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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 ...

From 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 father from the self ... Read more

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From 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 father from the self
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Transforming Toddlerhood

How to Handle Tantrums, End Power Struggles, and Raise Resilient Kids---Without Losing Your Mind

by Devon Kuntzman ...

In this comprehensive guidebook, globally recognized toddler expert Devon Kuntzman, PCC provides you with quick-reference tools and tips for effective, healthy discipline to help you overcome the everyday challenges of this critical developmental period.Many parents feel overwhelmed by this stage that often comes with tantrums, sleep struggles, hitting, and potty training. And while sometimes ... Read more

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In this comprehensive guidebook, globally recognized toddler expert Devon Kuntzman, PCC provides you with quick-reference tools and tips for effective, healthy discipline to help you overcome the everyday challenges of this critical developmental period.Many parents feel overwhelmed by this stage that often comes with tantrums, sleep struggles, hitting, and potty training. And while sometimes
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I Am Pain

by Ethan Cross ...

Series Book 3 - The Ackerman Thrillers
'Francis Ackerman [is] a manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' THE TIMESYou don't know the meaning of pain. Let me teach you.A father returns home to find that his family has been kidnapped. He can get them back – alive – if he agrees to pay the ransom. The price is simple: the life of an innocent.Special Agent Marcus Williams is the only one who can stop the Coercion Killer. But to do ... Read more

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'Francis Ackerman [is] a manipulative monster with a corrupt conscience' THE TIMESYou don't know the meaning of pain. Let me teach you.A father returns home to find that his family has been kidnapped. He can get them back – alive – if he agrees to pay the ransom. The price is simple: the life of an innocent.Special Agent Marcus Williams is the only one who can stop the Coercion Killer. But to do
... Read more
The Sisterhood

A Love Letter to the Women Who Have Shaped Us

by Daisy Buchanan ...

For fans of Bryony Gordon and Dolly Alderton, The Sisterhood is an honest and hilarious book which celebrates the ways in which women connect with each other.'My five sisters are the only women I would ever kill for. And they are the only women I have ever wanted to kill.'Imagine living between the pages of Pride And Prejudice, in the Bennett household. Now, imagine how the Bennett girls as they'd ... Read more

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For fans of Bryony Gordon and Dolly Alderton, The Sisterhood is an honest and hilarious book which celebrates the ways in which women connect with each other.'My five sisters are the only women I would ever kill for. And they are the only women I have ever wanted to kill.'Imagine living between the pages of Pride And Prejudice, in the Bennett household. Now, imagine how the Bennett girls as they'd
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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
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The Island

A heart-stopping psychological thriller that will keep you hooked

by Mary Grand ...

From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of A Christmas Murder, Mary GrandThe Island - where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are impossible to keep...‘Be careful, you don’t know them as well as you think. Remember - anyone can kill.’Juliet has returned to the Isle of Wight from years abroad to visit her sick father and to be reunited with her three sisters – Cassie, a professional musician who ... Read more

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From the NUMBER ONE bestselling author of A Christmas Murder, Mary GrandThe Island - where everyone knows everyone, and secrets are impossible to keep...‘Be careful, you don’t know them as well as you think. Remember - anyone can kill.’Juliet has returned to the Isle of Wight from years abroad to visit her sick father and to be reunited with her three sisters – Cassie, a professional musician who
... Read more
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
... Read more
The Guilty Wife

A gripping addictive psychological suspense thriller with a twist you won’t see coming

by Nina Manning ...

A heart-pounding psychological thriller from bestseller Nina ManningOne woman's past could cost her everything...Frankie Keegan is struggling. While she tries to make strides in her career, life at home is slowly unravelling as she is haunted by the secrets of her past.Someone else remembers...As the dark nights draw in, the anniversary of the loss of her brother looms and Frankie is drawn back to ... Read more

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A heart-pounding psychological thriller from bestseller Nina ManningOne woman's past could cost her everything...Frankie Keegan is struggling. While she tries to make strides in her career, life at home is slowly unravelling as she is haunted by the secrets of her past.Someone else remembers...As the dark nights draw in, the anniversary of the loss of her brother looms and Frankie is drawn back to
... Read more
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

$16.99 CAD

“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
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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Identical Strangers

A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited

by Elyse Schein, Paula Bernstein ...

As seen in the hit documentary Three Identical Strangers • “[A] poignant memoir of twin sisters who were split up as infants, became part of a secret scientific study, then found each other as adults.”—Reader’s Digest (Editors’ Choice)WINNER OF A BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDElyse Schein had always known she was adopted, but it wasn’t until her mid-thirties while living in Paris that she searched ... Read more

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As seen in the hit documentary Three Identical Strangers • “[A] poignant memoir of twin sisters who were split up as infants, became part of a secret scientific study, then found each other as adults.”—Reader’s Digest (Editors’ Choice)WINNER OF A BOOKS FOR A BETTER LIFE AWARDElyse Schein had always known she was adopted, but it wasn’t until her mid-thirties while living in Paris that she searched
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The Swiss Family Robinson

by Johann David Wyss ...

Johann David Wyss's "The Swiss Family Robinson" tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family that consists of the father, mother, and four sons. They take materials from the accident and apply their abilities to start again by locating food, building shelters, and taming animals. As they adjust to island life, the novel emphasises their adventures, ingenuity, and close family ties. When a rescue ... Read more

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Johann David Wyss's "The Swiss Family Robinson" tells the story of a shipwrecked Swiss family that consists of the father, mother, and four sons. They take materials from the accident and apply their abilities to start again by locating food, building shelters, and taming animals. As they adjust to island life, the novel emphasises their adventures, ingenuity, and close family ties. When a rescue
... Read more
A Sister's Promise

The heartbreaking read from Caroline Finnerty

by Caroline Finnerty ...

A thought-provoking, tear-jerking story of sisterhood, love and lies from bestselling author Caroline FinnertySisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her ... Read more

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A thought-provoking, tear-jerking story of sisterhood, love and lies from bestselling author Caroline FinnertySisters Laura and Penny were once close, bonded together after the early death of their mother. Laura always had her younger sister’s back until one day everything changed and Penny disappeared.Twenty years later, Laura finds herself alone and at a crossroad in her life; questioning her
... Read more
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,
... Read more
Punk Rock Dad

No Rules, Just Real Life

by Jim Lindberg ...

$11.99 CAD
Happy-Go-Lucky

by David Sedaris ...

David Sedaris returns with his first collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso.Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms ... Read more

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David Sedaris returns with his first collection of personal essays since the bestselling Calypso.Back when restaurant menus were still printed on paper, and wearing a mask—or not—was a decision made mostly on Halloween, David Sedaris spent his time doing normal things. As Happy-Go-Lucky opens, he is learning to shoot guns with his sister, visiting muddy flea markets in Serbia, buying gummy worms
... 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 ...

$11.99 CAD
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
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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
... Read more
Good Girls

The perfect book club read from bestseller Amanda Brookfield

by Amanda Brookfield ...

'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The MirrorShortlisted for The People's Book PrizeWho can you trust with your darkest secrets...Everyone that meets Kat Keating is mesmerised. Beautiful, smart and charming, she is everything a good girl should be.Her sister Eleanor, on the other hand, knows she can't compete with Kat. On the awk... ... Read more

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'No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so perceptively as Brookfield.' The MirrorShortlisted for The People's Book PrizeWho can you trust with your darkest secrets...Everyone that meets Kat Keating is mesmerised. Beautiful, smart and charming, she is everything a good girl should be.Her sister Eleanor, on the other hand, knows she can't compete with Kat. On the awk...
... Read more
Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?

A Memoir

by Séamas O'Reilly ...

A heart-warming and hilarious family memoir of growing up as one of eleven siblings raised by a single dad in Northern Ireland at the end of the Troubles.Séamas O’Reilly’s mother died when he was five, leaving him, his ten (!) brothers and sisters, and their beloved father in their sprawling bungalow in rural Derry. It was the 1990s; the Troubles were a background rumble, but Séamas was more ... Read more

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A heart-warming and hilarious family memoir of growing up as one of eleven siblings raised by a single dad in Northern Ireland at the end of the Troubles.Séamas O’Reilly’s mother died when he was five, leaving him, his ten (!) brothers and sisters, and their beloved father in their sprawling bungalow in rural Derry. It was the 1990s; the Troubles were a background rumble, but Séamas was more
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Twice a Daughter

A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging

by Julie Ryan McGue ...

Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at forty-eight years old, she finds herself facing several serious health issues.To launch the probe into her closed adoption, Julie first needs the support of her sister. The twins talk things over, and make a pact: ... Read more

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Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at forty-eight years old, she finds herself facing several serious health issues.To launch the probe into her closed adoption, Julie first needs the support of her sister. The twins talk things over, and make a pact:
... Read more

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