The Calendar of Good News

A local newspaper reserves one page for verified acts of progress.

In development6 books planned (provisional)

Where the series goes

Its editor refuses false optimism while uncovering genuine, difficult victories.

Reading order

Book 1Title to be announcedPlanned
Book 2Title to be announcedPlanned
Book 3Title to be announcedPlanned
Book 4Title to be announcedPlanned
Book 5Title to be announcedPlanned
Book 6Title to be announcedPlanned

6 books are planned (the number is provisional). Book titles are announced as each book is written.

In development

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