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20 Questions with… Kellie Coates Gilbert

Kellie Coates Gilbert may have started in the courtroom, but it’s the stories she tells that make the strongest case for why she’s a USA Today bestselling author. With a new heartwarming series set in the world of Kentucky thoroughbred racing, Kellie ...

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B&N Press February 2026 Newsletter

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