City of Light Publishing

07/30/2025

💥 Wednesday Wisdom 💥

“Fighting for what’s right starts with finding your voice.” ✊📚

Midweek motivation from The F Words by Barbara Gregorich — a bold, coming-of-age novel about poetry, protest, friendship, and discovering the courage to speak up and take action.

Cole’s journey reminds us that change begins when we raise our voices and stand strong for what matters — even when the world pushes back.

🔥 Let his story inspire your week.

📖 The F Words is available now — take the next step with fearless energy! 👉 scan the QR code.

07/27/2025

06/27/2025

📖 Thoughtful Thursday 📖
This Thursday, we’re thinking about The F Words by Barbara Gregorich—a bold and timely YA novel that explores friendship, freedom, and finding your voice.

Follow Cole Renner, a high school student navigating grief, injustice, and activism—all while writing poetry starting with the letter “F.” With humor and heart, this story challenges readers to consider the power of words and the importance of standing up for what’s right.

💬 What “F” word would you write about today?

✨ Available now — click to explore the story:
👉 https://www.book2look.com/book/pM3wAMdtgg

06/26/2025

🌟 “Intern Talk: A Guide to Walking the Walk” by Anthony Louis is a powerful resource for new grads and young professionals stepping into the workforce. Packed with real-world tips—from interviews and networking to performance reviews and personal branding—this bitesize guide serves as a practical coach in book form .

Grab your copy today and start your week with purpose: 👉 Check out https://www.book2look.com/book/GvfIPdpXyt

CTA: Start your week inspired — grab your copy today!

06/20/2025

📚✨ Fun Fact Friday! ✨📚

Did you know? 📖
The longest novel ever written is "In Search of Lost Time" by Marcel Proust — clocking in at over 1.2 million words across 7 volumes! 😲 That’s more than 4,000 pages of intricate storytelling, memory, and madeleines.

At City of Light Publishing, we love books of all sizes — from bite-sized inspiration to epic journeys. Whether you're diving into a short story or a literary marathon, every page is a new adventure.

👇 Tell us: What's the longest book you've ever read?

06/17/2025

📚 Title Tuesday 📚

This week’s featured read is Those Fantastic Lives by Bradley Sides — a stunning collection of short stories that weave together everyday life with moments of magic, mystery, and emotional depth. From surreal dreamscapes to heartfelt revelations, each tale offers readers a spark of wonder and reflection.

✨ Available now — click to explore the story!
👉 https://www.book2look.com/book/RnNTmchfej

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06/16/2025

🌟 Motivation Monday 🌟

“This week, choose courage. Choose kindness. Choose to be a little Elinormal.”

In Elinormal by Kate McCarroll Moore, a spunky middle schooler tackles friendship, identity, and growing up—with heart and humor. It's a reminder that being yourself is the bravest thing you can do.

📖 Start your week with a story that inspires strength, individuality, and resilience in young readers and adults alike.

✨ Be bold. Be kind. Be Elinormal.

🔗 Explore the book » https://www.book2look.com/book/svhllmW9iu

06/16/2025

👔 Happy Father’s Day from City of Light Publishing!

To all the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors—thank you for your strength, your wisdom, and your unwavering love. Whether you're leading with courage or reading bedtime stories with heart, today we celebrate you. 💙

Wishing you a day filled with love, laughter, and maybe a good book too!

06/13/2025

👔🇺🇸 Happy Father's Day! 🇺🇸👔

Looking for a gift for the dad who enjoys politics, satire, or just a gripping behind-the-scenes story?
The President Factor: The Reality Show that Rocked a Nation is a bold, witty look at modern politics like you've never seen before.

📖 Whether your dad is a political ju**ie, a lover of sharp humor, or just appreciates a good page-turner, this book will keep him thinking (and laughing) long after Father’s Day is over.

🎁 Because every dad deserves a story that’s as smart, surprising, and fearless as he is.

👉 Available now at https://www.book2look.com/book/2fXgf7QCeF

06/10/2025

📚 Tuesday – Title Tuesday

✨ Featured Title: Kite to Freedom by Kathleen A. Dinan

This beautifully illustrated middle‑grade adventure brings history to life! Join Katie and Homan in a thrilling kite‑flying contest that sparks the building of the Niagara Suspension Bridge—and helps power the Underground Railroad 🌉✊. A seamless blend of courage, friendship, and true historical events that's perfect for curious young readers.

📖 Available now — click to explore the story! 👉 https://www.book2look.com/book/gCH8tg4njA

06/09/2025

Looking for a Father’s Day gift that’s thoughtful, unique, and a little bit strange—in the best way? 🎁
✨ Those Fantastic Lives by Bradley Sides is a LeVar Burton-endorsed collection of beautifully dark, imaginative stories that blend wonder with reflection.

From otherworldly creatures to tender, human truths, this collection is perfect for dads who love speculative fiction, emotional depth, and stories that linger.

🎩 Pair it with a classic tie and you’ve got a gift he won’t forget.

📖 "Full of lovely places to get lost in for a little while." —Shunn Hamill, author of A Cosmology of Monsters
⭐ As featured on LeVar Burton Reads!

👉 Available now https://www.book2look.com/book/RnNTmchfej