Fiction - Family Life - General

"Miss Fannie Mae's Girls" is a Southern tale of life lost and love found. It is the story of an elderly African-American woman born in Macon County, Georgia, her ancestors and her descendants. The story spans a period of time from the pre-Civil War...

Anne Shirley was curled up on the window-seat of Theodora Dix's sitting-room one Saturday evening, looking dreamily afar at some fair starland beyond the hills of sunset. Anne was visiting for a fortnight of her vacation at Echo Lodge, where Mr. and Mrs. Stephen...

East River: A Novel of New York by Sholem Asch is a captivating story set in the bustling city of New York during the early 1900s. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including Jewish immigrants and their descendants, as they navigate the...

A hidden maze with secrets in its walls. A young woman on a journey to unravel the truth... 'Fated lovers? Long-hidden secrets? This book has it all, and I enjoyed every moment of it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved, loved, loved this...

Author: Erin GreenISBN-10: 1035417669ISBN-13: 9781035417667Publisher: HeadlineLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/06/2025Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 7.72h x 5.04w x 1.02d

Experience the rugged beauty and challenges of frontier life in Eleanor Mercein Kelly's "The Prior Claim." Set against the backdrop of Kentucky, this historical fiction explores the complexities of family and survival on the American frontier. Delve into a world where pioneer life demanded...

"Orphans of the Storm" by Henry MacMahon is a sweeping historical saga centered on the enduring bonds between sisters. This meticulously prepared edition offers a glimpse into a bygone era, exploring themes of family, love, and resilience against a backdrop of historical events. A...

Samuel Butler's "The Way of All Flesh" offers a compelling glimpse into Victorian era family life. This domestic novel presents a multi-generational family saga, exploring themes of social criticism and the complexities of coming of age within the constraints of middle-class society. As a...

Author: Leora Skolkin-SmithISBN-10: 0980178649ISBN-13: 9780980178647Publisher: Hamilton Stone EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/15/2010Pages: 184Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.53lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.42d

An award-winning poet and expert in US immigration and asylum law delivers a powerful novel about a daughter's attempt to sustain her family as her father struggles with his mental health. "Lyrical, poignant, and smart, as compassionate and hopeful as it is heartbreaking...a novel...

Five petticoats, in a row . . . Under the pretense of 'all is well', Papa secretly wondered how he would support his wife, five daughters, and pay for a governess he couldn't afford, but desperately needed. There were good times and hard times;...

Bad luck has plagued Leah McCarran most of her life, until the tide turns and she lands her new dream job as a therapist at Heart Fire Ranch. But when her car breaks down and she finds herself stranded, the playboy who shows up...

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author T.C. Boyle makes his Ecco debut with a powerful, gripping novel that explores the roots of violence and anti-authoritarianism inherent in the American character.Set in contemporary Northern California, The Harder They Come explores the volatile connections between three...

Carrie La Seur makes her remarkable debut with The Home Place, a mesmerizing, emotionally evocative, and atmospheric literary novel in the vein of The House Girl and A Land More Kind Than Home, in which a successful lawyer is pulled back into her troubled...

'Fans of Martina Cole will love this' Katerina DiamondA gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.TICK...In the city of Stoke, a teenage girl is murdered in the middle of the day, her lifeless body abandoned in a field behind her school.TOCK...Two days later,...

'Fans of MARTINA COLE will love this' Katerina DiamondA gripping new series from million-copy bestseller Mel Sherratt.'I love all Mel Sherratt's books' IAN RANKIN'Twists and turns and delivers a satisfying shot of tension' RACHEL ABBOTTA killer is on the loose, attacking people in places...

Heartache and hardship in London's East End, from the bestselling author of The Orphans of Halfpenny StreetIt's the 1950's and the orphans of Halfpenny Street have found a new home in the Essex countryside at Halfpenny House. Meanwhile, back among the slum clearances of...

From the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged, the gripping story of a woman caught in a horrific cycle of abuse - and the desperate lengths she must go to, to escape.When Aisha spots an ad for a 'personal introductory...

For longtime Ya-Ya fans, as well as the lucky ones discovering Wells for the first time, comes Wells's new standalone novel about the pull of first love, the power of home, and everyday magic. "My name is Calla Lily Ponder. I was born in...

A loving family, a child on the way, and a secret concealed generations ago that will tear their lives apart... 'The Family Tree' is issue-led women's fiction perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult. Dana Clarke has it all - a husband, Hugh, who she...

The much anticipated second novel from prize-winning Irish poet and novelist, Kerry Hardie. 'The Bird Woman' is a moving account of two marriages, a gift that feels like a curse, and the freedom that lies on the far side of family or group identity....

The mesmerizing bestseller from Josephine Cox - the nation's favourite storyteller. Some secrets can haunt a whole lifetime. In the riverside town of Bedford, four students can hear the haunting voice of a woman singing. The beautiful melody is coming from their neighbour -...

Author: Louise FeinISBN-10: 0063411431ISBN-13: 9780063411432Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/17/2026Pages: 384Format: Paperback

Author: Anny CabaISBN-13: 9798992796919Publisher: Anny CabaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/05/2025Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.62d

Author: Shail RajanISBN-13: 9798987102244Publisher: Shail RajanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/12/2025Pages: 430Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.96d

Author: Jennifer Birn, Dhani JonesISBN-13: 9798892217521Publisher: Fulton BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/28/2025Pages: 318Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.94lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d

Author: Pia ThrasherISBN-13: 9798231356362Publisher: Pia ThrasherLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2025Pages: 74Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

Author: Olivia MuenterISBN-10: 0316594563ISBN-13: 9780316594561Publisher: Little Brown and CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2026Pages: 320Format: Hardcover

Author: Lee OnhwaISBN-10: 0063468026ISBN-13: 9780063468023Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/13/2026Pages: 240Format: Hardcover

Good-heartedly nicknamed Sparky the Dork by her close group of friends, she is a fourteen-year-old girl learning about life while living in an elderly community with her nana. You will meet her closest friend Jill and the boys they are crushing on, named Joe,...

Alexannas tree is a heartfelt story about a mother's love for her child and strength over coming her child plucked from her world. Cassandra Vonnegut shares her personal journey through pain, healing, and finding hope again. Using the forest and trees as a way...

Prima's life growing up on the coast of Southern California is nearly perfect until her twentieth birthday when her father attempts a murder-suicide of their family. She is the only survivor. His act is even more incomprehensible because, until that moment, he was always...

A powerful, singular collection of short stories depicting the evolving role of fatherhood in contemporary society--perfect for readers of Jamel Brinkley's A Lucky Man and Phil Klay's Redeployment. From stories about a father who shows up hungover to chaperone his daughter's kindergarten bowling trip,...

From the winner of the PEN/Malamud Award and "one of our most gifted writers"(Chicago Tribune) comes a comic novel about a divorced Midwestern dad who takes a cutting-edge medical test and learns that he has a predisposition to murder. In this fresh take on...

Two adult children must go through what their father left behind and find a life they never knew he led. In a trunk covered with dust lies the past of a lost life they never knew existed. The collective writings of their father, a...

A woman confronts the surprising results of an ancestry test and begins to question the meaning of family and friendship in this wise, tender novel teeming with life--from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of After Annie High school English teacher Polly...

"A morally complex and life-affirming exploration of what it means to be alive, and of the enduring power of love to transform, reanimate, and redeem." --Celeste Ng, New York Times-bestselling author of Our Missing Hearts I am one of those boys they keep finding...

Christina's Cupboard is a historical fiction novel-in-stories chronicling the history of the Wade family and their descendants-the people they encounter and the events they experience as they journey through life-from 1700s England to modern-day America.It was 1980 when John Murphy began researching his family's...

"...a gentle, heartfelt story that honors the subtleties of childhood and the lasting power of simple moments." - Readers' Favorite, 5 stars In the summer of 1960, six-year-old Wes explores his sleepy hometown, Manhassett Beach, where life feels as vast and simple as a...

Winner of multiple book awards, The Landlady of Maple Avenue is a poignant and humorous literary family saga inspired by true events. Set in the 1950s, it follows the aging Marceline Gillis, an immigrant mother of seven, as she plots to reclaim her position...

A stirring novel from the author of I Couldn't Love You More and Hideous Kinky: the story of two sisters who couldn't be more different and the great love that holds them together throughout a tumultuous youthFor as long as Lucy can remember, she's...

"A spirited romp on the Caribbean seas, Salty is an upstairs-downstairs tale with Kate Myers' signature colorful characters and a setting to die for. For fans of Below Deck and beyond, Salty belongs in your beach bag this summer. A fun and frothy treat!"--Rachel...

""After decades of bestsellers, Wayward Girls might be Susan Wiggs' opus. A gut-wrenching story of survival, friendship, and justice. Masterful.""--Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestselling author of The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell""The magnificent Susan Wiggs takes a leap into the history of women..a...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Raging Rails," a gripping tale of redemption and self-discovery set against the backdrop of America's vast landscapes. Follow Jake as he escapes a turbulent past filled with addiction, violence, and fleeting highs, seeking solace and meaning on the...

Brett "Rebel" Hart has never been one to abide by social norms, whether it's professionally with his band, Rebel Heart, or in his private life. He's had an ongoing relationship with his music collaborator for many years but never fully committed to him nor...

The book "" The Autobiography of a Slander "" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future...

One man, two centuries, in America's last continental frontier. Adapting to a new language during the early years of the family featured in this novel proved to be more difficult for adults than for their children who had the benefit of formal in-class schooling....

Book 2 in the "Anaya's World" series. Things are looking up for Anaya Goode after the deaths of her brother and mother. She is the youngest (and highest paid) executive in Alameda County. She is in an adoring relationship with the love of her...

Danny's World is the story of Danny, an amazing handicapped boy who won the fight to overcome the stigma of being a disabled or handicapped child following the Great Depression. The power of superstition and fear held sway over the lives of families with...

The emotional and gripping Victorian saga series from Fenella J Miller**1840s Colchester **A tragic loss, a new path?Whan her family is struck by a terrible tragedy, Sarah Nightingale is forced to go into service at Grey Friars House as an under nursery-maid. Although the...