"Navigates the untamed wilderness of teenage girlhood with fierce honesty."—Joy McCullough, New York Times best-selling author of Blood Water Paint"Explores the wild—in our hearts and in nature, deftly excavating joy hidden beneath the rubble of grief.”—Rebekah Faubion, author of Lost Girls of Hollow LakeReeling from the death of their bes...

Good morning, friends!When I posted an uplifting message on a social media platform one Sunday several years ago, it was never intended to be perpetual. To counteract all the negative posts that I had seen that day, I wanted to give my friends a message of hope and encouragement. But the following week, I received several private messages asking for my Sunday sermon. Thus began my Sunday messages that have continued almost weekly for over six years.The messages all include ...

From the internationally bestselling author of The Orphan Collector comes a beautifully written and moving tale of family secrets and the importance of a mother's love—and how it can shape a life—even in the most shocking ways. A painful saga of strength and reinvention perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lisa Wingate—set in two different times, as two young women come of age and uncover the mysteries of their families, and find their own ways in the world …On a summer evening in 19...

Jo: I’m so close to everything I’ve ever wanted, including getting my graduate degree in reading education, when a series of unfortunate financial events hits me like a ton of bricks. I need a job and I need one NOW or else I’m in big trouble. This was not in my plan and I’m crossing every appendage I have that I can find something that fits with my class schedule, will pay enough, and won’t destroy my soul. A very tall order.Larison: One minute I’m a single mom in grad school, liv...

Holiday stories and traditions enchantingly reimagined-with an insightfully satirical twist. Featuring five stories new to this collection, plus seven previously published stories, now all collected together for the first time. From the award-winning author of Crosstalk. No one could ask for a better present than a collection of Connie Willis Christmas tales. These are amazing stories, representing all the best of the Connie Willis experience: true Christmas gifts to her many fans. They ar...

Make it a merry Christmas with four stories of the special way the holidays warm our hearts.CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING * Fern Michaels: Former Air Force Pararescueman Kevin Matthews is back home in Texas, working at his family's Christmas tree farm while deciding his next move. Or maybe he won't move at all, if sparks keep flying with the town's new surgeon, Kate Stafford.AN UNEXPECTED GIFT * Kate Pearce: Widower Billy Morgan wishes his grown children still needed him. Good thing his longtime fr...

The expertise of Mayo Clinic is available to you in this practical guide to treating more than 100 of today’s most common health concerns, ranging from allergies and asthma to sore throat and stomach flu. Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remediesanswers many questions and concerns about your health. The information is straightforward, easy to understand and easy to find, with topics arranged in alphabetical order. This book doesn’t replace the advice of your doctor or otherhealth car...

West Finch is one hurricane away from falling into the sea.Yet sixteen-year-old Harlow Prout is determined to save her small Maine hometown. If only she could stop getting in her own way and find someone—anyone—willing to help. But her best friend, Ellis MacQueen, “fixes” problems byrunning away from them—including his broken relationship with his twin brother, Tommy. And Tommy’s depression has hit a new low, so he’s not up for fixing anything.In the wake of the town...

What makes a place feel like home? A mother’s embrace, the warmth of new friendship, a sweet reunion—all can be found in these unforgettable stories …THREE’S A CROWD • Fern MichaelsThis Mother’s Day will be the first in three years that Samantha Stewart has spent with her parents. And she’s bringing a very special gift—the baby granddaughter they’ve never met. Sam’s work as an overseas reporter was exhilarating and dangerous. Now s...

The truth will set you free. But first you have to find it.What do Nell, who just moved to a small town in Alabama from the Chicago suburbs; Doris, a liberal among conservative thinkers; and Grant, a football star who’s plummeted from grace, all have in common? A summer job working at Unclaimed Baggage, a store where lost luggage goes to find a home.In this fish-out-of-water novel by noted journalist Jen Doll, three teens realize that people aren’t always what they seem, se...

“No matter what hearing or balance issues you face, this book will give you the tools and strategies to live well.”An estimated 466 million people worldwide have severe hearing loss. By 2050, as the population ages, this number is expected to jump to 900 million—and this doesn’t include the many people living with mild hearing loss. Likewise, balance isan ongoing problem for many. Millions of people have an ongoing problem with balance or experience issues with dizziness eve...

Satisfied with her life and a new relationship, Abby Mitchell is most happy to be reunited with her sister, who was separated from her after their parents died. The siblings are planning a sumptuous party, unaware that an uninvited guest is coming, one who'll do anything to help keep the past hidden.