Fiction - Family Life - General

Dalal is a young woman living in a crowded Baghdad apartment with the childless aunt and uncle who raised her. In the same building, Umm Mazin, a fortune-teller, offers her customers cures for their physical and romantic ailments, Saad the hairdresser attends to a...

What would you do with a second chance at life? Sarah Talbot thought she'd never see another birthday. But against all odds, she beat the illness that could have killed her, reopened her bedding shop, Cloud Nine, and vowed to make the most of...

In an age of wonderous beauty and terrible secrets, one man searches for his destiny... In the majestic heart of Florence, a beautiful golden-haired boy is abandoned and subjected to cruelty beyond words. But Luca Bastardo is anything but an ordinary boy. Across two...

When a secret is exposed and Molly Howe is cruelly ostracized, she escapes to Berkeley, where she finds a savior in a young art student named John Wheelwright. One day she disappears--again--not to be seen until a decade later in Manhattan, when John and...

The BRAND NEW feel-good read from USA Today Bestseller Judy Leigh'We're celebrating life, ' Rose said. 'Life, every single minute of it. Tell me, girls - is there ever anything better to celebrate than that?'Five years after seventy-something Tess jetted off to Paris with...

Winner of the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature, Empty Cages is an urgent and raw confessional of memory and family and all that is lost and won in one woman's lifetime The discovery of an old tin of chocolates, its contents long ago devoured,...

Winner of the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature, Empty Cages is an urgent and raw confessional of memory and family and all that is lost and won in one woman's lifetime The discovery of an old tin of chocolates, its contents long ago devoured,...

Click: buy... a French chateau. Condition: 'may require improvement'...It seemed like a good idea. Selling everything we own. Just Mark and I, swapping our tiny little terraced London home - and the heartbreak of not being able to start a family - for an...

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTELLER - Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize - One of Indigo's Most Anticipated Books - One of the CBC's Canadian Fiction Books to Read in Fall 2024 From one of the greatest writers of our time comes a profound and moving...

A genealogy search reveals heartrending connections between friends as it brings to light one woman's traumatic past as a teenage mother in the 1960s.In a quiet North Carolina town in 1968, a seventeen-year-old girl's life is forever changed when a summer romance leads to...

Rachael has it.Harley wants it.But what's the true price of fame?Rachael Carmichael was a global movie star, living in a glamorous world of red carpets, money, awards--and a high-profile wedding to director Greg Foster. So why did she become a total recluse when they...

An audacious debut spanning eight generations of a Black family in West Tennessee as they are repeatedly visited by the Devil Yetunde awakens aboard a slave ship en route to the United States with the spirit of her dead sister as her only companion....

Malkin tells the story of a small-town girl with big dreams, who believes her aspirations can only be realized in the big city, just a few hours away by train. Despite her humble beginnings, she seizes every opportunity, holding steadfast to her ambition of...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Sandy Barker's sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy series! What do you do when you realise you've fallen for your best friend, but he sees you as the sister he never had? And to make things worse, you're stuck in the...

Quest for Courage, the first book in the Chronicles of Hope series, follows Becca, a high school senior paralyzed by fear until a new pastor helps her discover strength and faith she never knew she had. With the support of friends and a transformative...

From the International Booker Shortlisted author of Still Born, a powerful collection of stories about characters coping with estrangement, isolation, and the unknown. Acclaimed for her piercing insights and razor-sharp prose, award winning author Guadalupe Nettel introduces us to eight characters who are each...

Not all secrets remain buried forever...Archaeologist Cherie Hope makes a gruesome discovery in the grounds of a local cemetery. She's desperate to know more, and wonders why caretaker Ash Black is being so guarded.Delving deeper, and liaising with the police, Cherie is drawn into...

The BRAND NEW instalment in Sandy Barker's sexy, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy series! What do you do when you realise you've fallen for your best friend, but he sees you as the sister he never had? And to make things worse, you're stuck in the...

A terrifying new novel from bestselling #HorrorBookTok sensation Ania Ahlborn--the acclaimed author of the modern classic Brother. Hailed as a writer of "some of the most promising horror I've encountered in years" (Seanan McGuire, author of the Ghost Roads series), Ania Ahlborn delivers a...

Anne Washburn's dynamic rendering of Euripides' rarely-seen final play returns us to a world where a father is challenged to sacrifice his daughter to appease the gods. This intelligent transadaptation of Iphigenia in Aulis is largely faithful to its source material, with a fresh...

Synopsis: This story is about a child who was branded from birth by a father who failed to accept her as his own. His reasoning was that she did not look like the other children. She was very fair, and her resemblance was more...

When the Atlas Lions Roar is set against the backdrop of 70s Morocco, a time when Rania and Manal were just children. The novel vividly captures the essence of their childhood trips to the Atlas region, which they initially didn't appreciate. It is only...

A teenage girl breaks free from her father's world of isolation in this exhilarating novel of family, identity, and the power we have to shape our own destinies--from the New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Things and Watch Me Disappear The first thing...

Jack Pace lost everything that mattered-his family. Time stopped with an accident two years before. Taking a job at an isolated Coast Guard lighthouse on a private island is the perfect escape-a chance to live out his days in isolated mourning without the entanglements...

Author: Scott JohnstonISBN-10: 1250384788ISBN-13: 9781250384782Publisher: St. Martin's PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.12w x 1.00d

Three middle-aged best friends turn to murder in order to collect on their husbands' life insurance policies...but are unaware that their husbands have a devious plan of their own, in this darkly funny debut--perfect for fans of The Thursday Murder Club and Everyone in...

"A delightful coming-of-age story set in Jamaica, amid heartbreak, hopefulness, and mirth."--Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake"Poignant and emotional, with touches of both humor and sorrow. . . . This book makes you think about what it means to be...

The BRAND NEW Instalment of bestselling author Jo Bartlett's Cornish Country Hospital Series. Perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy!A tragic loss...Since the death of her beloved father, Isla Marlowe has felt the need to do something to honour his memory; something meaningful that will...

Josef Dietrick lives with his self-absorbed mother, abusive step-father, and bullying step-brother, Marteen, in 1930s Berlin, Germany. When a brutal sexual attack at the hands of Marteen's friend, Tielo, sends Josef homeless into the streets, he is taken in by the kind-hearted Lucas and...

"The House by the Medlar-Tree" Giovanni Verga stands as a masterpiece of 19th-century Italian literature, epitomizing the realist tradition while offering a profound exploration of Sicilian rural life. Set amidst the rustic landscapes of Sicily, this novel delves into the complexities of social class,...

From the critically acclaimed short fiction writer Laura Newman, whose first collection of stories, PW effused "with candor and wry wit, and memorable details, these stories shimmer," come three, thematically-liked, quirky yet resonant novellas that together form an unusual and original view of western...

"The Macdermots of Ballycloran" by Anthony Trollope is a captivating fiction novel that delves into the intricacies of Irish society during the 19th century. Trollope, renowned for his insightful narratives, crafts a compelling tale that combines elements of family drama, romance, and social commentary...

Opposites attract in this moving #1 New York Times bestseller of love lost and found between a medical student and the man who captures her heart. Travis Parker has everything a man could want: a good job, loyal friends, even a waterfront home in...

From W. Bruce Cameron, the internationally bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Way Home, comes Love, Clancy: Diary of a Good Dog, a deeply moving story with a brand-new cast of characters, including one very good dog. You've probably never met...

By turns wry and lyrical, The Immortal Woman reveals an insider's view of the fractured lives of new Chinese immigrants and those they leave behind. A Chinese mother and daughter wrestle with the demons of their past. Lemei, once a student Red Guard leader...

Discover the emotionally gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling historical fiction and family saga author. Can you ever escape your past? Tammy and her mother, Grace, are desperate to escape Tammy's violent bully of a father. When an unforeseen tragedy strikes, mother...

Small 5-year-old boy dreaming of being a cowboy, living on a ranch, and finally getting to go to work with dad on brandin' day.Author: Chris Johnson, Renetta Jean KennedyISBN-10: 8365356430ISBN-13: 9798365356436Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2023Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.07d

A family full of secrets...and one girl who must survive.Sixteen-year-old Alison Brennan's mother, Bernadette, is an agoraphobic hoarder, and her father Harry seems to have no past. Struggling every day, Alison seeks the help of a school counsellor.When an old homeless man is found...

From New York Times bestselling author Katy Regnery, now writing wholesome romance as Katy Paige...When Trend magazine contracts Lindstrom & Sons to manage a fashion shoot in Yellowstone, nature-loving tour guide Lars Lindstrom rolls his eyes. Babysitting a supermodel's assistant sounds like a bore...

A missing Arabian Racehorse shows a broken family how to run against all odds -- and love again. (Illustrated Family Reading).Author: Ron HevenerISBN-10: 1976716179ISBN-13: 9781976716171Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2019Pages: 176Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.41d

From New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first. *New York Times bestseller*It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer-the sight of a bride racing down...

Forced to wear a diaper due to an infection, Peter decides he needs to continue to wear them after the all clear from the doctor. He joins a chat line for diaper wearers to find a girlfriend who will not worry about him wearing...

A powerful novel of addiction, hope, and renewal from Sarah Price, the bestselling author of Heavenly Blues.In any upscale suburban town, silence and shame blanket the hard truths. But college professor Kelly Martin can no longer deny the reality she lives every day: substance...

Wally Lamb, the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hour I First Believed, I Know This Much Is True, and She's Come Undone, delivers a holiday treat with Wishin' and Hopin'--an unforgettable novella that captures the warmth and joy of the...

A hilarious and entertaining novel about spicing up your life! Perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson. Putting the sizzle back in married life. Sarah's humdrum existence as a busy mother is far from exciting, but when her husband comes to her with a wild...

An utterly unputdownable read that will make you laugh, weep, and think about the world in a completely different way! It's time she made a splash of her own. When Fiona's husband ups and leaves on the same day her only son goes away...

Author: Satoshi YagisawaISBN-10: 1420518836ISBN-13: 9781420518832Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2024Format: PaperbackLarge Print

Author: Becky AveryISBN-13: 9798891852037Publisher: Hope*booksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/12/2024Pages: 392Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.09lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.87d

Author: Allison LarkinISBN-10: 1668008416ISBN-13: 9781668008416Publisher: Gallery BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 432Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.83d

Author: Rob RobertsonISBN-10: 1949805867ISBN-13: 9781949805864Publisher: Center for Basque Studies UV of Nevada, RenoLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/23/2024Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d