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GEORGE SPROTT: 1894-1975, by Seth. (Drawn & Quarterly, $24.95.) First serialized in The New York Times Magazine, this is the sweet, sad story of George Sprott, the aging host of a long-running television show, as rendered in Seth's clean lines. BLUBBER, by Gilbert Hernandez. (Fantagraphics, $19.99.) Hernandez, one of the creators of the beloved "Love and Rockets" strip, here offers a menagerie of weird invented monsters — like the Pollum, the Junipero Molestat, the mythical Forest Nimmy — engaged in unspeakable and strange acts. SAPIENS: A Graphic History, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization, by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen and Daniel Casanave. (Harper Perennial, $25.99.) This second volume of the graphic version of Harari's book about the evolutionary history of humans focuses on the agricultural revolution of 12,000 years ago. ENTER THE BLUE, by Dave Chisholm. (Z2 Comics, $19.99.) The legend of a mysterious jazz realm, the Blue, is explored throug...

Show Caption Hide Caption Kelsea Ballerini gets personal in new book, 'Feel Your Way Through' Country music star Kelsea Ballerini had no plans to become an author, but writing personal poetry during the pandemic turned into her new book, "Feel Your Way Through." The Grammy nominee also says she's back in the studio, but not rushing new music. (Dec. 2) AP 2021 was a pretty good year for author Dav Pilkey. Not only is his children's book "Dog Man: Mothering Heights" USA TODAY's bestselling book of the year, but he also followed up the achievement with four more of his books landing in the Top 100 for 2021, more than any other author. In addition to "Mothering Heights," Pilkey earned top spots for "Dog Man: Grime and Punishment" at No. 32; ...

A lice Hoffman has written more than 30 works of fiction. The American has written literary novels for adults, such as 2019's The World That We Knew , its Nazi occupation-set story described by Elizabeth Strout as "a glorious experience". Her acclaimed 2011 historical novel The Dovekeepers , which reimagined the Roman siege of the Jews at Masada, was praised by Toni Morrison (no less) as "beautiful, harrowing, a major contribution to 21st-century literature". Hoffman, now 69, has also written successful novels for children and young adults. However, her most successful book remains 1995's Practical Magic , a story of modern American witches, which became a 1998 film starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. Recently she has returned to that world, with two prequels, 2017's The

Life is too short to waste on a job you despise, a relationship that makes you miserable or a hairstyle that does no justice to the superstar within. It's time to listen to what your instinct is telling you and prepare for that drastic change. Remember, there is never a perfect moment to take the leap of faith. You have to create that moment for yourself. The good thing is, you are now armed with learnings from your past experiences. Cosmic tip: When the Universe is holding space for you to start afresh. 

1. Play Chess If you're looking for a fun, alcohol-free way to spend date night, take a hard pass on Monopoly (snoozefest) and opt for chess instead. This two-player game can span an entire evening if you take your time on every move, so there will be ample opportunity for conversation. Plus, using your brain on a date is just downright sexy, and this classic game of strategy is arguably the most stimulating one around. 2. Go to a Trivia Night Hit up a trivia night and show off all that knowledge you once thought was useless. Your brain will work much better without booze, and your success could score you points in more ways than one. 3. Hit Up a Karaoke Night Contrary to popular belief, you do not need liquid courage to enjoy karaoke night. After all, who wouldn't love seeing their partner act a fool on stage to the tune of Journey's "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" or Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun"? (Psst: Here are the...

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Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds Author: David Goggins Review by: Jim Whitcomb , longtime global banker in Atlanta Jim Whitcomb "Can't Hurt Me" is a truly inspirational book. It chronicles the life of a warrior, David Goggins , who stands as uncommon among the uncommon — the only person ever to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger and Air Force Tactical Air Controller. He is a stud, but his story wasn't inevitably headed in this direction. Goggins's nightmarish childhood included challenges that most of us have never imagined; as he resolved to grow personally, he took on obstacles that few of us could imagine, let alone turn into reality. Listless, Goggins decided to pursue his dream to become a Navy SEAL, then began raising money for scholarships for the children of fallen veterans. Goggins simply doesn't accept limitations, and now he's one of the world's foremost ultra-endurance athletes. The book...