Book Genre: Literary
At age 57, Angelina has raised two children, run a business, and survived divorce.
She believes herself a woman capable of managing any challenge.
But when her daughter leaves her pet bird in Angelina’s care before setting off for Venice, Angelina comes face to face with the one thing she’s never managed to do in her life—achieve a dream that’s been with her since childhood.
A thoughtful and uplifting short story by the author of The Red Umbrella.
Thirty-seven-year-old Neville Hardencourt IV lives a life of leisure in the 21st century. But his core is forged from good old-fashioned British chivalry.
Unfortunately, this chivalry doesn’t exempt him from the burdens of a disapproving mother, an overbearing brother, and a girlfriend with strong views on their future together. All three threaten to “make something of him”—a prospect any man worth his salt would find highly offensive.
With beloved roadster and devoted valet in tow, Neville must discover a way to regain some semblance of control over his life while still maintaining his chivalrous standards—a balance which may prove beyond even his finely honed abilities.
This comedic novel, reminiscent of P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster stories, introduces the lovable hero of the Neville Hardencourt IV series.
Helen Summers spends every Sunday afternoon caring for small children, like little 5-year-old Peter who is intent on defying his mother's instructions.
As Helen tries to inculcate a few life lessons in her little nephew, she's reminded of the reasons why she has become the self-appointed guardian of Sunday afternoons.
Angie dreams of having a baby—of holding her own warm, tiny newborn to her chest—but always wakes to the reality of being childless.
So when Angie's sister, Marjorie, invites herself and her newborn baby around for dinner at Angie's place, Angie must face her emotions head-on.
Mr. Wilhelm Daniel Fahrenheit's surname causes him irritation and garners attention wherever he goes—from primary school days to now well past retirement.
Mr. Fahrenheit just wishes to be left in peace!
But when his daughter hatches a plan to force him into interacting with people, Mr. Fahrenheit might finally find understanding and friendship.
A warmhearted tale about discovering camaraderie and acceptance in unexpected places.
Earnestine is a consummate performer.
She lives for the roar of the audience: the waves of applause crashing down upon her as she entertains them, the ebb and flow of crowds coming and going from the Las Vegas stage she calls her own.
But as her audiences dwindle and her aching loneliness increases, Earnestine searches desperately for a solution to her problems.
Only one thing stands in her way.
One unavoidable fact.
Earnestine…
…is a walrus.