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Buskers Brews and Barbecue Second Annual Buskers, Brews, and BBQ

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Renaissance Festival Calling all lords and ladies of olden days

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Parker Days June 8th,9th, and 10th

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JUNE 2018 VOLUME 10 ISSUE 6 PUBLISHER MIKE WAID

Denver ComiCon 2018 Let your inner super hero out

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Camping Tips Great info for enjoying camping

OFFICE MANAGER BECKY NARLINGER

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SALES DIRECTOR KAYCE ARTHUR

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The Bookends & Local Author Spotlight

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EDITORIAL TIFFANY GRIZZLE

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER BRANDON CAHILL

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Buskers Brews & Barbecue

Any given weekend in the summer you can walk outside, catch a hint of something delicious in the air and you just know that one of your neighbors is barbecuing. What better way to spend a beautiful, Colorado evening than firing up your smoker or barbecue and enjoying a meal out on the deck? Often, those famous backyard feasts include meals made with secret ingredients, old family recipes or tips and tricks you’ve picked up along the way. If you are a weekend warrior when it comes to BBQ, or you just really love digging into a fantastic plate of food, plan to check out the Second Annual Buskers, Brews & BBQ on Saturday, June 9th, at the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn.

The competition gets cooking Friday the 8th, but the event is open to the public on Saturday the 9th from 11:00am-6:00pm. Expect another fantastic event teeming with your favorite local brews, a smokin’ great BBQ competition with over 30 tasting and competition teams , a concert and live entertainment from a variety of musicians and buskers (quirky street performers.)

Admission to the event is free, but if you are serious about your barbecue, get your BBQ Bucks for the event. Each ticket is just $2 and will get you a 3 oz. sample cup of BBQ from the competition teams at the event. BBQ Bucks are only redeemable at participating teams in the

competition area and must be used by 5:00pm the day of the event.

To get BBQ Bucks in bundles of 5, 10 or a Family Pack of 20, go to auroragov.ticketspice.com/buskers-brews-bbq. Try a taste of teams cooking their best chicken, ribs, pork and brisket.

To make getting to Buskers, Brews & BBQ even easier, you can plan your ride on the RTD R Line. End your trip at the Aurora Metro Station and you’ll be walking distance from the event site. Please note that there are no dogs permitted at this event. For safety reasons, no glass bottles, no unlawful devices or illegal substances are permitted and there is no open carry of firearms permitted.

Get your taste buds ready, grab the family and get ready for some fantastic brews and barbecue (and bruskers too!)

Buskers, Brews & BBQ Saturday, June 9th from 11:00am-6:00pm Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Aurora, CO 80012 For more information or to get your BBQ Bucks, go to www.auroragov.org

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Hear ye! Hear ye! By proclamation of the King, all Lords, Ladies, Nobles and Village Folk alike are hereby summoned to the 42nd Anniversary season of the Colorado Renaissance Festival!

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ind yourself on a magical tour through time and legend as you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Festival, admiring the works of master artisans, surrounded by revelry and pageantry and enticed by tantalizing aromas of festival favorites, namely the roast turkey leg! With a cast of hundreds of authentically 16th century, costumed merrymakers living and working through the village, the Renaissance Festival is an experience that must be had over the summer, the only question is, which weekend will lure you there?

Dancing Bear Pub from 11:30am-2:00pm!

Opening Weekend ( June 16th & 17th) is always celebrated in style. Be the first to see all the magic of the summer, returning favorites and new additions to the Festival.

Prepare for the Pirate Invasion! July 28th & 29th, the weekend sets sail for the high seas, primed for adventure. For the wee ones, a treasure hunt will be going on throughout the festival, hosted by Jack Sparrow himself ! For those pirates 21 and older, a free Sam Adams beer tasting will be uncorked at the Dancing Bear Pub from 11:20am-2:00pm Other swash buckling adventures abound, complete with sword fights, the Pirate Costume contest and the return of Centennial State Pipes and Drums, “Drink up me hearties, yo ho!”

The Royal Ale & Art Festival ( June 23rs & 24th) not only features free ale sampling at the Dancing Bear Pub, but a raise of the mug to our Nation’s heroes as well. All military personnel will receive a Buy-OneGet-One Free Adult Ticket with their military ID and their children (12 and under) enter the magical realm, free of charge!

The Celtic Festival ( June 30th & July 1st) will feature Celtic dance groups, musicians, pipe bands, and the ever amusing, “Best Men in Kilts” contest. Channel your inner Highlander, don ye kilts! Need a little courage before you model that kilt? You may want to head over the Dancing Bear Pub for the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Sampling from 11:30am-2:00pm.

Children’s Weekend ( July 7th & 8th) honors all our young Princes, Princesses and Pirates alike. Lots of activities for the littlest revelers will be taking place, including a costume contest at the Fortune Stage at 2:00pm. Additionally, a Royal Quest will be presented and for those who complete the deed, Good King Henry and Faire Queen Anne will offer a reward at the Knighting Ceremony. This weekend only, children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult!

Ah… the Wine Revelry! July 14th and 15th, watch the legendary Grape Stomp Competition, hosted by local radio stations from both Denver and Colorado Springs and take part in the wine sampling at the

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Love and Romance will be in the air July 21st & 22nd. Come join other Romeos and Juliets during this weekend of the festival, dedicated to lovers everywhere. You can renew your vows at the Canterbury Chapel at 3:30pm, Saturday or Sunday.

There’s also the “Wooing” competition at the Fortune Stage at 2:00pm and finally, a “Grand Huzzah!” to the beautiful couple at the “Forever Real” Royal Wedding Ceremony.

Fare Thee Well & Mardi Gras Style Carnivale (August 4th & 5th) The festival comes to a close in grand fashion with a weekend filled with frivolities fit for a king. Come celebrate King Henry’s 528th birthday, Mardi Gras-style. Don your favorite mask and let “Ye Olde Good Times Roll!” The party will take place at 3:30pm on the Fortune Stage. This weekend also celebrates our Police Officers, who (with valid ID) will receive a Buy-One-Get-One free adult ticket and their children (12 and under) are free!

Never been to a festival before? Expect to be dazzled by unique entertainment including Jousting Competitions, the Endangered Cat Show, Jugglers, acrobats, pipers, actors and variety shows. Meander through the festival village from artisan to artisan, admiring beautiful clothing, jewelry, pottery, leather goods, glass, wood and metal wares as well as toys, candles, furniture, collectables and much more! Of course, no Renaissance Festival would be complete without indulging in the amazing food, truly fit for a king! Visit Canterbury Kitchens for iconic selections including the Turkey Drumsticks as well as the

Baron of Beef, Earl of Bratwurst and hot, buttered corn on the cob. The Knights Kitchen delights with items including Steak on a Stake, Dragon Wings, Spicy Onion Chips, Funnel Cakes and Fried Pickles.

The King’s and Queen’s Pantries and International Kitchen add dozens of more options from which to choose from. Don’t forget to grab a treat from Friar Tuck’s Bakery; perhaps frozen cheesecake on a stick or maybe a hot apple dumpling or fruit tart?

The only thing left to do is get your tickets! Tickets are good for one time entrance to the festival, they are not date specific. Get yours at the box office, King Soopers, or go online to coloradorenaissance.com. If your company is interested in giving your employees discounted tickets, go to coloradorenaissance.com/ corporate-group-sales or call 303.688.6010 for more information.

Raise an ale (and maybe a turkey leg) and get ready for a summer filled with one of a kind entertainment at the Colorado Renaissance Festival.

Huzzah! The Renaissance Festival is back!

June 16-17, 23-24, June 30-July 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, August 4-5 Open Saturdays & Sundays Only // Rain or Shine Free Parking // No Pets Please coloradorenaissance.com

The Festival is located in Larkspur, halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs. From I-25 south, use Exit 173 coming from Denver. Coming north from Colorado Springs, use Exit 172.

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Parker Days June 8, 9, 10

It’s summertime in Colorado and that means it’s time for PARKER DAYS, Colorado’s Hometown Festival.

Voted “The Best Festival on the Front Range,” Parker Days brings the best of summertime fun right into the heart of Parker. Beginning with the kick off concert Thursday night, the fun continues throughout the weekend for the whole family. Whether you’re a music lover, a thrill seeker or an enthusiastic foodie Parker Days has something for everyone!

Entrance to the Festival is free, but you may need a bit of a roadmap to plan out your weekend.

Thursday night’s headline concert, which benefits the Wounded Warrior Project, starts with weekend off on just the right note. VIP Ticket holders can head in at 5pm, general admission begins at 6pm and the concert opens at 7pm with The Kory Brunson Band.

Headliner Trace Adkins takes the stage later in the evening.

Music continues on the Main Stage throughout the weekend with FREE concerts each day: Friday 6:00-7:30 PM – The Tom Petty project 8:00-9:30 PM – Project Foreigner 10:00-11:30 PM – Queen Nation Saturday 12:00-1:00 PM – Mr. Maestik’s 8 Track Revival 1:30-2:30 PM – Steve Thomas Band 4:30-5:30 PM – Walker Williams 6:00-7:30 PM – Mark Powell 8:30-9:30 PM – Sean Curtis & The Divide 10:30-11:30 PM – Buckstein Sunday 10:00AM-11:30AM – Church Service brought to you by PEPC Church 12:00-1:30 PM – Running with Scizzors 2:00-3:30 PM – Nacho Men 4:00-5:30 PM – Richie Law 6:00-8:00 PM – Soul X Both the Pikes Peak Stage and the Community Stage have a full schedule of entertainment throughout the weekend as well. The Pikes Peak

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Stage features smaller, acoustic style acts and great family entertainment while the Community Stage is your destination for local entertainment for both kids and adults. The stage will include a full lineup of demonstrations, cultural presentations, and performers of all ages and varieties. The Council of Arts, Science and Culture, a local non-profit provides arts programs to kids assists Parker Days in finding great children performers for the Community Stage.

You’re bound to get a bit hungry or be in need of refreshment while you’re enjoying all the amazing entertainment. You’ll found both in abundance at Parker Days! Be sure to purchase food tickets, as no cash is accepted. You can hit up one of the many offerings in the Food Truck Alley, sample delicious carnival fare at from other vendors including bratwurst and sausages, turkey legs and hamburgers, soft pretzels, curly fries, roasted sweet corn and, of course, all kinds of deliciousness served on a stick! Don’t leave your sweet tooth neglected either, be sure to save room for funnel cakes, French macaron ice cream sandwiches, berry kabobs, frozen cheesecake, and handheld pies, just to name a few options. Coca Cola products are available through the festival grounds, unless of course, you desire a little liquid courage to tackle some of those rides!

Budweiser brand beers, as well as wine, margaritas, Jack and Cola, Jack and Ginger, daiquiris and more will be served at the Main Stage bar. Make sure to bring your ID as everyone must have proof of age in order to buy alcohol at Parker Days. In addition to the ever-popular Main Stage bar, a second location with alcohol at the festival is at the Pikes Peak Stage and will include microbrew beers, wine and other tantalizing options to choose from while you enjoy the entertainment. (Drinks are 5-7 tickets per drink; no cash is accepted at the bars.) Tickets must be purchased for $1 per ticket (no minimum required) at the ticket kiosks and can be traded for food and drink in the Main Stage and Pikes Peak Stage area.

Tickets can be purchased with cash only (no credit cards). ATM’s are on-site in both locations.

Sunday morning, start the last day off right and bring the family out for the Parker Days Festival Pancake Breakfast. From 8:00am-10:00am, the Main Stage hosts the best breakfast in town, and all for a great cause – cash donations for the Pancake Breakfast benefits the Parker Taskforce Food Bank.

Now that the music, food and drink are covered, let’s get right to it, the main attraction of Parker

Days, those amazing rides! Parker Days rides will turn you round and round, upside down and right side up again. There are also mazes, fun houses, and haunted houses. Make sure, for your safety, that you wear closed toed shoes if you plan on riding rides. Those in flip flops, bare feet or festival goers in a cast will not be permitted to ride. Tickets for rides ($1 each) can be purchased on site by the ticket or by purchasing carnival passes. A One-Day Carnival Pass is $25, if purchased in advance on the website, or $30 if purchased at the event. Carnival wristband(s) do not include access to Water Balls or Bounce Houses. These items must be purchased separately through the groups running those sections of the festival. Inflatables start at $3/ride (tickets are available for purchase at the entrance to the inflatables) and Waterballs are $10/ride (tickets available for purchase at the entrance to the attraction.)

The little ones who may not be quite tall enough to “ride the ride” can enjoy Kids’ Zone with dozens of festival booths, face painting, music, crafts, the petting zoo, and other fun, including numerous rides for younger children.

For over 40 years, Parker Days has delighted the young and young at heart and served as the unofficial start to summer. The site of that grand Ferris Wheel signals to all of us that the days are getting longer, the weather warmer and the time to get out and enjoy it is here!

Full Festival Hours Thursday 5pm – 10pm Headline Concert: 5pm VIP Ticket Holder Access.

6pm General Admission Access. Concert starts at 7pm.

Friday 5pm – Midnight (Booths close at 9pm) Saturday 9am – Midnight (Booths close at 9pm) Sunday 9am – 10pm (Booths close at 7pm) Whiskey & Wine Hours Friday 5pm – 10pm, Saturday 10am – 10pm Sunday -10am – 7pm Carnival Hours Thursday 5pm – 10pm, Friday 5pm – Midnight Saturday 10am – Midnight, Sunday 10am – 10pm For detailed information, maps and to buy tickets online, go to parkerdaysfestival.com

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Denver Comic Con June 15 - 17 2018

Much like many of the heroes depicted in our favorite superhero movies, Denver Comic Con has a whole other, not so secret, identity. If you are new to the whole Denver Comic Con scene, allow us to shed a little light on the subject. First thing to note is, not all Comic Cons are created equal. They are not traveling road shows, although some groups do own and operate multiple comic cons and pop culture related events, but many are 100% independent. Denver’s Comic Con is one of those independent events and very different from other cons around the country.

Most Comic Cons are for-profit endeavors, Denver’s is NOT. It is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization dedicated to literacy and education. In fact, 95% of Denver’s Comic Con business is done by dedicated volunteers and many of the very dedicated employees donate hours of their time as well. This organization’s primary purpose is to educate and they do this through year-round, after school programming, teacher training and summers camps amongst other things.

This is an exciting year as the DCC is launching a classroom at their office allowing local students to drop in or sign up for incredibly fun and engaging activities at the Pop Culture Classroom. In addition to the educational programming, Denver Comic Con has their own literary conference called Page 23, their continuing education programming for K-12 teachers through Adams State University and a unique program called Experience the CoMix, bringing in kids from all over Denver area to the con and providing programming all day just for them.

Other (for profit) Comic Cons can cycle their profits back into their budgets, but with Denver Comic Con’s year-round mission of supporting their Pop Culture Classroom, it may look a little different than others cons (let’s just say you won’t see Thor and the entire Avengers family there) but you WILL see tons of artists, creators, authors, publishers, vendors and a few dozen surprises awaiting you around every corner of the con. Denver Comic Con does expect more than 40 stars to be at the event, be sure to visit

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the DCC Guest Page for a complete, up to date list of who you may see there! (denvercomiccon.com/guests) This is absolutely a kid-friendly event. Check out the Kids’ Learning Lab while you are there. This 10,000 sq. ft. PCC Kids’ Lab has dozens of hands on activities all focused on promoting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.) Also, there will be two stages with presentations and promotions for kids by voice actors and comic pros, demonstrations and discussions for teens about topics and issues pertinent to them.

All programming is included in the price of admission. Kids tickets (12 & under) are only $8.25 (before tax) and that covers all three days at the con! If you are bringing little ones to join in on the fun, bring the smallest stroller you have (to make maneuvering easier), bring snacks and water bottles, and plan to take time for breaks. It’s like a big theme park, with lots to see and do and all the excitement, it can be overwhelming, so take so time for short breaks during your visit.

This is truly the Con with a Cause and DCC is proud of it! Get ready to hear a lot about Con4aCause, because when you visit Denver’s Comic Con, you are supporting all the work they do to support literacy, all year long. You can be a part of something truly different than you’ll experience anywhere else, and something truly great.

For more information on ALL things DCC, go to denvercomiccon. com To learn more about their year round programming, visit classroom.popcultureclassroom.org Denver Comic Con June 15th-17th Colorado Convention Center · · · · · · ·

Buy Tickets Learn How to Meet your Favorite Celebrities Get Epic Photo Ops Pre-Sales Where to stay while visiting Comic Con Find out all about Booktopia at the DCC Get the most up to date guest list And much, much more… go to denvercomiccon.com

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Must Follow Camping Tips From Our Readers Change your clothes (especially your socks) before you get into the sleeping bag. Fresh dry clothes will keep you warmer at night while you sleep.

The great outdoors is calling...are you and your family ready to listen? No matter if you are a complete camping novice or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, Colorado has some of the best camping around.

With many affordable and familyfriendly locations to camp in Colorado (some just down the road) you really have no reason to not get outdoors! Here are some of our favorites.

Chatfield Reservoir

When visitors see Chatfield’s beautiful rolling foothills, expansive reservoir and abundant wildlife, they can’t believe the park is located just outside the Denver metro area. Their campground has full service sites available offering water, sewer and electric hookups or sites with electric only. Over thirty sites have new detached tent pads. cpw.state.co.us

Cherry Creek Reservoir

Easy to get to and with yearround camping available, Cherry Creek is great place for a quick week end trip or longer excursion.

Their campground boasts deluxe full hook-up sites as well as basic tent sites.

Showers and laundry facilities are also available. cpw.state.co.us

Jellystone Park™ Right down the road in Larkspur is a Yogi Bear™ themed, family-oriented, pet-friendly 11

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private RV park and campground. Located north of Monument and south of Castle Rock right off I-25. In addition to camping they have many guest activities including disc golf! Jellystonelarkspur.com

Eleven Mile

With nine separate campground areas, Eleven Mile provides a very wide range of outdoor experiences. From full hookup sites with electricity to more secluded non-electric back country sites, you will find a great place to enjoy the outdoors with the family. cpw.state.co.us

Golden Gate Canyon

Only a short drive north, Golden Gate Canyon offers such amenities as electrical hook-ups and tent-sites in two different campgrounds, stocked fishing ponds, picnic sites and the Panorama Point Scenic Overlook, where visitors can see 100 miles of the Continental Divide. cpw.state.co.us

At night, put your food in the car...not your tent. Critters love a midnight snack and you don’t want them waking you up to eat.

Dry ice in the bottom of your cooler will keep your ice from melting and help stop the “food soup” that your cooler usually ends up with.

Put a magnesium spark tool and dryer lint in a zipper lock style plastic bag to keep it dry.

Very light and handy when matches aren’t available Make a “camping box” and fill it with everything you need - plates, cups, matches, toilet paper, etc.

Makes packing for your trip easy...it’s already done!

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THEBOOKENDS

with Pam & Becky

The Ghostwriter By: Alessandra Torre

Helena Ross is a very successful romance novelist. She started publishing at a young age and most of her novels have become international bestsellers. At thirty-two years old she has recently learned that she has a tumor and only about three months to live. She has one focus and that is to write one more story. This final book is different, and difficult to write because it will be her confession.

Becky: Oh my! I picked this book thinking that it would be a nice easy read for the beginning of summer. What I discovered is a real gem of a story that was much more than I expected. Right away we meet a disagreeable woman that is not easy to like. She is angry, bossy and difficult…but she is also lonely, broken and lost. What were your first impressions of Helena and this story?

Pam: I thoroughly disliked Helena

at the beginning of this book! The author created a story full of twists and turns that had me feeling numerous emotions. At first I was focused on her poor treatment of everyone she encountered. However, as her story started to unfold, I began to question my first impression of this character. Early in the story we are introduced to her publisher, Kate. Helena’s treatment of her was appalling and certainly made me feel sympathy for Kate. What were your initial thoughts of Kate’s character?

Becky: Kate has a somewhat small role but was instantly very likable and I too felt bad for how she was treated.

She didn’t want to upset Helena because she was her biggest client so Kate quietly accepted her role as the punching bag to Helena’s behavior.

Let’s be honest, Helena was horrible to most people she encountered. She considered Kate her “monkey” and Helena’s husband was her “pet”. I had to laugh at the laminated sign on the front door to her home though. It was a list of seven rules including “If you are here on a social call, go away.”

That pretty much sums up Helena.

Due to her diagnosis she doesn’t have time to write this last novel on her own. She has decided that her rival, Marka Vantly, an equally successful 13

romance author is the only acceptable writer to help her tell this last story.

They have exchanged several hateful emails over the years but Kate can’t deny the talent Marka possess. Were you surprised that Helena was able to ask for help not only from a rival but a ghostwriter that she will reveal all of her secrets to?

Pam:

I was very surprised that she chose to ask Marka to serve as her ghostwriter. There was certainly no love lost between these two, based on the nasty emails they exchanged.

However, perhaps she realized that what drove her antagonism of this author, was a hidden jealousy about Marka’s success. In the end, she felt that only the best author should be entrusted with this job, even if this meant dealing with someone she had deeply disliked. Kate feels that Marka will not even respond, but follows Helena’s instructions and reaches out. Were you surprised when Marka agreed to meet Helena?

Becky: I was completely surprised that anyone would agree to help this grumpy lady. Marka doesn’t need the money and is already busy with a demanding writing commitment. Yet, agrees to assist in the completion of Helena’s last story. From this point on, it is like peeling an onion. There are many layers to Helena’s story and we get a glimpse into Marka’s life as well. I was completely sucked into the story and enjoyed the slow release of information as we get to know how Helena became an isolated, tough woman. Did your opinion of Helena change as her secret was revealed?

Pam: The author did an amazing job of peeling this onion! My first impression of Helena continued to

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LOCAL AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Shadow

by: ARIS AUSTIN

change and evolve as I learned more about her story. Her past and the events that led her to be this person were shared a bit at a time. This style completely captured my attention and made it difficult to put the book down! As we continue to get to know Helena, we also become better acquainted with Kate. We begin to understand her relationship with Helena and why she puts up with this challenging client. Did you feel that Kate’s character began to emerge as the story progressed?

Becky: This sweet character is revealed as we move through the story and it would be easy to somewhat disregard Kate because the primary story is much more enticing. I’m glad that I didn’t rush through her scenes because she balanced the intensity of Helena’s story. This author usually writes romance books so it was surprising to see this well developed story of suspense. Would you consider another novel by Alessandra Torre?

Pam: I definitely would read

another novel by Alessandra Torre. I really enjoyed the way this author built the story and kept me completely engaged. I hope our next pick captures our attention the way this story did! Join us as we read The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks.

Meet Shadow. He’s a little older and slower than he used to be, but he has a heart of gold, and he’s a good dog. People always tell him so. He’ll never hesitate to give your face a good licking, and there’s no one he loves more than his human, Brian.

Brian got a new puppy for Christmas though, leading him to abandon Shadow at the shelter he came from eleven years earlier. Shadow is devastated.

Worse, the clock is winding down, even as a caring shelter worker helps him heal from the betrayal.

Each day brings him closer to being euthanized in order to make more room at the shelter, and his fate rests in the hands of the very species that betrayed him—humans.

Shadow’s story is the story of countless real-life dogs that end up in shelters every year. In an effort to help save them, 20% of royalties will go to Love & Second Chances all-breed dog rescue.

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