Families

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Honey is a bittersweet concoction of loveliness, regret, hope, growing old, second chances, mortality, loneliness, inescapable familial bonds, long-nurtured grudges, and final rec

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Based on the saga of the Jews emerging from the Holocaust and their determination to inhabit a land to call their own, The Boy with the Star Tattoo by Talia Carner is an epic retelling of

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For the history lesson alone, Cold Victory is memorable.”

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“weaves all these stories and characters into a tapestry of believability that is well-crafted, suspenseful, and satisfying.”

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“an original and powerful novel that a reader won’t easily forget.”

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“Despite its flaws, the book ultimately succeeds in getting the reader to root for Grace.”

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intriguing, thought provoking . . . Rea Frey breathes life into universal themes concerning love, family, parenthood, forgiveness, grief, and second chances.”

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“Fast-paced and fun to read, this tale told from an elder's point of view gives excellent insight into what many of us will deal with as we age.”

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“an electrifying read.”

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The Mitford Affair, an historical novel, begins in July 1932 and follows the aristocratic Mitford family through April 1941, as Britain recovers from World War I and reluctantly plunges in

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“Powerful characters with unforeseen events make this novel a page-turner.

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Eight-year-old Lance and his six-year-old sister Lily are visiting their grandmother, who treasures their company.

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“lyrical beauty of Manfredi’s prose . . . at its heart, The Empire of Dirt is a rich puzzle impossible to resist.”

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The writing is so smooth and consistent, and the narrative unfolds so steadily, it’s hard to look up from.”

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“leaves the reader with a profound sense of satisfaction.”

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When one thinks about beach reads, Elin Hilderbrand inevitably comes to mind as the author of many satisfying novels that take the reader to Nantucket's historic and well-known island.

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What could be more fun and exciting than being single and having a thriving business located right on the California waterfront?

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Dealing with a terminal illness is grueling, not just for the one who is ill but also for their loved ones.

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“The writing is vivid in the descriptions of village life in Oman . . .”

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The Good Left Undone is a poignant expose on the value of the unsung heroes in a multigenerational, working-class family, and through the power of story, author Adriana Trigiani r

The Fashion Orphans is highly recommended for readers who enjoy stories about family ties and the unexpected behavior of relatives and friends, w

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One Italian Summer tells a story of grand proportions in which love transcends all things.

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“a riveting tale of suspenseful mystery, with a dash of romance, tossed together with a strong desire to create a loving family where there has never been one.”

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“Baart is an accomplished storyteller. She excels at layering concurrent plot threads, character arcs, and suspense with layer upon layer of storied detail . . .

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“Ryan once again shows her flair for spinning, from a life similar to her own, a set of intense and spiraling threats, with more than one devilish intent behind the scenes, and only the nar

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