Cold Comfort Farm
Stella Gibbons
Publisher: Reading Essentials
Summary
When a well-educated young socialite in 1930s England is left orphaned and unable to support herself at age twenty-two, she moves in with her eccentric relatives on their farm.
Publisher: Reading Essentials
When a well-educated young socialite in 1930s England is left orphaned and unable to support herself at age twenty-two, she moves in with her eccentric relatives on their farm.
"Growing Up Bilingüe" captures the heartwarming, funny, and insightful moments of two bilingual siblings growing up in a multicultural family. This decade-long collection of spontaneous remarks celebrates children's innocence and creativity while showcasing the benefits of bilingual education and the richness of cultural diversity. Perfect for parents, guardians, children, and anyone who cherishes the magic found in childhood, this book offers charming stories of the unique experiences of growing up bilingual.Show book
2 best friends. 1 perfect match. Could you solve the equation for love if you’ve never had it yourself? Twenty-six-year-old Penny Webber has never had a boyfriend, but she’s about to launch a new dating app with her best friend, Rory, designed to make dating less shallow. What could possibly go wrong? As soon as LEVEL launches, it’s an immediate hit. Challenged by her team, but discouraged by Rory, she hits download on her very own app to prove a point. Alongside dating, she juggles her brother's wedding plans, mediating between divorced parents and supporting her flatmate through heartbreak. All while navigating her increasingly complicated partnership with Rory… As LEVEL sends her further down a rocky path of failed dates, Penny’s faith in her ability to help others find love falters. But what if Penny is wrong about her ability to crack the equation for love? What if, all this time, it’s been where she least expected it? This romantic comedy, set in the heart of the city, explores the contemporary life of Penny, a top-tier character in the world of fiction. Her humorous take on friendship and romance is a breath of fresh air. For fans of Annabel Monaghan (Same Time Next Summer), Jessa Hastings (The Conditions of Will), Sarah Adams (Beg, Borrow, or Steal), Cara Bastone (Promise Me Sunshine), and Katherine Center (The Love Haters). HarperCollins 2024Show book
Frank again is fired as a Charleston Detective and returns to Sullivan’s Island.There he becomes a Private Investigator, and studies law. He becomes an attorney.Yet to local politics, Frank’s chance to shine as an attorney is delayed.So he turns to what he knows best, Private Investigating. He is hired by the famousbi- sexual author Elizabeth Frazier. Frank’s task begins simple but winds up being twisted.He is paid to follow a popular local bouncer named Dan Flynn (Beth's cheating lover).Flynn too is bi-sexual and bi-polar. While ‘Beth’ is monitoring Dan’s infidelities, she plotsto commit other acts to gain revenge upon her gay/straight lover. After Dan Flynngoes missing in Sullivan’s Island, Jones decides to find Flynn on his own.Finding out the truth leads to a conflict of emotions he has not faced in a long timeA missing body, a murder and a Lesbian/Gay Rights courts case takes Jonesand his Pomeranian dog Trouble into troubled waters. Will Jones turn away from the truthor follow his new found passions?Show book
Fictional and funny ways to become a top student at school.Show book
This is a concise summary and analysis of The Wedding People, by Alison Espach. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alison Espach. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview. In The Wedding People, love, secrets, and the peculiar rituals of matrimony collide. As weddings become stages for hidden tensions and unspoken truths, the characters find themselves navigating the complexities of relationships, family, and societal expectations. With sharp humor and a keen eye for detail, this novel delves into the chaotic, heartwarming, and often absurd world of wedding culture, exploring how people connect, break apart, and ultimately discover who they are amidst the vows and veils.Show book
The hilarious and relatable exploration of what it really means to 'live your best life'! For anyone who has rolled their eyes at a wellness influencer (and then wondered if they should drink the green juice anyway…) –––––––––––––––- Lucy is fifty, frazzled and fed up. After spending half her life working, she’s tired, and her idea of inner peace involves a sofa, wine and a takeaway. But when her boss announces his retirement, Lucy gears up for a well-earned promotion – that is until Tara, her annoyingly perfect colleague, swoops in, dazzling the CEO with her #BossBabe energy and commitment to a wellness bootcamp so hardcore it sounds like a cult. Desperate to compete, Lucy lies about joining the same program — even though her body feels more landfill than temple. Now she’s trapped in four weeks of ice baths, crystals and green juices… not to mention jade eggs in unspeakable places. As the wellness madness escalates and rivalries flare, Lu starts to wonder if she actually might be growing as a person – or if that’s just the kombucha talking? And why can’t she shake the feeling that maybe Tara isn’t as perfect as she seems? LIVE, LAUGH, LEAVE ME ALONE is a hilarious and relatable exploration of what it really means to 'live your best life', perfect for fans of Marian Keyes, Alexandra Potter and Fiona Gibson. –––––––––––––––– AUTHORS LOVE HARPER FORD! 'I loved Live, Laugh, Leave Me Alone! Hilariously relatable eye-rolling at wellness trends, unexpected friends made on retreat, and trying to be 'zen' in the most chaotic way possible — my favourite Harper Ford novel yet!' Imogen Edwards-Jones ‘A gloriously uplifting celebration of middle age. I loved it.’ Katie Fforde 'Bloody brilliant! All the Bridget Jones romance drama with added hot flushes and feminine rage!' Helen Fields 'A hilarious take on the pressure cooker of midlife…I loved it!' Fiona Gibson 'A joy of a book…like a hug from a friend!' Kate Galley 'I LOVED IT!' Amanda Prowse 'Very relatable and a reminder of the power we have as women when we come together.' Jo Middleton 'Blisteringly honest and laugh-out-loud funny!' Aliya Ali-Afzal 'An absolute gem!' Rosie Hannigan 'Like having a rant with your best friend.’ Helga Jensen 'You'll devour it in one sitting!' Annabel French ‘Hilarious, hopeful and relatable!’ Rosie Wilby 'A joy from first page to last!' Catherine Balavage –––––––––––––––– READERS LOVE HARPER FORD! 'Harper Ford is back with her no-nonsense, straight to the point writing, It's another hoot of a book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Made me laugh more than any book I have ever read!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This will be an important book to many, many women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely raced through this irreverently funny, clever and thoughtful book. A whip smart novel with a clever heroine!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Better than Sex and the City!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A heartwarming and relatable romance novel that celebrates second chances!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous, funny five-star read for me!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It felt like I was listening to my best friend.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It’s so empowering!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Absolutely brilliant, truly capturing the trials and tribulations of the Perimenopause and Menopause.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful characters – just ordinary women struggling with everyday problems' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant. Heart warming and inspiring, with a sprinkling of wonderful humour too.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I wish this book had been about when I was going through this era of my life!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In this latest romantic comedy by Harper Ford,Show book