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Donald E. Johnson's book, "Living a Conscious Life: How to Find Peace, Wholeness, and Freedom in a Chaotic World," offers a collection of life advice based on the author's experiences in an ashram, his professional career, and personal relationships. The book covers topics such as dismantling limiting beliefs, practicing gratitude, reframing challenges, navigating workplace upheavals, and dealing with difficult people. Johnson's advice is supported by candid and vulnerable recollections of his own failures and successes. While the book's structure may be repetitive, it provides a diverse range of wisdom from the author's colorful life. [Extracted from the article]

A Little Kissing Between Friends by Chencia C. Higgins is a sapphic romance novel that explores a friends-to-lovers relationship between butch music producer Cyndi "Cyn Tha Starr" Thomas and femme dancer Juleesa "Jucee" Jones. The story is set in Houston and showcases the vibrant city through a dynamic cast of characters. The novel offers a fresh and exciting take on the friends-to-lovers trope, with the protagonists navigating their deepening connection while trying to preserve their longstanding friendship. [Extracted from the article]

"Balloon Theater: Short Stories and Personal Essays" is a posthumous collection by Steve Moncada Street that explores the paradoxes of human existence through stories and essays. The book draws on Street's experiences teaching at Cairo University and as an academic labor activist in the U.S. The collection covers a range of topics, including expat life, relationships, cultural differences, and the impact of Barack Obama's presidency on discussions of race in America. With precise and humane storytelling, Street examines themes of love, identity, and culture, challenging mass media's simplified portrayals of human existence. [Extracted from the article]