Dear Friends is a collection of diverse short stories, set in different locations with an array of interesting characters. Despite the diversity, author and retired pediatric intensivist Greg Stidham ties these stories together with a common thread. They all involve well-developed characters, most of whom are not perfect, but who persist in striving to be better. In the process, they discover through mostly chance encounters the redemption possible by even short-lived (or sometime...

An introspective look at how the experiences of an intensive care unit physician helped shape his optimistic worldview during a thirty-two-year medical career.In Blessings and Sudden Intimacies: Musings of a Pediatric Intensivist, Dr. Greg Stidham entertains, inspires, and expresses gratitude for the experiences that have enriched his life*.* Not only does he reveal many of the extraordinary things he's experienced, but he also opens a way for us to view o...

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING FIRST NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF GONE GIRL“Riveting.”—PEOPLE“A terrific debut . . . elevated by sharp writing and sharper insights.”—STEPHEN KING“Keeps you reading with the force of a pure but nasty addiction.”—CHICAGO TRIBUNEFresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: sh...

This book may change your life and the way you view that special someone you call "Soul Mate."As written and described by Sandy's husband David, they share a unique relationship where even through the darkest of days, they were often carried through by their sense of humour.Prepare to be taken on an emotional roller coaster. Through true grit and a desire to live again, Sandy never gives up. Family relationships,laughter, tears and deep sorrow are all laid ...

“All Her Little Secrets is a brilliantly nuanced but powerhouse exploration of race, the legal system, and the crushing pressure of keeping secrets. Morris brings a vibrant and welcome new voice to the thriller space.” —Karin Slaughter, New York Times and international bestselling authorIn this fast-paced thriller, Wanda M. Morris crafts a twisty mystery about a black lawyer who gets caught in a dangerous conspiracy after the sudden death ...

A scorchingly frank look at how doctors are made, bringing readers into the critical care unit to see one burgeoning physician's journey from ineptitude to competence.In medical school, Matt McCarthy dreamed of being a different kind of doctor—the sort of mythical, unflappable physician who could reach unreachable patients. But when a new admission to the critical care unit almost died his first night on call, he found himself scrambling. Visions of mastery quickly...

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Cynthia Yuan Cheng!Mary Anne should never have thrown away that chain letter she got in the mail. Ever since she did, bad things have been happening to everyone in The Baby-sitters Club. With Halloween coming up, Mary Anne's even more worried -- what kind of spooky thing will happen next?Then Mary Anne finds a new note in her mailbox: Wear this bad-luck charm, it says. OR ELSE.

Discover a more lighthearted side of the funeral industry in this collection of real-life stories from the authors of Mortuary Confidential.Not knowing what to do, I sat on the church steps and waited. As the gravity of my failure began to well up in me, I began to cry . . . I Had Lost The Hearse!Funerals and the all the things that accompany them are traditionally somber, contemplative events in which the bereaved look to their undertaker...

'This haunting story, penned by a master wordsmith, is a reminder to savor every loved one and every day.' BooklistIndie Next Pick "For Reading Groups"From New York Times bestselling author Joyce Maynard, a memoir about discovering strength in the midst of great loss--"heart wrenching, inspiring, full of joy and tears and life." (Anne Lamott)In 2011, when she was in her late fifties, beloved author...

An "extraordinary" novel of the intertwined lives of three troubled women, by the New York Times–bestselling author of Gone to Soldiers ( San Francisco Chronicle).When her best friend's death rattles her sense of complacency, college professor Leila Landsman decides she's finally had enough of her cheating husband. Leila throws herself into her work and encounters Becky Burgess, a local woman who climbed her way out of poverty but whose su...

She’s determined to succeed on her own. He’s the charming bookstore owner who never expected the girl of his dreams to walk through his door—again.Cecily Dixon came to Wishful to prove herself—without leaning on her influential last name or trust fund. Her marketing internship is winding down, and with no job lined up yet, she’s trying to figure out what’s next. The plan? Keep things simple, stay under the radar, and definitely don’t fall for a guy who makes her wa...

Fascinating Accounts of Modern-Day MiraclesDoes God still play an active role in the world today? Readers are thrilled to discover that yes, he does, showing himself in countless miracles and unexplained events. In their signature style, trusted pastor Jim Garlow and writer Keith Wall tap into readers' fascination with miracles by gathering exciting, credible true stories of God's supernatural activities in the lives of everyday people. These stories will encourage and inspire, mak...