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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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Home Sweet Home

An emotional historical family saga from Lizzie Lane

by Lizzie Lane ...

Series Book 3 - The Sweet Sisters Trilogy
All she wants is somewhere to call home...Frances Sweet can’t really remember her real parents. Brought up by her uncle, her cousins Ruby and Mary have always treated her like their little sister.As the war continues to keep her cousins separated from the men they love – Frances is growing up fast enough to catch the eye of dashing American soldier Declan. But she also has a greater longing – to ... Read more

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All she wants is somewhere to call home...Frances Sweet can’t really remember her real parents. Brought up by her uncle, her cousins Ruby and Mary have always treated her like their little sister.As the war continues to keep her cousins separated from the men they love – Frances is growing up fast enough to catch the eye of dashing American soldier Declan. But she also has a greater longing – to
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Her Last Holiday

by C.L. Taylor ...

From the million copy internationally bestselling author, comes a thrilling, suspenseful tale that will leave you breathless.‘An absolute belter of a novel’ ELIZABETH HAYNES‘A sensational novel!’ GILLIAN MCALLISTERYou come to SoulShrink to be healed. You don’t expect to die.Two years ago, Fran’s sister Jenna disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong.Tom Wade, ... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

From the million copy internationally bestselling author, comes a thrilling, suspenseful tale that will leave you breathless.‘An absolute belter of a novel’ ELIZABETH HAYNES‘A sensational novel!’ GILLIAN MCALLISTERYou come to SoulShrink to be healed. You don’t expect to die.Two years ago, Fran’s sister Jenna disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong.Tom Wade, ...
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Calypso

by David Sedaris ...

David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book.If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong.When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

David Sedaris returns with his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious book.If you've ever laughed your way through David Sedaris's cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you're getting with Calypso. You'd be wrong.When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisions long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he
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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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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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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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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

$9.99 CAD

'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 Dolce Vita Divas

A brilliantly funny feel-good read from Maddie Please

by Maddie Please ...

A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Old Girls on Deck, Maddie Please ⚓️☀️ Must-read for fans of Dee MacDonald!'Sea, sunshine, romance and fabulous characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bestselling author, Judy LeighSunshine, Sisterhood, and Second Chances ✨At the ripe (and fabulous) age of 64, Joanna Dawson finds herself seeking a new adventure. Her husband, Greg, has run ... Read more

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A BRAND NEW laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Old Girls on Deck, Maddie Please ⚓️☀️ Must-read for fans of Dee MacDonald!'Sea, sunshine, romance and fabulous characters' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bestselling author, Judy LeighSunshine, Sisterhood, and Second Chances ✨At the ripe (and fabulous) age of 64, Joanna Dawson finds herself seeking a new adventure. Her husband, Greg, has run
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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

$11.99 CAD

“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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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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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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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

$16.99 CAD

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
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

$12.99 CAD

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

$36.99 CAD

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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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 Women of Windsor

Their Power, Privilege, and Passions

by Catherine Whitney ...

A sympathetic yet honest and nonjudgmental account that goes behind the palace doors and into the private lives of these iconic public figuresTheir images have been captured on film and in print for more than a century. They are the faces of the British Empire: Elizabeth, the Queen; Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; Princess Margaret; Anne, the Princess Royal. But who are these women of Windsor? In The ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

A sympathetic yet honest and nonjudgmental account that goes behind the palace doors and into the private lives of these iconic public figuresTheir images have been captured on film and in print for more than a century. They are the faces of the British Empire: Elizabeth, the Queen; Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; Princess Margaret; Anne, the Princess Royal. But who are these women of Windsor? In The
... Read more
Stone Cold Tea

by Winn Bray Rathbun, Heather Rathbun-Bishop, Thies Bogner ...

In Stone Cold Tea, a beautifully rendered creative non-fiction memoir, Winn Bray Rathbun takes us from early childhood in small-town Welland, Ontario, where she was the youngest in a working-class family of six, to her growing awareness much later in life that her siblings’ perceptions and recollections of family life were surprisingly different from her own. As young children, Winn and her adored ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In Stone Cold Tea, a beautifully rendered creative non-fiction memoir, Winn Bray Rathbun takes us from early childhood in small-town Welland, Ontario, where she was the youngest in a working-class family of six, to her growing awareness much later in life that her siblings’ perceptions and recollections of family life were surprisingly different from her own. As young children, Winn and her adored
... Read more
Just Tell Me What to Say

Simple Scripts for Perplexed Parents

by Betsy Brown Braun ...

Parents are often perplexed by their children's typical behaviors and inevitable questions. This down-to-earth guide provides "Tips and Scripts" for handling everything from sibling rivalry and the food wars to questions about death, divorce, sex, and "whyyyy?" Betsy Brown Braun blends humor with her expertise as a child development specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of triplets. ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Parents are often perplexed by their children's typical behaviors and inevitable questions. This down-to-earth guide provides "Tips and Scripts" for handling everything from sibling rivalry and the food wars to questions about death, divorce, sex, and "whyyyy?" Betsy Brown Braun blends humor with her expertise as a child development specialist, popular parent educator, and mother of triplets.
... Read more
26 Seconds

Grief and Blame in the Aftermath of Losing My Brother in a Plane Crash

by Rossana D'Antonio ...

Much as Eric Schollsberg’s Fast Food Nation made people think about the way we eat, this provocative memoir and exposé challenges readers to question why, given its long history of cover-ups and systemic safety gaps, we continue to trust the aviation industry.On a stormy late May morning in 2008, TACA Airlines Flight 390 crashes at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Honduras’s ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Much as Eric Schollsberg’s Fast Food Nation made people think about the way we eat, this provocative memoir and exposé challenges readers to question why, given its long history of cover-ups and systemic safety gaps, we continue to trust the aviation industry.On a stormy late May morning in 2008, TACA Airlines Flight 390 crashes at one of the most dangerous airports in the world, Honduras’s
... Read more
Le voyage du prince fantaisiste

by Valérie Tremblay ...

Series series Mémoires, témoignages
Avec ce récit mêlant souvenirs et fiction, Valérie Tremblay rend un hommage empreint de douceur et d’empathie à son frère bien-aimé, son héros de jeunesse qui brillait tout en se brûlant. ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Avec ce récit mêlant souvenirs et fiction, Valérie Tremblay rend un hommage empreint de douceur et d’empathie à son frère bien-aimé, son héros de jeunesse qui brillait tout en se brûlant.
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Love Your Sister

by Samuel Johnson, Connie Johnson ...

Shortlisted for the ABIA Award (Biography of the Year) 2015A searingly honest memoir of family, cancer, love ... and unicycles by the founders of the Love your Sister charity, Connie and Samuel Johnson, that will inspire and they hope get people talking about boobs!Born a year apart, Connie and Samuel Johnson have always been close. Faced with the devastating news that they would soon be separated ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Shortlisted for the ABIA Award (Biography of the Year) 2015A searingly honest memoir of family, cancer, love ... and unicycles by the founders of the Love your Sister charity, Connie and Samuel Johnson, that will inspire and they hope get people talking about boobs!Born a year apart, Connie and Samuel Johnson have always been close. Faced with the devastating news that they would soon be separated
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