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The wait is over for the millions of readers who fell in love with Rosamunde Pilcher's compelling novels filled with riveting storylines and unforgettable characters. Now, New York Times bestselling author Rosamund Pilcher, has returned, giving her legion of fans another tale of love, loyalty, and rebirth...Elfrida Phipps, once on the London stage and retired at 62, never anticipates going off with a man. But... (more)

Father Tim: Book 1

Home to Holly Springs

by Jan Karon

Readers of the nine bestselling Mitford novels have been captivated by Jan Karon’s “gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday lives—along with a vividly imagined world” ( People ). They learned quickly that “after you’ve spent time in Mitford, you’ll want to come back” ( Chicago Tribune ). Millions eagerly awaited the publication of each novel, relishing the story of the bookish and bighearted... (more)

Where the Heart Is

by Billie Letts

Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy (Penguin Classics)

Daddy-Long-Legs and Dear Enemy (Penguin Classics)

by Jean Webster, Elaine Showalter

One of the great novels of American girlhood, Jean Webster’s Daddy-Long-Legs (1912) follows the adventures of an orphan named Judy Abbott, whose letters to her anonymous male benefactor trace her development as an independent thinker and writer. Its sequel, Dear Enemy (1915), follows the progress of Judy’s former orphanage, now run by her friend Sallie McBride, who struggles to give her young charges hope... (more)

Terence Conran's the Essential House Book

Terence Conran's the Essential House Book

by Terence Conran

In this home-design reference book for the '90s, the five main sections show the reader how to develop a personal sense of style and to carry it through to reality, whether in major structural changes or smaller design touches. There is additional advice on the best decorating and furnishing options, a checklist of maintenance tips, and an index of useful addresses including advisory bodies, architects, designers,... (more)

A Thousand Paths to Comfort (Thousand Paths)

A Thousand Paths to Comfort (Thousand Paths)

by David Baird

These collections of encouraging thoughts and comforting words offer a fresh perspective on the human experience in a striking format that features details from Japanese prints and textiles and four-color metallic ink. Bringing together a wide range of voices, ancient and modern, from both the East and West, each volume serves as a powerful reminder that the key to a contented life lies with the individual.... (more)

A Thousand Paths to Long Life (Thousand Paths)

A Thousand Paths to Long Life (Thousand Paths)

by David Baird

These collections of encouraging thoughts and comforting words offer a fresh perspective on the human experience in a striking format that features details from Japanese prints and textiles and four-color metallic ink. Bringing together a wide range of voices, ancient and modern, from both the East and West, each volume serves as a powerful reminder that the key to a contented life lies with the individual.... (more)

Grace for Tough Times: Keys to Hope, Comfort and Encouragement

Grace for Tough Times: Keys to Hope, Comfort and Encouragement

by Mary J. Nelson

In ten weeks of readings Mary Nelson, a seven-year breast cancer survivor, helps readers understand the purposes suffering and testing serve. Clear Bible teaching illustrated with the life experiences of many Christians will encourage and bring new meaning to readers’ lives. Nelson acknowledges "you’ll never again be the same person who entered the blaze. But you can walk away untouched by the flames." An ideal... (more)

The Cat and the Curmudgeon

by Cleveland Amory

Continues the adventures of Polar Bear, the cat, and the man he owns, started in "The Cat Who Came for Christmas". The author also wrote the social history books, "The Proper Bostonians", "The Last Resorts" and "Who Killed Society?".

Comfort

by Carolee Dean

Nothing ever happened here. Nothing ever would. Fifteen-year-old Kenny Wilson wants nothing more than to get out of Comfort, Texas—fast. Only three things stand in his way: getting enough money together, convincing Cindy Blackwell to go with him, and escaping the clawlike grip of his mother. Amidst these problems, Kenny must also contend with tumultuous feelings about his alcoholic father (newly released from... (more)

The Box of Delights

by John Masefield

Kay finds himself involved in a fantastic adventure when he becomes guardian of the mysterious Box of Delights.

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set - Digest

The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set - Digest

by Madeleine L'Engle

The Time Quintet consists of A Wrinkle in Time , A Wind in the Door , A Swiftly Tilting Planet , Many Waters , and An Acceptable Time . The digest box set features the art of Taeeun Yoo. A Wrinkle in Time is one of the most significant novels of our time. This fabulous, ground-breaking science-fiction and fantasy story is the first of five in the Time Quintet series about the Murry family. A Wind in the... (more)

Hello from Heaven: A New Field of Research-After-Death Communication Confirms That Life and Love Are Eternal

Hello from Heaven: A New Field of Research-After-Death Communication Confirms That Life and Love Are Eternal

by Bill Guggenheim, Judy Guggenheim

"After-death communications," or "ADCs, " occur when someone is contacted spontaneously and directly by a deceased family member or friend, without the help of any medium. The authors' research shows that these spiritual experiences offer hope, love, and comfort for thousands of people. Included are more than 350 first-hand accounts of those whose lives have been changed and even protected by messages or signs... (more)

The Wedding

by Nicholas Sparks

Tie in to the feature film release of The Notebook withthe trade paperback edition of THEWEDDING, the New York Times bestselling follow-up to Nicholas Sparks's classic tale of enduring love. After 30 years, Wilson Lewis, son-in-law to Noah and Allie (of Notebook fame), is forced to admit that the romance has gone out of his marriage. Despite the shining example of his in-laws' 50-year love affair, and with the... (more)

Mitford audio box set (Karon, Jan, Mitford Years (New York, N.Y.).)

Mitford audio box set (Karon, Jan, Mitford Years (New York, N.Y.).)

by Jan Karon

Readers everywhere have discovered Mitford is good for the soul. Peopled with a lovable cast of characters and filled with mysteries and miracles, Mitford has become one of the most memorable small towns in recent literature. Boxed set includes: At Home in Mitford A Light in the Window These High, Green Hills Out to Canaan A New Song A Common Life

Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, A

by W. Phillip Keller

With over 2 million copies sold, Phillip Keller’s beloved contemporary classic spans the decades with its uplifting insights on Psalm 23. Pairing Keller’s sublime reflections with the New International Version, this edition sheds light for a new generation of readers on the nature and ways of sheep—and of the Good Shepherd who cares for them.

A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

The story of Blanche DuBois and her last grasp at happiness, and of Stanley Kowalski, the one who destroyed her chance.

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

by Fannie Flagg

She’s one of America’s fairest and funniest ladies. Actress and screenwriter, director and comedienne, Fannie Flagg is also a most accomplished and high-spirited author. Said Kirkus of her first book, Coming Attractions : “It’s subtitled ‘A wonderful novel’ and that’s exactly what it is.” Here is her second. Get ready, because it’s going to make you laugh (a lot), cry (a little), and care (forever). What is... (more)

The Bedside Kama Sutra: 23 Positions for Pleasure and Passion

The Bedside Kama Sutra: 23 Positions for Pleasure and Passion

by Linda Sonntag

The Bedside Kama Sutra is a fresh and easy-to-use guide based on the most renowned ancient text on sexual pleasures and techniques. Combining stunning erotic photography with classic erotic art from the East, this sensual compendium covers 23 sexual positions designed to educate, excite, and entertain. Included in this voluptuous volume are: •Over 180 full-color erotic photographs •Over 30 reproductions of... (more)

The Next Place

by Warren Hanson

An inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind.

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by Rosamunde Pilcher

by Jan Karon

by Billie Letts

by Jean Webster, Elaine Showalter

by Terence Conran

by David Baird

by David Baird

by Mary J. Nelson

by Cleveland Amory

by Carolee Dean

by John Masefield

by Madeleine L'Engle

by Bill Guggenheim, Judy Guggenheim

by Nicholas Sparks

by Jan Karon

by W. Phillip Keller

by Tennessee Williams

by Fannie Flagg

by Linda Sonntag

by Warren Hanson