Fiction - Family Life - General

In a captivating world of family secrets, forbidden love, and misfortune, Regina Maria Roche's classic gothic horror novel is a testament to her masterfully atmospheric writing. Young orphans Amanda and Oscar Fitzalan are cheated of their rightful inheritance and raised in the confines of...

This will be a series of chapter books with reoccurring and new additions of characters. They will all be narrated by Addie the Lioness.Author: BoobeyISBN-13: 9798368333052Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/13/2022Pages: 88Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.23lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.21d

In a single battle in World War One, Tony Perrino was the only survivor in his regiment of twenty-five hundred men. He never understood why he lived when so many died and he spent the rest of his life trying to find the answer.At...

Louis de Bernières is the master of historical fiction which makes you both laugh and cry. This book follows an unforgettable family after the Second World War. Daniel Pitt was an RAF fighter in the First World War and an espionage agent for the...

The third installment in Kate Atkinson's wildly beloved series of Jackson Brodie Mysteries: a complex tale of murder, coincidence, and connected lives. On a hot summer day, Joanna Mason's family slowly wanders home along a country lane. A moment later, Joanna's life is changed...

WINNER OF THE 2016 EU PRIZE FOR LITERATURE One quirk of fate can send life spiralling in the most unexpected direction... A young girl loses her mother when a block of ice falls from the sky. A woman wins the jackpot twice. A man...

Walking by faith is not a process for the faint of heart, nor is it temporal or selective. It is an enduring lifestyle. God's playbook for our lives was designed from the beginning of time. It does not guarantee a life without hurts and...

1980: Josephine flees her home in Ireland, hoping never to return. She starts a new, exciting life in London, but as much as she tries, she can't quite leave the trauma of her childhood behind. Seventeen years and two children later, Josephine gets a...

THE MICHELANGELO OF MARSAY is a contemporary novel (3rd person POV; 71,000 words) set in the fictional county of Walden in Northern Alabama. A father and his son in the Marsay community have had drinking problems. The father, Parker Pudley Sr. has been sober...

It's 1905 in Bisbee, Arizona and copper is queen.Brenna McEvoy's husband vanishes in the Sonoran Desert while seeking his own copper claim. Presumed dead, heleaves her alone to shelter three small children. Despite her privileged, white lifestyle, funds continue to dwindle, andBrenna worries she...

RICHARD AND JUDY SUMMER BOOK CLUB PICK 2018'This big, clever, tender and twisty love story reminded me of One Day & The Time Traveler's Wife' Erin Kelly, author of He Said, She Said **** Robbie and Emily they have been together for decades. Now,...

Sigal Samuel's debut novel, in the vein of Nicole Krauss's bestselling The History of Love, is an imaginative story that delves into the heart of Jewish mysticism, faith, and family."This is not an ordinary tree I am making."This," he said, "this is the Tree...

From the Booker Prize finalist and "formidably gifted writer" (New York Times), a vertiginous novel about a woman's descent into illness and insanity. Amid a global pandemic, one young woman is trying to keep the pieces together - of her family, stunned by a...

A prize-winning, boundary-breaking debut exploring family, class, history, and the true idea of the self. A glorious, tender, unsparing exploration of language, family, history, class, and the very idea of the self and the human, Sea, Mothers, Swallow, Tongues begins with the loss of...

Author: Jacinda TownsendISBN-10: 1644453541ISBN-13: 9781644453544Publisher: Graywolf PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2025Pages: 360Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 8.25h x 5.50w x 1.00d

From a true modern master of noir fiction comes a twisty new tale about two small town crooks who get in over their heads . . . Peck and Al have a good thing going. The two brothers own a bar and a hardware...

Step into the extraordinary with L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41-an anthology that promises the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond....

From the author of Live from Medicine Park, a powerful coming-of-age novel. Set against the closing years of the Cold War, Constance Squires's debut novel introduces the family of Army Major Collins, as told through the eyes of Lucinda Collins-the vibrant, headstrong eldest daughter....

Author: Faith WedekindISBN-10: 1639616403ISBN-13: 9781639616404Publisher: Christian Faith PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/03/2025Pages: 226Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d

Author: Lisa F. RosenbergISBN-10: 1960573675ISBN-13: 9781960573674Publisher: Sibylline Digital FirstLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2025Pages: 276Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 8.47h x 5.32w x 0.62d

Curls, Curls, Curls takes young readers on a delightful journey with Laylah, an African American girl who embraces and celebrates her curly hair. The book explores Laylah's experiences and emotions as she navigates the uniqueness of her hair, promoting self-confidence and self-acceptance. The story...

'I enjoyed it SO much!' MARIAN KEYES 'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ***** 5 STARSBack to the city of dreams . . . Jess Bright, single mum and journalist, feels her life has...

Author: Eileen GarvinISBN-10: 0593473892ISBN-13: 9780593473894Publisher: DuttonLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/29/2025Pages: 368Format: Paperback

Author: Sherry ValdezISBN-13: 9798218577452Publisher: Sherry ValdezLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2025Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.54d

Author: L. E. RichmondISBN-10: 196472614XISBN-13: 9781964726144Publisher: Quill & Flame Publishing HouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/11/2025Pages: 330Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d

Author: Suze LeonieISBN-10: 9083370143ISBN-13: 9789083370149Publisher: Fidessa PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 162Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.86lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56dReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2025

Author: Beth MoranISBN-10: 1804833819ISBN-13: 9781804833810Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/24/2025Pages: 304Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d

The Salvado Habana Event has devastated the world, leaving only a fraction of mankind left to rebuild society. Mark finds himself trying to make sense of what has happened, fend for his family's survival, all the while aware that his son, Austin, already had...

A breathtaking romance from Emma Cooper Liv is given the chance to live one life-changing week over, but can she change her future...? And does she want to? A gorgeous, uplifting novel, perfect for fans of Shari Low, Paige Toon and Beth Moran. When...

Author: Kate StoreyISBN-10: 0008763089ISBN-13: 9780008763084Publisher: Avon BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2025Pages: 320Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.81d

In this gripping, family drama, the past collides with the present in unpredictable ways. When her father's former lover falls down the stairs on Halloween, Maeve finds herself torn between protecting her mother and seeking the truth. As Maeve juggles caring for her aging,...

"Tales of the Elven Forest: 36 Magical Adventures" takes young readers on an enchanting journey through a world where magic, bravery, and friendship thrive among the trees. From mischievous pranks to heroic rescues, each tale weaves a captivating story of elves facing extraordinary challenges...

Sam Kovner reads messages on walls and hears voices in the hall, and wonders: if you find yourself losing your mind, how do you get well?Winter, 1976, Columbia University. Hearing voices and seeing hateful writing on walls, early admission Sam Kovner walks the New...

'A charming and clever romance' Irish Times 'Tender and spell-binding, Okay Days breaks you all the way open' Annie Lord, author of Notes on Heartbreak 'A beautifully observed portrait of self-discovery and uncertain love' Natasha Brown, author of Assembly 'Reminiscent of Sally Rooney ....

Mat?as Roeder, a young man with an Italian father, German mother, and a sense of stagnation he is desperate to escape from, hops a boat from Peru to New York with vague plans but a firm intention to never go home again. This familiar...

Propelled by female desire, shaped by the violence of the male gaze, and inspired by the endless vitality of old stories remade anew, Restoration takes on Bluebeard, Salvador Elizondo, Juan Rulfo, Angela Carter, Octavio Paz, Mariana Enriquez, and Amparo D?vila to produce a novel...

A read-in-one-night suspense thriller about a compulsive liar whose little white lies allow her to enter into the life and comfort of a wealthy married couple who are harboring much darker secrets themselves. This is perfect for the millions of us still chasing those...

Writer's retreat Windy Corner becomes a sanctuary of a different kind when a man and his foster daughter are harassed by a social worker, with tragic consequences. Emily and Luke Richards are back from their honeymoon and plunged into a whirlwind of activity. Emily's...

"Shattered Rainbows" is a profoundly moving and powerful narrative that explores the devastating impact of rejection and the transformative power of love and acceptance. Through Jamie Lynn's eyes, we witness the heart-wrenching journey of her brother Alex, whose coming out shatters their family but...

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a powerful novel about family, the weight of secrets, the choices we make, and the repercussions of the decisions made for us.When Bunny Linden abandons her three children with her older sister, Jayne, in 1972,...

SANDCASTLES IN THE RAIN delves into the oppression and injustice Sydney experiences in the courtroom. The controversial sexual assault trial exposes the classism, misogyny, and victim-shaming prevalent during one of the most self-indulgent periods in history. A doomed love affair blossoms despite tragic consequences....

This single parent dating experiment is about to go viral...JamesonWhen my eight-year-old son starts asking question about love, I decide to use a magazine article on how to woo a woman to prove, once and for all, that romantic love doesn't exist. Companionship, habit,...

"The well-drawn characters complement Margolis's wry observations on Manhattan life and the ups and downs of marriage and career." -PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY "Fans of Tom Wolfe and Jonathan Franzen will revel in this zesty tale of penthouse envy and dot-com detumescence." -BOOKLIST When Peggy Gimmel...

The Golden Bowl is a 1904 novel by Henry James. Set in England, this complex, intense study of marriage and adultery completes what some critics have called the "major phase" of James' career. The Golden Bowl explores the tangle of interrelationships between a father...

What kind of life can you live when you know you should be dead? What happens when all your dreams fall apart and it's a struggle just to get through each day? Grace Bryar is only alive because she called in sick to work...

Author: Charlene DowellISBN-13: 9798893454710Publisher: Christian Faith PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2024Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 7.00h x 5.00w x 0.17d

Author: Susan M. ObijiskiISBN-10: 1634102711ISBN-13: 9781634102711Publisher: Strategic Book PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/12/2025Pages: 390Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.87d

Author: Adriana TrigianiISBN-13: 9798217082575Publisher: Random House Large Print PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/08/2025Pages: 624Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.38lbsSize: 9.25h x 6.13w x 1.00dLarge Print

Sixteen years after Cecelia Ahern's bestselling phenomenon PS, I Love You captured the hearts of millions, the long-awaited sequel follows Holly as she helps strangers leave their own messages behind for loved ones. Seven years after her husband's death -- six since she read...

My Three Dogs is a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, about humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human,...