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Alphabetical Diaries
Par Sheila Heti. 2024
Sheila Heti collected 500,000 words from a decade's worth of journals, put the sentences in a spreadsheet, and sorted them…
alphabetically. She cut and cut and was left with 60,000 words of brilliance and mayhem, joy and sorrow. These are her alphabetical diaries.The Family Took Shape: a novel
Par Shashi Bhat. 2013
When Mira Acharya’s father dies, the challenges facing her Indo-Canadian family become that much more daunting. Ravi, her autistic older…
brother, requires special care but longs to be just like other children. Their mother must work full time to keep a roof over their heads and still make time to be a parent to an over-achiever and a developmentally challenged child. As much as Mira loves her mother and brother, she resents the situations in which living with them places her. It is only when Mira is older that she realizes a truth she has been missing all along: though her family’s experience may be unusual, what holds them together – has always held them together – is universal. Shashi Bhat’s debut novel, The Family Took Shape, is a touching, hilarious, and endearingly honest story about one unique family’s search for happiness in Canadian suburbia.A Secret Music
Par Susan Doherty Hannaford. 2015
Word Guild Award for Best Young Adult fiction 2016 Grace Irwin Award 2016 Literary Classics silver medal for Y/A fiction…
2016 Shortlisted for the Frank Hegyi Award-Ottawa Independent Writers Literary Classics silver medal for High school fiction 2017 Set in 1936 Montreal, A Secret Music is the story of Lawrence Nolan, a sensitive fifteen-year-old piano prodigy who grows up in the shadow of his mother’s mental illness. Forced to keep this shameful secret, he attempts to raise himself and his ten year old brother. He counteracts the deep ache and creeping mistrust caused by his mother’s emotional absence by escaping into the intense realm of Chopin and Schubert, the only language he understands. When his brother becomes ill, he is left with enormous responsibilities. At a piano competition in Montreal, Lawrence makes a climactic decision that puts his future on hold in order to salvage his family life. In A Secret Music, Susan Doherty Hannaford re-creates the Depression-Era world of Montreal and demonstrates how music can redeem a life.The Circle
Par Katherena Vermette. 2023
NATIONAL BESTSELLER“The Circle is a polyphonic masterpiece.” —Erika T. Wurth, author of White HorseFrom the award-winning and #1 bestselling author…
of The Break and The Strangers comes a poignant and unwavering epic told from a constellation of Métis voices that consider the fallout when the person who connects them all goes missing The concept was simple. You sit a bunch of people in a circle—everyone who hurt, everyone who got hurt, all affected—and let them share. Some people, it helped them heal, for sure. Others went in angry and left a different kind of angry. Learned how the blame belonged on the system, the history, the colonizer, the big things that were harder to change than one bad person. The day that Cedar Sage Stranger has been both dreading and longing for has finally come: her sister Phoenix is getting out of prison. The effect of Phoenix’s release cascades through the community. M, the young girl whom she assaulted, is triggered by the news. Her mother, Paulina, is worried and her cousin is angry—all feel the threat of Phoenix’s release. When Phoenix is seen lingering outside the school to catch a glimpse of her son, Sparrow, the police get a call to file a report—but the next thing they know, she has disappeared. Amid accusations and plots for revenge, past grievances become a poor guide in a moment of danger, and the clumsy armature of law enforcement is no match for the community. Cedar and her and Phoenix’s mother, Elsie, continue down different paths of healing, while everyone in their lives form a circle around the chaos, the calm within the storm, and the beauty in the darkness. Fierce, heartbreaking, and profound, Vermette’s The Circle is the third and final companion novel to her bestsellers The Break and The Strangers. Told from various perspectives, with an unforgettable voice for each chapter, the novel is masterfully structured as a Restorative Justice Circle where all gather—both the victimized and the accused—to take account of a crime that has altered the course of their lives. It considers what it means to be abandoned by the very systems that claim to offer support, how it feels to gain a sense of belonging, and the unanticipated cost of protecting those you love most.Hotline: a novel
Par Dimitri Nasrallah. 2022
This ePUB was produced through the Literary Image Description group’s “eBooks for Everyone” project and is the One eRead Canada…
selection for 2024. "A vivid love letter to the 1980s and one woman’s struggle to overcome the challenges of immigration. It’s 1986, and after four months of unemployment Muna Heddad is in a bind. She and her son have moved to Montreal from Beirut to escape a never-ending civil war. She had plans to find work as a French teacher, but no one in Quebec has confidence in a new arrival like her to teach the language. She needs to start making money, and fast. The only work Muna can find is at a weight-loss center where she gets a job as a hotline operator. All day, she takes calls from people responding to ads seen in magazines or on TV. On the phone, she’s Mona, and she’s quite good at listening. These strangers all have so much to say once someone shows interest in their lives--marriages gone bad, parents dying, isolation, personal inadequacies. Even as her daily life in Canada is filled with invisible barriers at every turn, at the office Muna is privy to her clients’ deepest secrets. Much to her surprise, Muna finds that she is actually becoming successful at selling diet plans. Even though she’s pretending to be someone else, her natural empathy can’t help but shine when listening to the confidential tribulations of people who, elsewhere in life, wouldn’t sit with her for lunch or offer her a job. Following international acclaim for Niko (2011) and The Bleeds (2018), Dimitri Nasrallah has written a vivid love letter to the 1980s, bringing this era of Montreal into the current moment through his deeply endearing portrait of Muna Heddad’s struggle."Plummet
Par Sherwin Tjia. 2019
"When Amelia "Mel" Eichenwald wakes up one morning, she finds herself in endless freefall towards an Earth that is no…
longer there, surrounded by the junk of human existence. From high heels to houses, billions of random items drop alongside her like fallout from an exploded mall. Plummet follows Mel as she attempts to survive, find allies, and negotiating the balance between becoming prey or predator. What makes us human--and what keeps us human--when gravity is all there is? How do you take a stand when there is literally no place to sit?"Promised to the Crown (Daughters of New France #1)
Par Aimie K. Runyan. 2016
This debut historical novel tells the story of three bold, young women in 1667 who answered Louis XIV&’s call to…
help France settle the New World. They are known as the filles du roi, or &“King&’s Daughters&” —young women who leave prosperous France for an uncertain future across the Atlantic. Their duty is to marry and bring forth a new generation of loyal citizens. Each prospective bride has her reason for leaving—poverty, family rejection, a broken engagement. Despite their different backgrounds, Rose, Nicole, and Elisabeth all believe that marriage to a stranger is their best, perhaps only, chance of happiness. Once in Quebec, Elisabeth quickly accepts baker Gilbert Beaumont, who wants a business partner as well as a wife. Nicole, a farmer&’s daughter from Rouen, marries a charming officer who promises comfort and security. Scarred by her traumatic past, Rose decides to take holy vows rather than marry. Yet no matter how carefully she chooses, each will be tested by hardship and heartbreaking loss—and sustained by the strength found in their uncommon friendship, and the precarious freedom offered by their new home.Praise for Promised to the Crown &“An engaging, engrossing debut.&” —Greer Macallister, USA Today bestselling author of The Magician&’s Lie &“An absorbing adventure with heart.&” —Jennifer Laam, author of The Secret Daughter of the Tsar "An unforgettable saga of strength and sisterhood, one that will stay with you long after the final page.&”--Anne Girard, author of Platinum Doll &“A heart-wrenching and timeless tale of friendship, love, and hope that skillfully blends history and romance to educate, entertain, and inspire.&”--Pam Jenoff, author of Last Summer at Chelsea BeachDuty to the Crown (Daughters of New France #2)
Par Aimie K. Runyan. 2016
The first Canadian colonies offer a challenging future for three women in this historical novel by the author of Promised…
to the Crown. In 1677, an invisible wall separates settlers in New France from their Huron neighbors. Yet whether in the fledgling city of Quebec or within one of the native tribes, every woman's fate depends on the man she chooses—or is obligated—to marry. Although Claudine Deschamps and Gabrielle Giroux both live within the settlement, their prospects are very different. French-born Claudine has followed her older sister across the Atlantic hoping to attract a wealthy husband through her beauty and connections. Gabrielle, orphan daughter of the town drunkard, is forced into a loveless union by a cruel law that requires her to marry by her sixteenth birthday. And Manon Lefebvre, born in the Huron village and later adopted by settlers, has faced the prejudices of both societies and is convinced she can no longer be accepted in either. Drawn into unexpected friendship through their loves, losses, and dreams of home and family, all three women will have to call on their bravery and resilience to succeed in this new world . . .Praise for Duty to the Crown &“The reader is treated to a picture of what it must have been like to reach maturity in such a world. It is a novel of both love and loss, and we come away in admiration for the women striving despite mistreatment and abandonment. I found myself sorry when I reached the end of the book, since Manon, Claudine, and Gabrielle had become like good friends of mine.&” —Historical Novel SocietyA Critical History of English Literature: The Restoration to the present day - Volume-2
Par David Daiches. 1997
"A Critical History of English Literature: The Restoration to the Present Day Volume-II" by David Daiches offers a comprehensive exploration…
of English literature from the Restoration period to the contemporary era. Daiches critically analyzes the evolution of literary trends, genres, and individual works during this expansive time frame. The book delves into the societal, cultural, and political contexts that influenced literary production, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the dynamic relationship between literature and the changing landscapes of British history. Daiches skillfully navigates through major movements, key authors, and seminal works, offering insightful interpretations and evaluations. The volume serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and enthusiasts seeking a deeper appreciation and critical assessment of English literature from the Restoration period to the present day.The Persistence of the Soul in Literature, Art and Politics
Par Delphine Louis-Dimitrov, Estelle Murail. 2024
This book analyses the evolution of literary and artistic representations of the soul, exploring its development through different time periods.…
The volume combines literary, aesthetic, ethical, and political considerations of the soul in texts and works of art from the seventeenth to the twenty-first centuries, spanning cultures and schools of thought. Drawing on philosophical, religious and psychological theories of the soul, it emphasizes the far-reaching and enduring epistemological function of the concept in literature, art and politics. The authors argue that the concept of the soul has shaped the understanding of human life and persistently irrigated cultural productions. They show how the concept of soul was explored and redefined by writers and artists, remaining relevant even as it became removed from its ancient or Christian origins.The Way Back to You: A Heartfelt Second Chance Romance
Par Linda Lael Miller. 1988
A second-chance romance from beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Tony Morelli had always pursued the things he wanted…
with single-minded tenacity and authority. It had been a very successful strategy in business, and it had been almost as successful with Sharon Harrison. From the moment they met, he and Sharon had explosive chemistry. Tony had been sure they would follow their heart-stopping passion into happily-ever-after.Until everything fell apart—Sharon wanted more, and Tony was no longer sure of their future. But he did know he wasn&’t ready to let Sharon go. Now separated, Tony still feels a connection with his former lover and he&’s sure she feels it, too. If he could win her over once, he will do whatever it takes to get her back again. This time, Tony will wage a passionate war to keep Sharon for good!Meant to Be Us: A Heartfelt Second Chance Romance
Par Debbie Macomber. 1994
Rediscover this heartfelt, emotional classic romance from one of today&’s most popular storytellers, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Molly Larabee…
left her husband, Jordan, after a tragedy destroyed her faith in their marriage. She began a new life overseas as a foreign aid volunteer. But now, four years later, her safety is in jeopardy–and Jordan comes to her rescue. She discovers that her feelings for him have never waned, and they share a night of passion that results in pregnancy… Molly wants her husband back. But Jordan is still hurting. Can they rebuild their relationship after all that&’s happened?Previously published as Baby Blessed.Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories
Par Jeff Kinney. 2021
Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll…
meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on! And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal and Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure!Spies at Mount Vernon (The Virginia Mysteries #Book Seven)
Par Steven K. Smith. 2018
Sam, Derek, and Caitlin love solving mysteries, and when they visit Washington, DC, spies are lurking. What starts out as…
a fun game of pretend on the National Mall turns all too real when they follow a mysterious man to a meeting deep within the Capitol. To keep government secrets from falling into the wrong hands, the kids must work with federal agents and travel to historic Mount Vernon for a state dinner with the president and his son. Dead drops, cyphers and spy chases are all part of what might be their most dangerous adventure ever—if it isn’t their last. Spies at Mount Vernon is the seventh book in The Virginia Mysteries series, but it also makes a great standalone read. The story is the perfect complement to social studies units covering George Washington as well as field trips and family vacations to Washington, DC and Mount Vernon.Never Let Go: A Heartfelt Doctor Romance
Par Sherryl Woods. 1988
New beginnings are just what the doctor ordered in this riveting tale by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl…
Woods.As a psychologist, Mallory Blake knew there were times when one had to let go. She also knew just how much it hurt. After her husband&’s death, she&’d packed up her belongings and moved to San Francisco, wishing it was as easy to box up her memories and seal away her regrets. But she had her patients at the hospital who helped her move forward, patients like six-year-old Davey. The broken little boy needed Mallory—not that his doctor agreed.Mallory had heard the rumors about neurosurgeon Justin Whitmore. She had experienced firsthand his temper, his impossible standards and his undeniable charm. But beneath all of that, Mallory discovered Justin hid an old pain, one she wasn&’t sure she could heal. And yet she couldn&’t walk away from him. Because there are times when it is right to move on…and times when you take someone&’s hand and never let go.Originally published in 1988.Also available from Sherryl Woods:Sweet Magnolias Book 1: Stealing Home Book 2: A Slice of Heaven Book 3: Feels Like Family Book 4: Welcome to Serenity Book 5: Home in Carolina Book 6: Sweet Tea at Sunrise...and more!The Baby Business Collection: Three Heartfelt Romance Novels
Par Brenda Novak. 2000
The Baby Business Collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak inludes three full-length classic romances novels all in one…
volume!BACK TO YOUJenna Livingston&’s moved back to Mendocino with her eight-year-old son, where she&’s living and working at the Victoriana Bed and Breakfast. It&’s owned by the elderly Durhams - whose grandson, Adam, was her first love 15 years ago. But when Adam and Jenna rediscover each other, he wants her back. As much as Jenna knows she could love him again, she also knows there are too many obstacles between them. Too much history. Too many expectations. And now…the future.Previously published.SNOW BABYWhen Chantel Miller gets lost during an unexpected snowstorm, a stranger named Dillon Broderick rescues her. In the hours they spend together, they become very close and the intimacy of that night creates a special bond between them. But real life intervenes. Chantel was on her way to see her sister, Stacy. Dillon was on his way to see his longtime friend…Stacy. Stacy&’s in love with him. Chantel can&’t pursue a relationship with Dillon. Even when she discovers she&’s pregnant because of that snowy night…Previously published.BABY BUSINESSMacy McKinney needs money, a lot of it, to pay for her daughter's operation. She will do anything for five-year-old Haley. Meanwhile, Businessman Thad Winters, a widower, wants a child without the complications of a relationship. He's willing to pay for that. He interviews applicants—and hires Macy to have his baby. Once Macy's pregnant, they decide that a temporary marriage will simplify the situation—but it does exactly the opposite!Previously published.A Lack of Temperance: A Hattie Davish Mystery (A Hattie Davish Mystery #1)
Par Anna Loan-Wilsey. 2012
Introducing Hattie Davish, a traveling secretary who arrives in small Ozark town only to discover her new employer has disappeared . . .…
On the eve of the heated presidential election of 1892, Miss Hattie Davish arrives in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, a scenic resort town where those without the scent of whiskey on their breath have the plight of temperance on their tongues. Summoned for her services as a private secretary, Hattie is looking forward to exploring the hills, indulging her penchant for botany—and getting to know the town&’s handsome doctor. But it&’s hard to get her job done with her employer nowhere to be found . . . An army of unassuming women wielding hatchets have descended on the quiet Ozark village, destroying every saloon in their path—and leaving more than a few enemies in their wake. So when their beloved leader, Mother Trevelyan, is murdered, it&’s easy to point fingers. Now that she&’s working for a dead woman, Hattie turns to her trusty typewriter to get to the truth. And as she follows a trail of cryptic death threats, she&’ll come face to face with a killer far more dangerous than the Demon Rum . . .&“A wonderful read from a welcome addition to the genre. This one shouldn&’t be missed—it has it all!&” —Emily Brightwell, New York Times–bestselling author &“[A] delightful debut . . . Cozy fans will eagerly await Hattie&’s next adventure.&” —Publishers Weekly &“This historical cozy debut showcases the author&’s superb research . . . this is a warm beginning.&” —Library JournalBreakaway: A Novel (Beyond the Play #2)
Par Grace Reilly. 2024
The BookTok sensation: a spicy coach’s daughter college sports romance, second in the Beyond the Play series, with new exclusive…
content in this edition! A secret friends-with-benefits arrangement with the hockey coach’s daughter shouldn’t have a shot in the dark of leading to more…CooperAs a pro-bound college athlete with a good-time reputation, I usually have my pick of puck bunnies. But lately, I’ve been in a dry spell that feels more like a curse, and the stress is affecting my game—the one thing that can’t happen if I’m going to make team captain, and eventually the NHL.Enter Penny Ryder.She’s my coach’s daughter, but the moment she pulls me into that ice rink closet, she’s the one thing on my mind besides hockey. She has a sex bucket list, and each item on it confirms we’re kindred spirits in the bedroom. If I say yes, I’ll be relaxed on the ice again—but if her dad finds out, I’ll be forced to say goodbye to being captain and finally earning my own father’s approval.PennyThanks to the ex from hell, I’m a long way from being ready for a relationship—but it’s time to reclaim my agency, one long-sought-after experience in bed at a time.Enter Cooper Callahan.He’s my dad’s star defenseman; an arrangement with him will mean keeping yet another major secret from my father. But the agreement we strike is simple: secret friends-with-benefits until he makes captain…and I cross off everything on my list, so I can finally move on from the incident that ruined both my life and my figure skating career.Yet the longer our connection goes on, the more we trust each other, and the less I want to say goodbye. I know love leads to heartbreak, but what if it can also clear the ice for a breakaway?Filled with swoons, spice coaching, sports, and book nerds in love, Breakaway is a don’t-miss adult college sports romance.Luck of the Draw (Chance of a Lifetime #2)
Par Kate Clayborn. 2018
A popular ebook original now in print for the first time, here is the second novel in a whip-smart, witty,…
and thoughtful romantic trilogy about three friends who impulsively buy a lottery ticket, and never suspect the many ways their lives will change—or that for each of them, love will be the biggest win of all. Will appeal to fans of Emily Henry and classic romance with a fresh, contemporary flair. Sure, winning the lottery allows Zoe Ferris to quit her job as a cutthroat corporate attorney, but no amount of cash will clear her conscience about the way her firm treated the O&’Leary family in a wrongful death case. So she sets out to make things right, only to find gruff, grieving Aiden O&’Leary doesn&’t need—or want—her apology. He does, however, need something else from her. Something Zoe is more than willing to give, if only to ease the pain in her heart, a sorrow she sees mirrored in his eyes . . . Aiden doesn&’t know what possesses him to ask his family&’s enemy to be his fake fiancée. But he needs a bride if he hopes to be the winning bid on the campground he wants to purchase as part of his beloved brother&’s legacy. Skilled in the art of deception, the cool beauty certainly fits the bill. Only Aiden didn&’t expect all the humor and heart Zoe brings to their partnership—or the desire that runs deep between them. Now he&’s struggling with his own dark truth—that he&’s falling for the very woman he vowed never to forgive. PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KATE CLAYBORN &“Clayborn&’s characters are bright and nuanced, her dialogue quick and clever, and the world she builds warm and welcoming. Zoe and Aiden slide into love, healing themselves along the way.&” —Sarah MacLean, author of Heartbreaker &“A classic author writing in the modern age, Clayborn is in a league entirely her own.&” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors of The Soulmate Equation&“Kate Clayborn&’s writing is magnetic and witty and expansive.&” —Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love HypothesisMaggie Moves On
Par Lucy Score. 2022
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Left Behind, comes a steamy small-town romance between a straight-laced house…
renovator and the sexy landscaper determined to break down her walls. Can these opposites turn up the heat… without burning down the house? House-flipping sensation and YouTube star Maggie Nichols can&’t wait to dig into her next challenge. Arriving in tiny Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, Maggie is prepared to restore a crumbling Victorian mansion in four months or less. She has her to-do lists, her blueprints, and her team. What she doesn&’t have is time for sexy, laid-back landscaper Silas Wright. The man takes flirtation to a whole new level. And he does it shirtless…sometimes pants-less. He and his service school-dropout dog are impressively persistent. But she&’s not interested in putting down roots. Not when fans tune in to watch her travel the country turning dilapidated houses into dream homes. A short-term fling on the other hand could fit nicely into her calendar. After all, Maggie remembers what fun is like. Vaguely. As their summer gets downright steamy, Silas manages to demolish the emotional walls she&’s spent years building, sending Maggie into a panic. He&’s the wrench in her carefully constructed plans. With the end of the project looming, she has a decision to make. But how can she stay when her entire career is built on moving on?