A brilliant and gut-wrenching novel about a father and son from a “generous and lyric storyteller” (San Francisco Chronicle).
Known for his tragicomic voice and unforgettable characters, John Dufresne tells the story of Olney, whose beloved son, Cully, collapses into addiction and vanishes into the chaotic netherworld of southern Florida.
Aided by his terminally ill girlfriend and the colorful inhabitants of a local motel—including a doomsday prepper, an ex-nun, a pair of blind twins with an acute sense of smell, and a devoutly Catholic shelter worker—Olney sets out to save his son. Hilarious and devastating in equal measure, My Darling Boy is a hero’s quest for our time, a testament to families touched by the opioid crisis, and a remarkable achievement from one of our most talented authors.
Whispers Under the Chestnut is a beautiful, humorous story about successfully achieving authentic life balance. You will adore the main character, Casey, an enthusiastic young woman with auburn curls and a generous spirit.
A seven-year-old Charlie stared at her father lying dead before her, she is holding the smoking gun – What’s the mystery surrounding the lives of Charlie Black and Oliver Diamond both ‘Now’ and ‘Then’? Set amidst exciting locations, a tale of revenge, family secrets, friendships, hustles, and bitcoins.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The specter of graduation looms large as Naomi Novik’s groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling trilogy continues in the stunning sequel to A Deadly Education.
On a fishing trip with his best friend, Mike, Sam Gunther witnesses a brutal crime at the hands of the infamous Stangler Brothers. Scared, he and Mike try to sneak away, but Mike is caught and murdered. When Sam returns to the scene with the police, all evidence has vanished, and the officers appear unwilling to investigate further.
After his family is taken prisoner, the young mouse warrior Fionn travels to the vast land of Tara. There, he learns that he is destined to save Tara from the evil falcon, Lord Malus, and his army of rats, weasels, and falcons. Determined to save Tara and his family, Fionn undertakes a quest, making powerful and loyal friends, and facing dangerous challenges along the way.
Princess Jamila And The Kingdom of Dreams is a beautiful fairytale story of a black princess and her journey to her dreams.
This is a perfect story for a mother-daughter bed time bond.
