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Nathan Smith Jones

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Nathan Smith Jones (no hyphen) was born into this world with a head full of dreams and stories to tell. A long time secondary and university English teacher, Nathan enjoys writing and teaching. He lives in the mountains of Utah.

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	Dragonkyn 4.05 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Boy Who Ate America by Nathan Smith Jones (Goodreads Author), Casey Nelson (Illustrator) 3.90 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2007 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Escape from Bad Grades Slave Labor Camp 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	THE NATIVITY PRAYER: a parable for families it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	DTS: The 7 Universal Laws of Getting Dreams Done it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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'Dragonkyn' gets mentioned in KIRKUS Review Magazine!

Only 10% of all Kirkus Reviews get an official recommendation, and only the top-reviewed 5% make it into the Kirkus Reviews magazine, AND WE GOT IN!

It's in the April 15 edition.

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Tuesdays with Morrie

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The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World – A Progressive Political Playbook on Saving Democracy from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Shameless

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Momma Harding: Influencing The Future

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Dean Koontz does it again, and it’s even more socially relevant Socially conscious without being preachy, this new tale finally gives us a glimpse into the life that Nameless once had. Can’t wait for the next one
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