Author: Olivia Beirne
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472259556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________
The List That Changed My Life
Author: Olivia Beirne
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472259556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________
Publisher: Review
ISBN: 1472259556
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have read in a very long time!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 11/10 would recommend. Get a copy!!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Without a doubt the funniest book I've read!' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can't praise this book enough' Sometimes all you need is a little push . . . Georgia loves wine, reality TV and sitting on the sofa after work. She does not love heights, looking at her bank account, going on dates, or activities that involve a sports bra. And she will never, ever take a risk. That is, until her braver, bolder, big sister finds out that she won't be able to tick off the things she wanted to do before turning thirty, and turns to Georgia to help her finish her list. With the birthday just months away, Georgia suddenly has a deadline to learn to grab life with both hands. Could she be brave enough to take the leap, for her sister? And how might her own life change if she did? Olivia Beirne's bestselling The List That Changed My Life will take you on the hilarious and heart-warming journey of a lifetime, showing you what it means to really be alive . . . Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Rosie Walsh and Marian Keyes. **Olivia's new novel House Swap is available to download NOW!** --------- Praise for Olivia Beirne! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'I can't praise it enough, it's perfect summer reading' LUCY VINE 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'A mesmerising blend of humour and emotion' WOMAN & HOME 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A perfect mix of humour and heart' EMMA COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE SONGS OF US 'An uplifting read that leaves you on a high' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A proper feel-good, heart-warming, very natural and relatable story' KIM NASH (KIMTHEBOOKWORM) 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down' AMAZON READER REVIEW 'A gorgeous life-affirming read' HAYLEY'S BOOK BLOG __________________________________________
Lists That Saved My Life
Author: Angel Tuccy
Publisher: Experience Pros
ISBN: 144993031X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Lists That Saved My Life As a perpetual list-maker and working mom, Angel Tuccy shares her secrets for balancing family, career and her personal life with the use of Lists That Saved My Life. Discover how Angel takes everyday trials and turns them into manageable lists. Gain valuable insight and helpful tips on: * Saving Money * Saving Time * Running a Household * Setting Priorities * Getting Help from Your Family ...And getting all those daily details under control! Lists That Saved My Life is the very tool all working moms have been waiting for. You'll find yourself referring back to the lists again and again.
Publisher: Experience Pros
ISBN: 144993031X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Lists That Saved My Life As a perpetual list-maker and working mom, Angel Tuccy shares her secrets for balancing family, career and her personal life with the use of Lists That Saved My Life. Discover how Angel takes everyday trials and turns them into manageable lists. Gain valuable insight and helpful tips on: * Saving Money * Saving Time * Running a Household * Setting Priorities * Getting Help from Your Family ...And getting all those daily details under control! Lists That Saved My Life is the very tool all working moms have been waiting for. You'll find yourself referring back to the lists again and again.
The War that Saved My Life
Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101637803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making. "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."—The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching."—Common Sense Media "Touching...Emotionally charged." —Forbes ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” —Kirkus, starred review ★ "Poignant."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Powerful."—The Horn Book, starred review "Affecting."—Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner."—BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” —SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable."—Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice "Beautifully told."—Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps."—Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting."—Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101637803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making. "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."—The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching."—Common Sense Media "Touching...Emotionally charged." —Forbes ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” —Kirkus, starred review ★ "Poignant."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Powerful."—The Horn Book, starred review "Affecting."—Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner."—BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” —SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable."—Karen Cushman, author The Midwife's Apprentice "Beautifully told."—Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps."—Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada's bold heart...Her story's riveting."—Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life
Author: Bill Brewster
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802194362
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
“A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think.” —Time Out London This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It’s the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond. From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music’s most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century. “Brewster and Broughton’s ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson, Bob ‘Wolfman Jack’ Smith and Alan ‘Moondog’ Freed.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN: 0802194362
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
“A riveting look at record spinning from its beginnings to the present day . . . A grander and more fascinating story than one would think.” —Time Out London This is the first comprehensive history of the disc jockey, a cult classic now updated with five new chapters and over a hundred pages of additional material. It’s the definitive account of DJ culture, from the first record played over airwaves to house, hip-hop, techno, and beyond. From the early development of recorded and transmitted sound, DJs have been shaping the way we listen to music and the record industry. This book tracks down the inside story on some of music’s most memorable moments. Focusing on the club DJ, the book gets first-hand accounts of the births of disco, hip-hop, house, and techno. Visiting legendary clubs like the Peppermint Lounge, Cheetah, the Loft, Sound Factory, and Ministry of Sound, and with interviews with legendary DJs, Last Night a DJ Saved My Life is a lively and entertaining account of musical history and some of the most legendary parties of the century. “Brewster and Broughton’s ardent history is one of barriers and sonic booms, spanning almost 100 years, including nods to pioneers Christopher Stone, Martin Block, Douglas ‘Jocko’ Henderson, Bob ‘Wolfman Jack’ Smith and Alan ‘Moondog’ Freed.” —Publishers Weekly
This Book Will Save Your Life
Author: A.M. Homes
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143038740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Since her debut in 1989, A. M. Homes, author of the forthcoming novel The Unfolding, has been among the boldest and most original voices of her generation, acclaimed for the psychological accuracy and unnerving emotional intensity of her storytelling. Her ability to explore how extraordinary the ordinary can be is at the heart of her touching and funny new novel, her first in six years. This Book Will Save Your Life is a vivid, uplifting, and revealing story about compassion, transformation, and what can happen if you are willing to lose yourself and open up to the world around you.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143038740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Since her debut in 1989, A. M. Homes, author of the forthcoming novel The Unfolding, has been among the boldest and most original voices of her generation, acclaimed for the psychological accuracy and unnerving emotional intensity of her storytelling. Her ability to explore how extraordinary the ordinary can be is at the heart of her touching and funny new novel, her first in six years. This Book Will Save Your Life is a vivid, uplifting, and revealing story about compassion, transformation, and what can happen if you are willing to lose yourself and open up to the world around you.
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Author: Rita Williams-Garcia
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062215906
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Coretta Scott King Award–winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of a lifetime. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother Big Ma and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles’s half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven’t spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that’s been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible. Powerful and humorous, this companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven will be enjoyed by fans of the first two books, as well as by readers meeting these memorable sisters for the first time. Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in this book. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books. Each humorous, unforgettable story in this trilogy follows the sisters as they grow up during one of the most tumultuous eras in recent American history, the 1960s. Read the adventures of eleven-year-old Delphine and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, as they visit their kin all over the rapidly changing nation—and as they discover that the bonds of family, and their own strength, run deeper than they ever knew possible. “The Gaither sisters are an irresistible trio. Williams-Garcia excels at conveying defining moments of American society from their point of view.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * Washington Post Best Books of the Year * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book * Three starred reviews * CCBC Choice * New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * Amazon Best Book of the Year
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062215906
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
The Coretta Scott King Award–winning Gone Crazy in Alabama by Newbery Honor and New York Times bestselling author Rita Williams-Garcia tells the story of the Gaither sisters as they travel from the streets of Brooklyn to the rural South for the summer of a lifetime. Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother Big Ma and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles’s half sister, Miss Trotter. The two half sisters haven’t spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that’s been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible. Powerful and humorous, this companion to the award-winning One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven will be enjoyed by fans of the first two books, as well as by readers meeting these memorable sisters for the first time. Readers who enjoy Christopher Paul Curtis's The Watsons Go to Birmingham and Jacqueline Woodson’s Brown Girl Dreaming will find much to love in this book. Rita Williams-Garcia's books about Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern can also be read alongside nonfiction explorations of American history such as Jason Reynolds's and Ibram X. Kendi's books. Each humorous, unforgettable story in this trilogy follows the sisters as they grow up during one of the most tumultuous eras in recent American history, the 1960s. Read the adventures of eleven-year-old Delphine and her younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern, as they visit their kin all over the rapidly changing nation—and as they discover that the bonds of family, and their own strength, run deeper than they ever knew possible. “The Gaither sisters are an irresistible trio. Williams-Garcia excels at conveying defining moments of American society from their point of view.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Coretta Scott King Award winner * ALA Notable Book * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice * Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year * Washington Post Best Books of the Year * The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Blue Ribbon Book * Three starred reviews * CCBC Choice * New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * Amazon Best Book of the Year
House Swap
Author: Olivia Beirne
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 147228447X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
'I can't praise it enough' LUCY VINE 'The definition of an uplifting book' ABIGAIL MANN You can learn a lot about someone when you swap houses. . . ___________________________________________________ Twins Katy and Rachel don't know much about each other's lives anymore. Rachel thinks that Katy is a high-flying event planner in London, while Katy thinks that Rachel lives in idyllic marital bliss in the countryside. Each sister believes the other has created a perfect life - but the truth is that neither twin has the life she pretends she does. And when these sisters unexpectedly swap houses for a week, they're in for a big shock. But it might just be the wake-up call they've both been waiting for. . . Packed hilarity and heartbreak, this new novel from bestselling author Olivia Beirne follows two estranged sisters who learn more about each other from a house swap than they ever expected... Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Marian Keyes. ___________________________________________________ Readers are LOVING House Swap! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'I loved House Swap - it's a heart-warming story of sisterhood in several forms' ZOË FOLBIGG 'A funny, poignant and uplifting story that shows just how much you can learn about yourself from somebody else's life' JULIETTA HENDERSON, AUTHOR OF THE FUNNY THING ABOUT NORMAN FOREMAN 'A beautiful story about second-chances, self-discovery and sisterhood - I absolutely loved it. Olivia has that special knack of making you laugh out loud on one page, and shed a tear on the next' HANNAH TOVEY, author of THE EDUCATION OF IVY EDWARDS 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A charming, uplifting read . . . Delightful' ROXIE COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE DAY WE MET 'Olivia's books always make me laugh out loud and her latest is no exception' EMMA COOPER 'A properly uplifting read . . . [a] wonderful, joyous tale of self-growth and forgiveness, complete with a perfect measure of romance too' PERNILLE HUGHES, AUTHOR OF PROBABLY THE BEST KISS IN THE WORLD 'This book is heart-warming, life affirming and is guaranteed to make you smile - I loved it!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'This book made me laugh, cry and swoon' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'A perfect story of families and finding your way through life' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'Loved this book!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars ___________________________________________________ Olivia Beirne' novels The List That Changed My Life and The Accidental Love Letter are available to buy now!
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 147228447X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
'I can't praise it enough' LUCY VINE 'The definition of an uplifting book' ABIGAIL MANN You can learn a lot about someone when you swap houses. . . ___________________________________________________ Twins Katy and Rachel don't know much about each other's lives anymore. Rachel thinks that Katy is a high-flying event planner in London, while Katy thinks that Rachel lives in idyllic marital bliss in the countryside. Each sister believes the other has created a perfect life - but the truth is that neither twin has the life she pretends she does. And when these sisters unexpectedly swap houses for a week, they're in for a big shock. But it might just be the wake-up call they've both been waiting for. . . Packed hilarity and heartbreak, this new novel from bestselling author Olivia Beirne follows two estranged sisters who learn more about each other from a house swap than they ever expected... Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Marian Keyes. ___________________________________________________ Readers are LOVING House Swap! 'A hilarious, heart-warming read' DAISY BUCHANAN 'Olivia is an assured writer with great comic timing' SHEILA O'FLANAGAN 'I loved House Swap - it's a heart-warming story of sisterhood in several forms' ZOË FOLBIGG 'A funny, poignant and uplifting story that shows just how much you can learn about yourself from somebody else's life' JULIETTA HENDERSON, AUTHOR OF THE FUNNY THING ABOUT NORMAN FOREMAN 'A beautiful story about second-chances, self-discovery and sisterhood - I absolutely loved it. Olivia has that special knack of making you laugh out loud on one page, and shed a tear on the next' HANNAH TOVEY, author of THE EDUCATION OF IVY EDWARDS 'A story of love, friendship and family, whose characters you will fall in love with immediately!' EMILY HOUGHTON, AUTHOR OF BEFORE I SAW YOU 'A charming, uplifting read . . . Delightful' ROXIE COOPER, AUTHOR OF THE DAY WE MET 'Olivia's books always make me laugh out loud and her latest is no exception' EMMA COOPER 'A properly uplifting read . . . [a] wonderful, joyous tale of self-growth and forgiveness, complete with a perfect measure of romance too' PERNILLE HUGHES, AUTHOR OF PROBABLY THE BEST KISS IN THE WORLD 'This book is heart-warming, life affirming and is guaranteed to make you smile - I loved it!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'This book made me laugh, cry and swoon' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'A perfect story of families and finding your way through life' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars 'Loved this book!' NETGALLEY REVIEWER, 5 stars ___________________________________________________ Olivia Beirne' novels The List That Changed My Life and The Accidental Love Letter are available to buy now!
The Life List
Author: Lori Nelson Spielman
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0345540883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In this utterly charming debut—perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern’s P.S., I Love You and Allison Winn Scotch’s Time of My Life—one woman sets out to complete her old list of childhood goals, and finds that her lifelong dreams lead her down a path she never expects. 1. Go to Paris 2. Have a baby, maybe two 3. Fall in love Brett Bohlinger seems to have it all: a plum job, a spacious loft, an irresistibly handsome boyfriend. All in all, a charmed life. That is, until her beloved mother passes away, leaving behind a will with one big stipulation: In order to receive her inheritance, Brett must first complete the life list of goals she’d written when she was a naïve girl of fourteen. Grief-stricken, Brett can barely make sense of her mother’s decision—her childhood dreams don’t resemble her ambitions at age thirty-four in the slightest. Some seem impossible. How can she possibly have a relationship with a father who died seven years ago? Other goals (Be an awesome teacher!) would require her to reinvent her entire future. As Brett reluctantly embarks on a perplexing journey in search of her adolescent dreams, one thing becomes clear. Sometimes life’s sweetest gifts can be found in the most unexpected places. Praise for The Life List “A wonderful, touching story that reminds us to live life to its fullest.”—Cecelia Ahern, New York Times bestselling author of P.S., I Love You “Spielman’s debut charms.”—Kirkus Reviews “You won’t want to miss Lori Nelson Spielman’s remarkable debut, an intensely emotional novel of transformation and trust. It’s about how we let go, and how we never let go. The Life List has great heart, and even greater soul.”─Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of The Peach Keeper “Irresistible! Everything I love and look for in women’s fiction. A clever, funny, moving page-turner.”─Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Escape Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0345540883
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER In this utterly charming debut—perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern’s P.S., I Love You and Allison Winn Scotch’s Time of My Life—one woman sets out to complete her old list of childhood goals, and finds that her lifelong dreams lead her down a path she never expects. 1. Go to Paris 2. Have a baby, maybe two 3. Fall in love Brett Bohlinger seems to have it all: a plum job, a spacious loft, an irresistibly handsome boyfriend. All in all, a charmed life. That is, until her beloved mother passes away, leaving behind a will with one big stipulation: In order to receive her inheritance, Brett must first complete the life list of goals she’d written when she was a naïve girl of fourteen. Grief-stricken, Brett can barely make sense of her mother’s decision—her childhood dreams don’t resemble her ambitions at age thirty-four in the slightest. Some seem impossible. How can she possibly have a relationship with a father who died seven years ago? Other goals (Be an awesome teacher!) would require her to reinvent her entire future. As Brett reluctantly embarks on a perplexing journey in search of her adolescent dreams, one thing becomes clear. Sometimes life’s sweetest gifts can be found in the most unexpected places. Praise for The Life List “A wonderful, touching story that reminds us to live life to its fullest.”—Cecelia Ahern, New York Times bestselling author of P.S., I Love You “Spielman’s debut charms.”—Kirkus Reviews “You won’t want to miss Lori Nelson Spielman’s remarkable debut, an intensely emotional novel of transformation and trust. It’s about how we let go, and how we never let go. The Life List has great heart, and even greater soul.”─Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of The Peach Keeper “Irresistible! Everything I love and look for in women’s fiction. A clever, funny, moving page-turner.”─Susan Elizabeth Phillips, New York Times bestselling author of The Great Escape Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
How Starbucks Saved My Life
Author: Michael Gates Gill
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101216999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Now in paperback, the national bestselling riches-to-rags true story of an advertising executive who had it all, then lost it all—and was finally redeemed by his new job, and his twenty-eight-year-old boss, at Starbucks. In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a mansion in the suburbs, a wife and loving children, a six-figure salary, and an Ivy League education. But in a few short years, he lost his job, got divorced, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With no money or health insurance, he was forced to get a job at Starbucks. Having gone from power lunches to scrubbing toilets, from being served to serving, Michael was a true fish out of water. But fate brings an unexpected teacher into his life who opens his eyes to what living well really looks like. The two seem to have nothing in common: She is a young African American, the daughter of a drug addict; he is used to being the boss but reports to her now. For the first time in his life he experiences being a member of a minority trying hard to survive in a challenging new job. He learns the value of hard work and humility, as well as what it truly means to respect another person. Behind the scenes at one of America’s most intriguing businesses, an inspiring friendship is born, a family begins to heal, and, thanks to his unlikely mentor, Michael Gill at last experiences a sense of self-worth and happiness he has never known before. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101216999
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Now in paperback, the national bestselling riches-to-rags true story of an advertising executive who had it all, then lost it all—and was finally redeemed by his new job, and his twenty-eight-year-old boss, at Starbucks. In his fifties, Michael Gates Gill had it all: a mansion in the suburbs, a wife and loving children, a six-figure salary, and an Ivy League education. But in a few short years, he lost his job, got divorced, and was diagnosed with a brain tumor. With no money or health insurance, he was forced to get a job at Starbucks. Having gone from power lunches to scrubbing toilets, from being served to serving, Michael was a true fish out of water. But fate brings an unexpected teacher into his life who opens his eyes to what living well really looks like. The two seem to have nothing in common: She is a young African American, the daughter of a drug addict; he is used to being the boss but reports to her now. For the first time in his life he experiences being a member of a minority trying hard to survive in a challenging new job. He learns the value of hard work and humility, as well as what it truly means to respect another person. Behind the scenes at one of America’s most intriguing businesses, an inspiring friendship is born, a family begins to heal, and, thanks to his unlikely mentor, Michael Gill at last experiences a sense of self-worth and happiness he has never known before. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.
Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life
Author: Steve Almond
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679603654
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Drooling fanatic, n. 1. One who drools in the presence of beloved rock stars. 2. Any of a genus of rock-and-roll wannabes/geeks who walk around with songs constantly ringing in their ears, own more than 3,000 albums, and fall in love with at least one record per week. With a life that’s spanned the phonographic era and the digital age, Steve Almond lives to Rawk. Like you, he’s secretly longed to live the life of a rock star, complete with insane talent, famous friends, and hotel rooms to be trashed. Also like you, he’s content (sort of) to live the life of a rabid fan, one who has converted his unrequited desires into a (sort of) noble obsession. Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life traces Almond’s passion from his earliest (and most wretched) rock criticism to his eventual discovery of a music-crazed soul mate and their subsequent production of two little superfans. Along the way, Almond reflects on the delusional power of songs, the awkward mating habits of drooling fanatics, and why Depression Songs actually make us feel so much better. The book also includes: • sometimes drunken interviews with America’s finest songwriters • a recap of the author’s terrifying visit to Graceland while stoned • a vigorous and credibility-shattering endorsement of Styx’s Paradise Theater • recommendations you will often choose to ignore • a reluctant exegesis of the Toto song “Africa” • obnoxious lists sure to piss off rock critics But wait, there’s more. Readers will also be able to listen to a special free mix designed by the author, available online at www.stevenalmond.com, for the express purpose of eliciting your drool. For those about to rock—we salute you!
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0679603654
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Drooling fanatic, n. 1. One who drools in the presence of beloved rock stars. 2. Any of a genus of rock-and-roll wannabes/geeks who walk around with songs constantly ringing in their ears, own more than 3,000 albums, and fall in love with at least one record per week. With a life that’s spanned the phonographic era and the digital age, Steve Almond lives to Rawk. Like you, he’s secretly longed to live the life of a rock star, complete with insane talent, famous friends, and hotel rooms to be trashed. Also like you, he’s content (sort of) to live the life of a rabid fan, one who has converted his unrequited desires into a (sort of) noble obsession. Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life traces Almond’s passion from his earliest (and most wretched) rock criticism to his eventual discovery of a music-crazed soul mate and their subsequent production of two little superfans. Along the way, Almond reflects on the delusional power of songs, the awkward mating habits of drooling fanatics, and why Depression Songs actually make us feel so much better. The book also includes: • sometimes drunken interviews with America’s finest songwriters • a recap of the author’s terrifying visit to Graceland while stoned • a vigorous and credibility-shattering endorsement of Styx’s Paradise Theater • recommendations you will often choose to ignore • a reluctant exegesis of the Toto song “Africa” • obnoxious lists sure to piss off rock critics But wait, there’s more. Readers will also be able to listen to a special free mix designed by the author, available online at www.stevenalmond.com, for the express purpose of eliciting your drool. For those about to rock—we salute you!