Fiction - Family Life - General

Set in the hip urban core of Toronto and in the city s outlying areas, this is the story of an unlikely family held together by love and longing, pain and regret and what happens when the ties that bind them begin to unravel....

Named one of the Best Books of 2017 by the Philadelphia Inquirer: All hell breaks loose in the liberal bubble when a mother's life spirals out of control when she's forced to rethink her bleeding heart ideals. For Karen Kipple, it isn't enough that...

The Lady in the Van meets The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry in this uplifting, funny and moving debut novel about a 79-year-old hoarder who is convinced the world is against her. 79-year-old Gloria Frensham is a hoarder. She lives amongst piles of magazines,...

'Smart and wickedly funny, it had me cackling into my eggnog!' IAN MOORE'My favourite Christmas book of the year!' GILL SIMSAnna's taking the family away for a quiet Christmas in this hilarious, standalone murder mystery...Unlike last year, there will be no risk of her...

Author: Chrysteen BraunISBN-13: 9798899891427Publisher: Bublish, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished: 05/07/2026Pages: 374Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.48lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Author: Letti Raye GreeneISBN-13: 9798196040566Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/17/2026Pages: 156Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.39d

Author: Kiran DesaiISBN-10: 0307744558ISBN-13: 9780307744555Publisher: Hogarth PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/08/2026Pages: 688Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.19w x 1.38d

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK - From #1 bestselling author Sophie Kinsella, an unforgettable story--by turns heartbreaking and life-affirming--of a renowned novelist facing a devastating diagnosis and learning to live and love anew. "Sophie Kinsella's final autobiographical novella inspired me to step out...

One man finally decides to out the truth of a festering, decades-long secret in this compelling dual-timeline novel that is equal parts revenge thriller and gripping coming-of-age story, from the acclaimed author of Finding Sophie. He loved her from the day he met her....

Author: Vanessa LazarzISBN-13: 9798318831843Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2026Pages: 226Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: Vanessa LazarzISBN-13: 9798318831850Publisher: Palmetto PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/26/2026Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d

Author: Lou Dos SantosISBN-10: 1923753509ISBN-13: 9781923753501Publisher: Queensland Book PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2026Pages: 220Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Author: Patrick RyanISBN-10: 059359505XISBN-13: 9780593595053Publisher: Random House TradeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2026Pages: 480Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.19w x 0.97d

Author: Julie A. JacobISBN-13: 9798998895319Publisher: Fresh Water PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2026Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.49d

Author: Eireanne MichaelsISBN-10: 1969841060ISBN-13: 9781969841064Publisher: Literary Realms PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/05/2026Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d

Author: Frances Mensah WilliamsISBN-10: 1806006944ISBN-13: 9781806006946Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/06/2026Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.76d

Author: William M. ScovellISBN-10: 1038355389ISBN-13: 9781038355386Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/21/2026Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

The BRAND NEW, beautifully warmhearted and emotional read from Frances Mensah Williams Sometimes it takes losing everything to discover who you really are. Angie Ansah's world has fallen apart. Heartbroken and adrift, she struggles to hold onto a life she once knew and a...

An "intimate and epic" (Claire Lombardo, Same As It Ever Was) family drama wrapped in a missing-persons case, set during the historic Buffalo blizzard of '77 It's 1977 and in the town of Oneira, New York, a blizzard is gathering force... Harmon Pond, editor-in-chief...

"Judith Silver" is a poignant and introspective novel by Hector Bolitho that delves into the complex psychological landscape of family bonds and the struggle for personal identity. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England and Scotland, the narrative focuses on the intense and...

"A beautifully written and gorgeous novel." --Marjan Kamali, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of TehranMinbak (n.) a lodging in a private home Korea, 1985: Hana Park's future is bright. A star student and beloved daughter, she dreams of a life...

What We Inherit is a literary novel about family, wealth, and the invisible systems that shape identity across generations.Set inside an old, opulent household governed as much by legal trusts as by blood, the story follows Jake Ashberry, an adopted son offered a formal...

"I'm very picky about romance, but Melissa completely won me over--her writing is sharp, charming, and just incredibly readable in the best way." --Mindy KalingA brilliant spine surgeon gains the power to perfectly recall her past--only to discover that some memories are better left...

Shattered Echoes follows Clara and Elias, two damaged souls who find each other amid loneliness and shared pasts of abuse. As Elias's buried memories and PTSD surface, their relationship becomes a study in love, burden, and the slow work of recovery. Through therapy sessions,...

The Seduction of Edith: The Prairie Years follows Edith Mary Williams, a young bride who leaves her home in Wales for the harsh and unfamiliar landscape of early-1900s Manitoba. As she struggles to adapt to life in a sod house, the demands of farming,...

They told you beauty fades. But God's Word tells a different story.In a world that defines worth by appearance, achievement, and approval, When God Made Beautiful, God Made You offers a powerful reminder: your value was sealed by the One who made you-fearfully, wonderfully,...

In the golden light of the Tucson, Arizona, desert, a thoughtful attorney arrives to honor his late papa's legacy at the "Papa Awards," a joyful celebration of a man remembered for a charm that sparkled just like his designs. Wearing his father's tie and...

The Sovereign Secret: Roots of Resilience by Nova Skye invites readers into a richly woven narrative that explores the profound themes of memory, love, and the enduring bonds of friendship. This first installment in a captivating series delves deep into the complexities of human...

The story of a man told by those who know him best. Or do they? How well do we really know the people we love the most? Read on to find out.Eight writers join hands to write nine stories which complete this novel. A...

While nursing a broken heart, Josh Michaels is outraged when a neighbor abandons his very pregnant dog, Lucy, at Josh's Colorado home. But Josh can't resist Lucy's soulful brown eyes, and though he's never had a dog before, he's determined to do the best...

Little Dorrit is a novel by Charles Dickens, initially distributed in sequential structure somewhere in the range of 1855 and 1857. The story highlights Amy Dorrit, most youthful offspring of her family, brought up in the Marshalsea jail for indebted individuals in London. Arthur...

After the devastation of being left by his fiancé, just hours before his wedding, Aziz, an American-born Turkish Cypriot, relocated to London to start a new life. Just as he starts to get his life back on track, he receives news that his elderly...

Everyone in Ocean Sound knew that Sophie was Robert's girl. They were totally in love. Then tragedy struck. Can they overcome the shark that entered into their lives?A small town romance with a big heart. Get ready for some tears and triumphs. A love...

Simultaneously a novella of stunning and sudden hyperviolence, an all-too-brief examination of cultural, pharmacological, and emotional dis-ease and disturbance, and a comprehensive demonological treatise. Unsettling, unnerving, an image of multiply-entwined unravelings, Bernardara Jr invokes the superimposed spectres of America's favorite pastimes: brutal violence, desensitization,...

In this Amish romance perfect for fans of Laura V. Hilton and Marta Perry, a former schoolteacher and a single father discover a second chance at friendship, family, and love. Former Hope's Haven schoolteacher, Martha Eicher, has always been the responsible one, putting her...

To build a future, sometimes you have to tear down the past...Chicago event planner Libby Hamilton can turn any bland setting into a dramatic venue--but when she abruptly loses her job, and her fair-weather boyfriend moves to another state, Libby suddenly finds herself back...

A sweeping, suspenseful coming-of-age tale from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, the beloved bestselling author hailed by Abraham Verghese as a "gifted storyteller" and by People magazine as a "skilled cartographer of the heart." Beloved bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni has been hailed by Abraham Verghese...

In "Rosaleen among the artists" by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding, explore the intricate world of artists and the complex dynamics of love and family. This compelling work of fiction delves into the nuances of relationships and the ties that bind us. A timeless story of...

Curious people want to know: is dashing millionaire Rory Kincaid about to resign his position as the "sexiest man in town"? If Rory decides to step down as the most eligible bachelor in America, millions of women will be left crying on his way...

'Charming, very funny indeed. Angela Thirkell is perhaps the most Pym-like of any twentieth-century author, after Pym herself' Alexander McCall Smith It is wartime in Barsetshire, and so much has changed. Belier's Priory is now a hospital for wounded soldiers, and Sir Harry and...

Retail is a bitch. And the only ones who can truly understand are those who have dedicated their entire lives to retail-who have fallen victim to corporate manipulation, who have given up everything just to be accepted into its fold. Lucille Jones, a nineteen-year-old...

Retail is a bitch. And the only ones who can truly understand are those who have dedicated their entire lives to retail-who have fallen victim to corporate manipulation, who have given up everything just to be accepted into its fold. Lucille Jones, a nineteen-year-old...

Sometimes the truth is more dangerous than the lie.September 2001. Perry Daniel is arrested for the murder of Ausha Mitchell-and he doesn't deny it.For fifteen years, Perry remains silent in Holly Hills Mental Hospital while his psychiatrist, Dr. Victor Kiplinger, searches for answers that...

A riveting book club novel of secrets, redemption, and unexpected connection. Perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Kristin Hannah, and Jojo Moyes.Her father died in prison. She's hidden her identity for most of her life. Until now.Scarlett vowed she'd never step foot in...

Bestselling romance author Penelope "Poppy" Wallcroft is consumed with wealth, her image, and her pathetic history with men. Poppy may have it all in some areas of life, but, unfortunately, her pursuit of a harmonious relationship leads her from one meaningless one-night stand toanother.When...

"The Pandervils" is a sweeping family saga that captures the quiet dignity and internal struggles of rural English life during a period of profound social change. The narrative follows the life of Egg Pandervil, a man whose journey from a farm boy to a...

"Hustler Joe and Other Stories" is a compelling collection of short fiction by Eleanor H. Porter, the celebrated author known for her enduring themes of optimism and resilience. This anthology showcases Porter's signature talent for weaving together heartwarming narratives with profound moral insights and...

"Her Son's Wife" is a poignant exploration of domestic power dynamics and the complex bonds of family, written by the acclaimed American novelist Dorothy Canfield Fisher. The narrative centers on Mary Bascomb, a refined and disciplined schoolteacher whose orderly existence is shattered when her...

"At the South Gate" is a poignant domestic drama by Grace S. Richmond that explores the intricate dynamics of social class and the true meaning of contentment. Set against the backdrop of an American estate, the narrative contrasts the lives of those living in...

In the hills of Merionethshire, Wales, Thomas ap Rhys has spent nineteen years as a county magistrate - signing warrants, levying fines, enforcing the laws that punish his Quaker neighbors for the crime of worshipping in silence. He knows Rees ap John and his...