Although retirement is still three years away, Al Richardson is counting the days, anticipating restful years in which every day feels like Saturday. But when Al’s wife, Millie, learns that a Victorian-era home is up for sale, she launches a full-blown campaign to convince Al that Goose Creek needs a Bed & Breakfast.
Saint Maybe
Saint Maybe offers opportunities for a reader to think about the broader questions in life right alongside the messy characters Anne Tyler presents so intimately and sensitively.
Cape Refuge
The heroines of Cape Refuge, sisters Morgan and Blair, are as alike as salt and pepper but love each other and work together for the important things in life. Lofty themes of unity, second chances, and serving others play out in the nitty-gritty of everyday relationships in this story.
Miss Julia Takes Over
Just like the first book in the series, Miss Julia Takes Over is a fun, fast-paced read with subtle moral themes.
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind
Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind is a coming-of-age story for a woman who has lived her entire life within traditional Southern bounds of conventional women’s roles and male-dominated church leadership. When her circumstances change, Miss Julia tests the opportunity to live differently.
A Man Called Ove
Meet Ove. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. One November morning, a chatty couple with two curious young daughters move in next door and launch a comical—and heartwarming—tale of unexpected friendship.
Practically Married
Ashley Johnson moves to northern Michigan to finally meet her fiancé Tom in person—and arrives in time to attend his funeral. With no home to return to, Ashley stays in the family farmhouse now willed to her by Tom. But when Tom’s cousin Russ continues living at the farmhouse, sparks fly.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Meet Eleanor Oliphant. She struggles with appropriate social skills and says exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact. But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond.
Yesterday’s Embers
On Thanksgiving Day, Douglas DeVore kissed his beloved wife goodbye, unaware that it would be the last time he would see her or their precious daughter Rachel. Left with five kids to raise on his own, and already juggling two jobs to make ends meet, Doug wonders how he will manage without Kaye’s love and support.