books

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Her firm now has around 30 people on its books, including 19-year-old Tiene Lama, who says he's able to send several hundred euros each month back to his family in Ivory Coast.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He was commissioned to ghostwrite several other motivational books including “Passion, Profit, & Power” for hypnotist Marshall Sylver and “The Slight Edge” for self-help expert Jeff Olson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Mr. Reynolds, the author of numerous books about 19th-century America, introduces us to Puritan-influenced thinkers both familiar and obscure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Order books are expected to close on Wednesday, pricing is expected to be announced on Thursday, and trading is expected on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Her favorites are biographies or books on travel.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly