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The Land and Its People

Essays

by David Sedaris ...

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<... ... Read more

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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**In this new collection, David Sedaris reflects on what it means to be a foreigner, a brother, a lifelong friend, in essays that are “among the best of his career" (**Publishers Weekly, starred review).**“A welcome return to form for the much-awarded and much-loved humorist…Sedaris remains a national treasure.” —**Kirkus<...
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Tell It to the Water

Five Siblings Tell of Their Father's Grief and His Struggle Back to Hope

by Donna Morrissey ...

**INSTANT #1 BESTSELLERFrom the acclaimed and bestselling author Donna Morrissey, a memoir of love, grief, and the meaning of family that sings with her inimitable style and the voices of her unforgettable Newfoundland parents and siblings.**A voice-driven, compact, and powerful memoir of siblings dealing with the loss of their mother while trying to save their stubborn, loving, but infuriating ... Read more

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**INSTANT #1 BESTSELLERFrom the acclaimed and bestselling author Donna Morrissey, a memoir of love, grief, and the meaning of family that sings with her inimitable style and the voices of her unforgettable Newfoundland parents and siblings.**A voice-driven, compact, and powerful memoir of siblings dealing with the loss of their mother while trying to save their stubborn, loving, but infuriating
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Black Bear

A Story of Siblinghood and Survival

by Trina Moyles ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Moyles is a precise, engaging, informative narrator who sweeps readers up in her vast world. The lessons that the bears teach her about herself, her brother and the value of human relationships are in turns heartwarming and heartbreaking. She seamlessly moves back and forth between natural and human habitats with elegant, understated prose, making her points with grace, logic ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Moyles is a precise, engaging, informative narrator who sweeps readers up in her vast world. The lessons that the bears teach her about herself, her brother and the value of human relationships are in turns heartwarming and heartbreaking. She seamlessly moves back and forth between natural and human habitats with elegant, understated prose, making her points with grace, logic
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The Best of Me

by David Sedaris ...

“Genius ... It is miraculous to read these pieces ... You must read The Best of Me.” —Andrew Sean Greer, New York Times Book ReviewFor more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly attuned to the world outside. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily existence. And it is ... Read more

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“Genius ... It is miraculous to read these pieces ... You must read The Best of Me.” —Andrew Sean Greer, New York Times Book ReviewFor more than twenty-five years, David Sedaris has been carving out a unique literary space. A Sedaris story may seem confessional, but is also highly attuned to the world outside. It opens our eyes to what is at absurd and moving about our daily existence. And it is
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Swan Song

Diana, my sister

by Charles Spencer ...

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles – available to pre-order now.‘When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his ... Read more

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Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles – available to pre-order now.‘When asked, ‘What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his
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The Mersey Orphan

A gripping family saga with a twist

by Sheila Riley ...

Series Book 1 - Reckoner's Row
The start of an gritty family drama series set against the backdrop of Liverpool's dockyards from bestselling saga author Sheila RileyOn the cruel streets of Reckoners Row by the frozen River Mersey, only the tough survive...Winter, Liverpool 1947Evie Kilgaren is a fighter.Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool. As they battle ... Read more

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The start of an gritty family drama series set against the backdrop of Liverpool's dockyards from bestselling saga author Sheila RileyOn the cruel streets of Reckoners Row by the frozen River Mersey, only the tough survive...Winter, Liverpool 1947Evie Kilgaren is a fighter.Abandoned by her mother and with her father long gone, she is left to raise her siblings in dockside Liverpool. As they battle
... Read more
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish ...

The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility ?and generating goodwill between siblings.Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times best-selling guide to reducing hostility ?and generating goodwill between siblings.Already best-selling authors with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish turned their minds to the battle of the siblings. Parents themselves, they were determined to figure out how to help their children get along. The result was Siblings
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The 3am Shattered Mums' Club

A laugh-out-loud, relatable read from bestseller Nina Manning

by Nina Manning ...

Three best friends. One late-night lifeline.Meet Aisha, Sophy and Mel. Three new mums. All absolutely shattered.For her social media fans, influencer Sophy has the picture-perfect life. But why does she feel so lonely all the time?Older mum Mel wasn’t planning on being a mum later in life. What does this all mean for the career that she loved? Can she ever go back?And Aisha, whose much loved twin ... Read more

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Three best friends. One late-night lifeline.Meet Aisha, Sophy and Mel. Three new mums. All absolutely shattered.For her social media fans, influencer Sophy has the picture-perfect life. But why does she feel so lonely all the time?Older mum Mel wasn’t planning on being a mum later in life. What does this all mean for the career that she loved? Can she ever go back?And Aisha, whose much loved twin
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Little Women

by Little Women, Golden Deer Classics, Louisa May Alcott ...

Following the lives of four sisters on a journey out of adolescence, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women explores the difficulties associated with gender roles in a Post-Civil War America. ... Read more

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Following the lives of four sisters on a journey out of adolescence, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women explores the difficulties associated with gender roles in a Post-Civil War America.
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brother. do. you. love. me.

by Manni Coe ...

The story of two brothers, one with Down syndrome, and their extraordinary journey of resilience and repair."Profoundly moving and hugely uplifting."—Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeReuben, aged 38, was living in a home for adults with learning disabilities. He hadn’t established an independent life in the care system and was still struggling to accept that ... Read more

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The story of two brothers, one with Down syndrome, and their extraordinary journey of resilience and repair."Profoundly moving and hugely uplifting."—Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeReuben, aged 38, was living in a home for adults with learning disabilities. He hadn’t established an independent life in the care system and was still struggling to accept that
... Read more
You Only Live Once

The laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey

by Maxine Morrey ...

Series series The Read Yourself Happy Collection
Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her ... Read more

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Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her
... Read more
Outside, the Sky is Blue

The story of a family told with searing honesty, humour and love

by Christina Patterson ...

'A bracing, heart-lifting read. Patterson is a superb writer' ObserverOUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a heart-breaking yet also truly joyful and wise memoir of growing up, of dealing with mental health and illness, and of what it means to be part of a family that, despite everything, is able to laugh and to love.'A memoir about the loss of faith and hope**. The book journeys to dark places but it's ... Read more

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'A bracing, heart-lifting read. Patterson is a superb writer' ObserverOUTSIDE, THE SKY IS BLUE is a heart-breaking yet also truly joyful and wise memoir of growing up, of dealing with mental health and illness, and of what it means to be part of a family that, despite everything, is able to laugh and to love.'A memoir about the loss of faith and hope**. The book journeys to dark places but it's
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The Enchanted Hour

The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction

by Meghan Cox Gurdon ...

“Parents and grandparents shouldn’t miss The Enchanted Hour.” — James Patterson, international bestselling authorA Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, ... Read more

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“Parents and grandparents shouldn’t miss The Enchanted Hour.” — James Patterson, international bestselling authorA Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another,
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Growing Up Biden

A Memoir

by Valerie Biden Owens ...

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A memoir from Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's younger sister, trusted confidante and lifelong campaign manager. Valerie, one of the first female campaign managers in United States history, writes of the role of family, faith, and fate in shaping her life, and the power of empathy and kindness in the face of turmoil and division.Growing Up Biden details Valerie ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**A memoir from Valerie Biden Owens, Joe Biden's younger sister, trusted confidante and lifelong campaign manager. Valerie, one of the first female campaign managers in United States history, writes of the role of family, faith, and fate in shaping her life, and the power of empathy and kindness in the face of turmoil and division.Growing Up Biden details Valerie
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To Save My Daughters

An utterly unforgettable, heart-wrenching read from Louise Guy

by Louise Guy ...

Brand new emotional page-turner from bestselling author Louise Guy ⭐️ Must-read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt! I loved him… but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them.When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago, she feared she would never see her daughters again.Terrorised by the man who claimed to ... Read more

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Brand new emotional page-turner from bestselling author Louise Guy ⭐️ Must-read for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt! I loved him… but I loved my daughters more. I knew what I had to do. I had to protect them.When June Marlow was arrested for the murder of her husband nearly thirty years ago, she feared she would never see her daughters again.Terrorised by the man who claimed to
... Read more
Welcome to Weaver Street

The first in a heartbreaking and heartwarming new WW1 series

by Chrissie Walsh ...

Series Book 1 - Weaver Street
If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's WWI story of love, loss and triumph!July, 1916Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom’s great-uncle has bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn’t have come at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter Uprising and Kitty’s brother is now in prison.The house in ... Read more

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If you love Katie Flynn and Pam Howes, you'll love Chrissie Walsh's WWI story of love, loss and triumph!July, 1916Kitty and Tom Conlon arrive in Liverpool in July 1916 to claim the house Tom’s great-uncle has bequeathed him in his will. The move to England couldn’t have come at a better time. Dublin is in turmoil following the Easter Uprising and Kitty’s brother is now in prison.The house in
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Brothers Emanuel

A Memoir of an American Family

by Ezekiel J. Emanuel ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor years, people have been asking Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel, the brash, outspoken, and fiercely loyal eldest brother in the Emanuel clan, the same question: What did your mom put in the cereal? Middle brother Rahm is the mayor of Chicago, erstwhile White House chief of staff, and one of the most colorful figures in American politics. Youngest brother Ari is a Hollywood superagent, ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERFor years, people have been asking Ezekiel “Zeke” Emanuel, the brash, outspoken, and fiercely loyal eldest brother in the Emanuel clan, the same question: What did your mom put in the cereal? Middle brother Rahm is the mayor of Chicago, erstwhile White House chief of staff, and one of the most colorful figures in American politics. Youngest brother Ari is a Hollywood superagent,
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Punk Rock Dad

No Rules, Just Real Life

by Jim Lindberg ...

Jim Lindberg is a Punk Rock Dad. When he drives his kids to school in the morning, they listen to the Ramones, the Clash, or the Descendents—and that's it. They can listen to Britney and Justin on their own time. Jim goes to soccer games, dance rehearsals, and piano recitals like all the other dads, but when he feels the need, he also goes to punk shows, runs into the slam pit, and comes home ... Read more

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Jim Lindberg is a Punk Rock Dad. When he drives his kids to school in the morning, they listen to the Ramones, the Clash, or the Descendents—and that's it. They can listen to Britney and Justin on their own time. Jim goes to soccer games, dance rehearsals, and piano recitals like all the other dads, but when he feels the need, he also goes to punk shows, runs into the slam pit, and comes home
... Read more
My Little Brother

The unputdownable, page-turning psychological thriller from Diane Saxon

by Diane Saxon ...

'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw-dropping twists.' Alex StoneTwo siblings, both missing for twenty years, turn up within one day of each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the day I lost my little brother.One moment he was on the roundabout and then he was gone.Missing.They all blamed me. I was in charge. Even though I ... Read more

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'A complex, dark and disturbing thriller, full of intrigue, toxic relationships and jaw-dropping twists.' Alex StoneTwo siblings, both missing for twenty years, turn up within one day of each other. One dead. One alive.It was an ordinary school day, the day I lost my little brother.One moment he was on the roundabout and then he was gone.Missing.They all blamed me. I was in charge. Even though I
... Read more
Little Women: Complete Series

by Louisa May Alcott ...

Louisa May Alcott ended Little Women (1868) with the words "So the curtain falls upon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Whether it ever rises again, depends upon the reception given the first act of the domestic drama called Little Women." It was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, Good Wives (1869), ... Read more

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Louisa May Alcott ended Little Women (1868) with the words "So the curtain falls upon Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. Whether it ever rises again, depends upon the reception given the first act of the domestic drama called Little Women." It was an immediate commercial and critical success, and readers demanded to know more about the characters. Alcott quickly completed a second volume, Good Wives (1869),
... Read more
When Your Kid Goes to College

A Parents' Survival Guide

by Carol Barkin ...

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The Little Way of Ruthie Leming

A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life

by Rod Dreher ...

When a big city writer's small-town sister is diagnosed with cancer, her untimely death teaches him about life, faith and community.When she was diagnosed at age forty with a virulent form of cancer in 2010, Philadelphia journalist Rod Dreher was moved by the way the community he had left behind rallied around his dying sister. He was also struck by the grace and courage with which his sister ... Read more

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When a big city writer's small-town sister is diagnosed with cancer, her untimely death teaches him about life, faith and community.When she was diagnosed at age forty with a virulent form of cancer in 2010, Philadelphia journalist Rod Dreher was moved by the way the community he had left behind rallied around his dying sister. He was also struck by the grace and courage with which his sister
... Read more
Christmas at the Little Waffle Shack

A wonderfully festive, feel-good read from Helen Rolfe

by Helen Rolfe ...

Series Book 2 - Heritage Cove
'The perfect festive read!' Debbie JohnsonHeritage Cove is in full swing for the festive season and as the temperature dips, who will be lucky in love this Christmas?It's December in Heritage Cove and along with the village Christmas tree, frosty mornings and the promise of the most wonderful time of the year, the new waffle shack is about to open. And its owner isn't a stranger to the Cove, ... Read more

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'The perfect festive read!' Debbie JohnsonHeritage Cove is in full swing for the festive season and as the temperature dips, who will be lucky in love this Christmas?It's December in Heritage Cove and along with the village Christmas tree, frosty mornings and the promise of the most wonderful time of the year, the new waffle shack is about to open. And its owner isn't a stranger to the Cove,
... Read more
Adult Sibling Relationships

by Geoffrey Greif, Michael Woolley ...

The bond siblings develop in childhood may be vastly different from the relationship that evolves in adulthood. Driven by affection but also characterized by ambivalence and ambiguity, adult sibling relationships can become hurtful, uncertain, competitive, or exhausting though the undercurrents of love and loyalty remain. An approach that recognizes the positive aspects of the changing sibling ... Read more

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The bond siblings develop in childhood may be vastly different from the relationship that evolves in adulthood. Driven by affection but also characterized by ambivalence and ambiguity, adult sibling relationships can become hurtful, uncertain, competitive, or exhausting though the undercurrents of love and loyalty remain. An approach that recognizes the positive aspects of the changing sibling
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