Silas Marner may be one of the most beguiling stories a reader will ever find. George Eliot, born Mary Ann Evans, wrote with originality and sensitivity about religion, family, shame, and redemption.
A Man Called Ove
Meet Ove. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. One November morning, a chatty couple with two curious young daughters move in next door and launch a comical—and heartwarming—tale of unexpected friendship.
Practically Married
Ashley Johnson moves to northern Michigan to finally meet her fiancé Tom in person—and arrives in time to attend his funeral. With no home to return to, Ashley stays in the family farmhouse now willed to her by Tom. But when Tom’s cousin Russ continues living at the farmhouse, sparks fly.
Daily Rituals
Brilliantly compiled and edited, and filled with detail and anecdote, Daily Rituals describes how more than 160 novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians subtly maneuver daily obstacles to accomplish their inspiring work.
Love Stories of World War II
Veteran interviewer Larry King brings the personal side of WWII to readers by presenting a collection of wartime love stories as recounted by members of the “Greatest Generation.” Accompanying the stories are photographs, letters and ticket stubs, and even personalized cartoons drawn by men on the battlefront.
The Great Alone
The Great Alone is a stay-up-all-night story about love and loss, the fight for survival, and the wildness that lives in both man and nature.
Just Breathe
Just Breathe is a true story of personal tragedy. It is a story of changing dreams, of fighting to save a loved one through insurmountable odds, and of letting go. It is one mother’s journey to save her son—and, in the process, to save herself.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Meet Eleanor Oliphant. She struggles with appropriate social skills and says exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond.
Reading People
Anne Bogel explains the life-changing insights that can be gained from understanding personality frameworks and shares specific, practical, real-life applications across all facets of life.
Yesterday’s Embers
On Thanksgiving Day, Douglas DeVore kissed his beloved wife goodbye, unaware that it would be the last time he would see her or their precious daughter Rachel. Left with five kids to raise on his own, and already juggling two jobs to make ends meet, Doug wonders how he will manage without Kaye’s love and support.