Almost Home

As America enters the Second World War, a melting pot of displaced and disenfranchised boarders enter the boarding house of Dolly Chandler in Blackberry Springs, Alabama. When tragedy strikes, the onl

As America enters the Second World War, a melting pot of displaced and disenfranchised boarders enter the boarding house of Dolly Chandler in Blackberry Springs, Alabama. When tragedy strikes, the onl

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Hope Was Here offers the story of sixth-grader Sugar and her mother, who lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness.

In Almost Home, H. B. Cavalcanti, a Brazilian-born scholar who has spent three decades working and living in the United States, reflects on his life as an immigrant and places his story within the con

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heartWhen twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Miss

An anthology headlined by a RITA-winning author includes Debbie Macomber's "The Marrying Kind," Cathy Lamb's "Whale Island," Judy Duarte's "Queen of Hearts," and Mary Carter's "The Honeymoon House." O

New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart presents a captivating contemporary romance novel in the tradition of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, and Barbara Freethy.When she was young, Steffie Wyler

Jenoff's novel chronicles a young female intelligence officer thrust into a international dramadating back to the Second World War.

Why would anyone choose to live on the streets? There is Eeyore, just twelve years old when she runs away from her priveleged home, harboring a secret she's too ashamed to tell anyone. Rusty is a sen

Patrick, his sister, and his mother have come to Paradise Valley, Arizona, in the bitter aftermath of his father's suicide. As his mother turns to alcohol for solace and his sister finds companionship

It’s Super Bowl Sunday at the Almost Home Bar and Grill with the hometown Broncos playing for their second championship in a row, and the already busy night is about to get busier. When the bartender

Published in cooperation with the College of Environmental Design, University of California, Berkeley.

Certain that she wants to spend the rest of her life in Bangkok, Janet Brown moves to Thailand, only to find bombs and civil unrest in the Land of Smiles. She sets off to find her new home in Asia, lo

“In essays that bespeak a thoroughly cosmopolitan sensibility, Githa Hariharan not only takes us on illuminating tours through cities rich in history, but gives a voice to urban people from a

Birth, like death, can be a messy affair. Though we all wish for beautful, healthyninepound babies, we know that isn't always the case. Premature births pose all sorts of prob

Almost Home is the story of the pilgrims' journey to America and of God's providence and provision in their journey. Several of the characters mentioned in the story- Mary Chilton, Constance Hopkins

The unique story of a small community of escaped slaves who revolted against the British government yet still managed to maneuver and survive against all odds. After being exiled from their native Jam

When Libby's husband Greg fails to return from a solo canoe trip to the Canadian wilderness, the authorities write off his disappearance as an unhappy husband's escape from an empty marriage and unre

From acclaimed author Linda Urban comes the funny, bittersweet story of a girl and her ghostsand the welcoming home they find where they least expect it.California Poppy has been dropped off, yet agai

From acclaimed author Linda Urban comes the funny, bittersweet story of a girl and her ghosts—and the welcoming home they find where they least expect it.California Poppy has been dropped off, yet again, with an unsuspecting relative. This time it’s her eccentric Great-Aunt Monica, a woman she’s never even met. Aunt Monica has no idea what to do with an eleven-year-old, so she puts California to work researching their ancestor, the once-famous etiquette expert Eleanor Fontaine.California soon discovers that Great-Great-Great Aunt Eleanor is...not exactly alive and well, but a ghost—and a super sensitive one at that. The grand dame bursts into clouds of dust whenever she loses her composure, which happens quite often. Still, an unexpected four-legged friend and some old-fashioned letter writing make this decidedly strange situation one that California can handle.Just as California’s starting to feel like she’s found a place for herself, life turns upside-down yet again. Thankfully, this