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Callie Williams is in desperate need of a fresh start. A surprise visit from her sister will set her on an unexpected course. But will leaving big city success for small town living bring her happiness or heartache?Navigating the complexities of small town life,...

Thirteen-year-old Fredrich Welzel awakens on his family's fishing schooner, the Sea Witch, dancing in the waters off of the coast of Poland in the Baltic Sea. He sees his sister laying in the adjoining bunk. He hears his father calling orders to his uncle,...

The Worrys are a family of weasels. They live under a truck muffler dumped in a ditch on 13th Street. They steal chickens and cats if they can get them. They'll steal more than that given a chance. That makes them sound terrible, but...

Tales of Mystic Park is a collection of short stories that follows the lives of various families in Northwest Pennsylvania from the Civil War to today, showing the effects of the war on each generation. Through tears and laughter, each family has a compelling...

Unearth the dangerous world of infidelity with "Unintended Consequences," a thrilling exploration of the pleasures, sins, and unintended consequences of adultery. Three couples find their lives irreversibly intertwined, as they grapple with the aftermath of betrayal. The picture-perfect Cartright family is shattered when Allyn...

From the author of the bestselling Sweeney Sister Series and Sweet Tea Tuesdays comes a new novel of passion, intrigue and redemption.Ellie Pringle has spent endless hours and countless dollars working with a therapist to remember the lost years of her childhood. She's baffled...

Caught in a redundant housewife existence, Ann never leaves her beige suburban home, her schlubby do-nothing son Brian is directionless after graduating high-school, and it looks like nothing will ever change. But when Brian is swallowed by a whale and Ann receives a garbled...

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE - A young woman searches for the truth about her father--and the secrets of her family--in this "big-hearted debut that absolutely crackles with smarts" (Emma Straub)."A warm and funny debut novel . . . perceptive, wry, and witty."--The New...

You've seen me on the street. You've walked past my house, and pointed, and wondered. The cat lady. All on my own, with only my five cats to keep me company. Did no-one ever tell you that you can't judge a book by its...

Raquel is a therapist, and a divorced, single mother in shock over her daughter's suicide. Shane is a self-destructive teenager whose parents are in the middle of a nasty divorce. Both are angry, hurting, and seeking answers. When Shane's self-destructive behavior almost costs him...

Everything goes right for the White family. They're upper middle class, live in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, and have prestigious jobs and trust funds. Dad teaches screenwriting at New York University, while Mom is a professional Spanish/English interpreter. But Dad has a...

Patsy Keane survived her childhood, and some days that's all that matters. As the child of an alcoholic mother, Patsy is not prone to nostalgia. She lives in a world of her own creation, where Beverly Keane's maternal shortcomings are just a bad memory....

Two sisters fulfilling their grandfather's dying wish uncover decades of secrets in a powerful novel about family, truth, and forgiveness.Dallas, Dealey Plaza, 1963. Nineteen-year-old Mariah Byrne is following her dream of a career in photography. One moment she's filled with joy and hope watching...

From the witty Algonquin Round Table writer, Edna Feber, comes this semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel. Fanny Herself follows the trials of a young Jewish woman as she finds her feet in early twentieth-century America.Author: Edna FerberISBN-10: 1528720385ISBN-13: 9781528720380Publisher: Read & Co. ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/27/2022Pages: 312Format:...

WONDERFUL TRANSLATION BY MARGARET HOLDEN of this classic raw and honest depiction of rural French life! A deeply touching story!Emile Guillaumin, under the guise of fiction, wrote this story of "Tiennon," a French peasant. A peasant himself, Guillaumin was unique in that, after a...

A tender and wickedly funny portrait of England told through four generations of one family.Bournville is a quiet village in the heart of England famous for its chocolate. For eleven-year-old Mary, it is the center of her world, the place where most of her...

Lorna's been dead for three years and still isn't over it.Now she's stuck in the afterlife churning through therapists while she mourns the family she left behind. When she meets Jackie, a recently murdered teen, Lorna lips back into a mothering role as naturally...

"What is a lie to Lyla? It is simply another sentence that comes out of her mouth. She doesn't care if it is false. Doesn't care who gets hurt by it. Getting what she wants is all that matters to Lyla."Theo's unbreakable bond with...

"What is a lie to Lyla? It is simply another sentence that comes out of her mouth. She doesn't care if it is false. Doesn't care who gets hurt by it. Getting what she wants is all that matters to Lyla."Theo's unbreakable bond with...

From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a hilarious horror satire about a family of professional killers responsible for the most atrocious events in history and the young brothers that are destined to take over.Meet Otto and Cecil. Two brothers growing up privileged...

From the author of Inheriting Edith comes a brave new novel about the intersection of art and grief after the tragic loss of her own husband in 2017.Mia used to be fun. She was the class clown; a member of the mile high club;...

It's funny, it's family, it's a Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery. Zoe tries to juggle sleuthing with family obligations as Alex and Scooter prepare to graduate high school and Zoe fears that things will never be the same.Author: Kathi DaleyISBN-10: 8393198623ISBN-13: 9798393198626Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In the heady days before a New Year's Eve party on the bustling sands of Brazil's Copacabana Beach, a family reckons with a matriarch's long-awaited return, causing old secrets to come to light in this infectiously vibrant debut that explores the heartbreak and hope...

What are the odds of hitting the national lottery for $330.0 million dollars? The odds are 270 million to one. What are the odds of hitting it twice? The odds are four in ten billion. What are the odds of a couple hitting the...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER"An absolutely unforgettable novel."--Ian Williams A masterwork from one of the country's most critically acclaimed and beloved writers that grapples with male violence, sexual abuse, and madness. Complusively readable and heartstopping. Wade Jackson, a young man from a Newfoundland outport, wants to be...

The Haynes family members are doing their best to navigate life as a new unit. After a whirlwind romance, a hasty marriage, and subsequent adoption of two girls, they are all doing their best to develop a new normal that suits everyone. With each...

How can a boy become a man without one in the home to teach him how?This is a question that our society ponders over every day with no answer! Well, Mr. Hall has the ANSWERS! With his use of fiction & flawed characters, he...

Set among the rolling green hills of New Zealand's verdant Waikato District, this episodic collection of short stories opens a window into the life of a twentieth century dairy farming family. Nuanced and thought-provoking, the accessible tales highlight the emotions, disagreements and aspirations dwelling...

There are drugs, failures, and the police. This fast-paced drama, deeply rooted in fact, puts readers right there with him as he takes readers for the wild ride through the ups and downs of relationships and becoming an author. As readers weave through the...

Das Paradies der Damen vom franz sischen Autor mile Zola erschien 1884 als elfter Roman des zwanzigb ndigen Romanzyklus' Die Rougon-Macquart. Anhand der Geschichte der Protagonistin Denise, einer Verk uferin, die aus der Provinz nach Paris kommt und im Paradies der Damen eine Anstellung...

Acclaimed international bestseller Catherine Dunne's thrilling US debut is the story of two wronged women bent on revenge at all costs, and "a page-turner that's both poignant and satisfying" (Booklist).Revenge is sweeter than regret... Dublin. Calista is young, beautiful, and headstrong. When she falls...

A snowstorm is brewing. Father squirrel must find a place for his family to stay warm, but another animal is hiding out in every place he finds. Then he discovers the perfect place--a glove that someone has lost. As the family snuggles in, the...

The Sunday Business Post Fiction Book of the Year Shortlisted for Popular Fiction Book of the Year - An Post Irish Book Awards A heart-warming and hilarious novel about life, love, and the weight of all we leave unsaid, Duffy & Son is a...

Shayne won't get out of the car. It's the summer of 1972 and the whole family has come up to Grandpa Murphy's cottage for their annual trip. Three generations are out on the property, swimming, wandering through the forest, fixing up the clubhouse, getting...

Jasmine who was a ninth class student has a weakness. She could not remain silent if any of her friends were suffering for anything. She would go to any extent and probe into their personal matters also even sometimes that got her into problems.When...

Author: Barbara MarozziISBN-10: 1685269435ISBN-13: 9781685269432Publisher: Covenant BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2022Pages: 22Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Hobo 7By: William Steven Montgomery, Sr.Hobo 7 is the tale of all the trials and tribulations of the Montgomery family, passed down from generation to generation, along with the family motto: "Move forward, no tears, no looking back."Our story begins in 1831, when Wallace...

From the award-winning author of the book-length essay This Little Art, a debut novel that reaches back to the start of the novel tradition and outward to the complexities of contemporary life. Kate Brigg's debut novel--the follow-up to her acclaimed This Little Art--is the...

Davis is the first guy to catch my attention since... hell I don't even know.Instantly, he made me think and feel things I forgot existed. It has been forever since I put my needs first, so I took the chance and let him light...

"The Long Corner is a riveting read by an abundantly talented writer and storyteller."--Scott Burton, The Los Angele Review of Books"Eerie and moving...compelling...An argument for the necessity of irony, risk and integrity in the production of art as in life."--Will Stephenson, The New York...

"A disturbing yet hypnotic modern version of a fairy tale where an orphaned brother and sister struggle to discover their own American Dream." - Peter Schwartz, author of Old Men, Girls, and Monsters --- Two orphans, a sister and a brother, wander the streets...

Sofia Garnier is happy with her single life and her career, despite her difficult relationship with her opera singer mother. When her dementia-stricken grandfather gives a sealed letter that he refers to as a confession, Sofia finds herself in a quandary. Should she destroy...

Serena and Glenna are both experiencing the harsh realities of WWII. Serena is mourning the death of her husband who was killed in combat. And as a single mother, Glenna is struggling to provide for her five-year-old daughter Katie. When Serena reluctantly hires Glenna...

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH - A DECEMBER 2022 BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK - A gripping novel set in the world of professional ballet, New York City during the AIDS crisis, and present-day Los Angeles. - "Beautiful...Howrey, a former dancer...

Carmel, a 40-year-old Irish woman, is living a life that's fine, not exciting or awful, just fine. She has a house, a husband, it's all okay. She never had kids, but that's just life, right? She knows she should be grateful. She's better off...

When the twists and turns of life threaten to overwhelm Anna, she gathers her courage, applies her intellect, and acclimates. Her formative years become a crucible of ingenuity and industriousness which hold sway over the rest of her life.Spanning over seven decades, Witness Mark...

Growing up in an Italian-American household was special. It was particularly memorable for a boy who was given way too much freedom by his grandparents, Giuseppe and Maria, who treated him like a young Italian prince. There were fun and escapades galore, many of...

Taking off my favourite striped apron to sit down for our family meal, I know something is wrong the moment the doorbell rings. A chill runs through me as the police officer places handcuffs around my wrists and I see my husband's shocked face....

Nikki's infatuation with her secret crush took her down a journey filled with lust, secrets, lies, and an unexpected blessing that led her to relocate closer to her family. She was a waitress at the local diner and often prayed that God would send...

Math teacher Michael Carter is not a happy man. His daughter, Jessica, has gone missing. Then his wife dies from Hodgkin's Disease. Alone and depressed, he doesn't believe he can ever love another woman. Michael must overcome obstacles if he is ever to find...