year NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Featuring a selection of top luxury properties from …

Whitestone REIT Acquires San Clemente Neighborhood Retail Center in Austin

HOUSTON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) (“Whitestone” or the “Company”), a neighborhood-focused owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona, today announced the acquisition of the 31,832-sqaure-foot, …

Americold Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Delivered $0.34 AFFO per share Completed Houston Warehouse Acquisition Enabling a Significant New Retail Customer Win Increased Quarterly Dividend by 5% Updated 2025 Full-Year Outlook ATLANTA, GA, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americold Realty Trust, …