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Mira Montgomery is the only one left. Her brother's unexpected death leaves her tragically alone. No kids. No husband. No family. Fifty-one years of unrealized dreams crash down on her when a real estate development company threatens the only stability she has left: her store. To make matters worse, her friends in the Health and Happiness Society have more good news than ever before. Mira is faced with the decision to walk away and start fresh, or stay and fall apart. Can she survive life without the comfort of her friends? Or will she fall farther into her depression than ever?

In a quiet lakeside hotel nestled in the shadow of the Italian Alps, seventeen-year-old Giulia Leone lives a life untouched by war – until the day ruthless German SS officers arrive in the village . Her father's hotel is no longer a place of peace, but a trap for the Jewish guests who have taken refuge there. Among them is Ester, the bright, spirited girl who has become Giulia's closest companion. When a daring plan to help Ester's family escape spirals into chaos, Giulia is the only one who gets away.

Sheila Riley's bestselling Beamer Street series. Perfect for fans of Chrissie Walsh, Katie Flynn and Dilly Court.

Most people dread turning fifty. Not me. I’ve been counting down the weeks to our luxury holiday in Aruba – seven sun-soaked days to celebrate not just my own fiftieth birthday, but those of three lifelong friends. Two of them are just as excited as I am. The fourth? She took some persuading. With our partners in tow, we arrive at our lavish villa, bubbling with excitement and Prosecco. We’re here to relax, reconnect, and make memories. But in the heat and haze of paradise, inhibitions slip – and secrets spill.

Luchs denkt, seine Geschichte wäre gelebt. Er ist Friedhofswächter und dreht da jede Nacht seine Runden – und damit scheint er auch zufrieden zu sein. Bis die 13-jährige Teresa auftaucht und er ihr Feuer leiht, ohne zu ahnen, dass er sich damit eine Suspendierung einheimst. Nach anfänglichem Ärger werden er und Teresa Freunde. Sie bringt ihm bei, Gitarre zu spielen, und erinnert ihn daran, dass er es einmal gewagt hatte, sein Leben zu leben.

Na een vernederende break-up keert Nia terug naar haar geboorteplaats Cinnamon Falls, waar ze in alle rust kan mokken over de puinhoop die haar leven is geworden. Wanneer ze arriveert zijn de bewoners druk bezig met de voorbereidingen voor het jaarlijkse herfstfestival, waar mensen van heinde en verre naartoe komen om appels te plukken, pompoenen uit te hollen en naar het vuurwerk te kijken. Maar slechts een paar dagen voor de openingsavond wordt er een schokkende ontdekking gedaan. De enorm geliefde Rosie, die iedereen kende van Rosie's Diner, wordt dood aangetroffen in haar restaurant.

Brought to you by Penguin. A heartwarming new WWII saga of friendship, bravery and scandal that sees a young woman swap a Welsh mining town for Buckingham Palace As bombs rain down on London, the Palace gates open for a young royal maid . . . The year is 1944, and in South Wales...

On the Street Where You Live is a cozy audio novel by the creator of one of the world’s most popular sleep podcasts, Nothing Much Happens, and invites listeners into the warmly interconnected lives of a dozen neighbors in a charming village. On the idyllic tree-lined streets of the Village of...

Is it better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved? Paul Starr, Ireland's leading cardiologist, dies in a car crash with a pregnant young woman by his side. United in their grief and the love of one man, four women are thrown together in an attempt to come to terms with life after Paul. They soon realise they never really knew him at all. As they begin to form unlikely friendships, Paul's death proves to be the catalyst that enables them to become the people they always wanted to be.

When she unexpectedly loses her husband, Yvonne Kellerman's world turns quiet and grey. When she joins the local crafting club at Willowdale Village Hall, Yvonne expects nothing more than a few afternoons of sewing. Instead, amongst the other local crafters, she discovers friendship, laughter and a renewed appreciation for her gorgeous Lake District home. It's a reminder that she isn't alone and, with each new stitch, her confidence returns, and so does her belief that it's never too late for fresh starts and new beginnings.

When sisters Addie and Susanna receive invitations to a memorial for their Aunt Gayle, they're heartbroken to learn the woman who raised them has passed away. But arriving on Anchor Island, they're met with the shock of their lives: Gayle is alive and well, busily preparing her own 'Celebration of Life' at her beloved pudding bar, The Sweet Life Café. Agreeing to stay for the event, the sisters begin sorting through their late father's belongings, reopening wounds they thought long buried, and forcing them to reflect on their lives since leaving the island.

Aluna, una bruja que vive en la serenidad de su vieja casa en el pueblo de El Santuario, se ve obligada a viajar a La Civilización para investigar la misteriosa desaparición de su padre y chamán, Daniel Jolugo. Juntos recorrerán los confines de la esperanza, cómplices de un trayecto que oscila entre lo espiritual y lo político, entre la sombra de sus más profundos secretos y la luz del fuego que durante siglos permaneció oculto.

Seit ihr Mann gestorben ist, verkriecht Carolin sich in ihrer Trauer und meidet alle Menschen. Überraschend erhält sie eines Tages ein Geschenk, das Phillip noch vor seinem Tod für sie ausgesucht hat: ein Katzenjunges. Auf Samtpfoten schleicht es sich in ihr Leben und in ihr Herz, obwohl sein Freiheitsdrang sie gehörig auf Trab hält. Durch die Eskapaden des Kätzchens lernt Carolin ihre Nachbarn besser kennen und gewinnt langsam neuen Lebensmut. Bis zu dem Tag, an dem der Stubentiger verschwindet, und das, wo der Winter vor der Tür steht!

Celeste Mason is the Pinterest stay-at-home supermom of other mothers’ nightmares. Despite her all-organic, SunButter-loving, free-range kids, her immaculate home, and her volunteering awards, she still has time to relax with a nice glass of pinot at the end of the day. The only thing that ruins it all is her workaholic, career-obsessed neighbor, who makes no secret of what she thinks of Celeste’s life choices every chance she gets.

Mason DuPont isn’t exactly thriving. His once-distant mother is slipping into dementia, his creative spark is long buried, and peace feels like a foreign concept. Then he stumbles into a neighborhood poker group—where the bets are low, but the stakes are real. Between absurd game variations, relentless teasing, and midnight heart-to-hearts, Mason finds more than distraction; he finds a tribe. And when a group member falls seriously ill, those friendships force Mason to confront old scars and rediscover parts of himself he thought were long gone.

Chris and Andy Fairley couldn’t be more opposite—Chris, an uptight, ever-pessimist, and Andy, a go-with-the-flow hopeful. Their glory days seemed long behind them since their moderate success as a folk-rock duo and their relationship with each other fizzled out in the mid-1980s. But when their hit song is unexpectedly chosen for a Japanese car commercial, the men are given one last shot to revive their fame and friendship. They embark on a tour across Japan, but soon find their venues are far from glamorous.

Jess Allen has always played it safe. She married her high school sweetheart, stayed in her hometown and lives right next door to her mum Lisa and younger sister Sorrel. But with a new job on the horizon and her family no longer living a stone’s throw away, she’s going to have to get used to her comfortable life shifting into something new. Jess finds the idea of being a part of the White House – the village’s new and stylish restaurant – incredibly daunting, but she knows she is more than capable.

Ally Novak is perfectly happy being single – in fact, her career depends on it. As the Divorced Diva – blogger, brand ambassador and businesswoman extraordinaire – she’s spun three failed marriages into gold, building a brand that celebrates single life. So when her wealthy ex-husband Julian invites her to front his new wellness retreat, Ally jets off to his exclusive Greek island, certain it’ll be just another glamorous gig. What she doesn’t expect is to find another ex on the island – the one who got away, and the only one she can’t forget.

Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the bulletin board of her local café could change her path forever. “To be, or not to be …”—printed on an orange card with no explanation—appears one morning. Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer’s block.

Lately, Moira O’Mara has been wearing a secretive Mona Lisa smile, leaving her sister Aisling—and the rest of the family—dying to know what she’s up to. But Moira’s not ready to spill the beans about the new man in her life just yet. They already tease her about her love for a good party (she’s Irish, after all—what’s life without a little fun?), so for now, her romance is staying firmly under wraps.