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Authored by Isabella M. Alden under the pen name Pansy, Ester Ried tells the story of a young woman trapped in the monotonous grind of running her familys boardinghouse. Overworked and often irritable, Ester struggles to embody the Christian values expected of her. However, everything changes when she receives an unexpected visit from her cousin, leading her to awaken with a fresh perspective and renewed commitment to her faith and family. (Summary written by Tricia G) Next in the series Julia Ried.

When Caroline Bryant finds herself twenty minutes late after a day out with her siblings, Ben and Daisy Kedwin, she unwittingly sets off a chain of unexpected events that will take her all the way to Philadelphia. Join Caroline as she encounters people and situations that challenge her in ways she never imagined. - Summary by TriciaG

Thirteen-year-old Nettie Decker returns home after seven years with another family, only to find her world shattered. Her father is a drunkard, her family is mired in poverty, and hope seems a distant memory. With a stepmother who has given up and a stepbrother on a similar path to ruin, Nettie feels the weight of despair. But when she meets a kind-hearted neighbor boy, she vows to do everything in her power to save her father and stepbrother from their downward spiral. Join Nettie on her journey of resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. (Summary by TriciaG)

Dive into two captivating short stories from 1880 that explore the resilience of youth in challenging situations. In Next Things, follow the journey of two recently orphaned brothers who must part ways—one finds a new life in a wealthy household while the other starts working at a local grocers shop. Guided by their mothers wise words to always seek the next step, they navigate their new realities. Meanwhile, Dorries Day brings us the tale of a spirited young girl who gets lost on a train, leading to a whirlwind of adventures and a familys heartfelt search for her. Both stories weave a rich ...

Meet Little Mag Jessup, a resilient orphan girl toiling as a servant in Mrs. Perkins boarding house. With little education beyond her own curiosity, Mags life seems destined for monotony—until a chance encounter with a devotional book titled Little Pillows reveals her worth as a cherished child of God. As she navigates the trials of life and faces the disdain of the affluent Margaret, Mag discovers that they share more common ground than she ever imagined on her spiritual journey. (Introduction by TriciaG)

Immerse yourself in the timeless tale of sacrifice and love with Isabella Alden's The Older Brother. Set in the late 19th century, this heartwarming story follows Lawrence Hammond, a young man who, after his father's death, takes on the responsibility of caring for his family.

Dell Bronson arrives in Lewiston unsure of what awaits her, but with a strong sense of her identity and of her duty to help her estranged father. However, as she finds herself at great odds with her father, his alcoholism, and the town’s stubborn refusal to give up their ways, she begins to question her mission. It is then that she must remember who her true Father is and how to live out of obedience, rather than understanding, as she awaits God’s plan for her life and for this seemingly hopeless town.

Continuing the charming tales of the Ried family, younger sister Julia now embarks on her own journey of overcoming temptation, making tough choices, and finding her way on the path to true faith and love. Facing exceptional and difficult situations with her family, Julia sets out at a young age to find ways to support herself and her ailing mother.

A humorous take on menopause for adults, blending raw honesty with laugh-out-loud moments. It's a relatable, lighthearted exploration of life after 40, offering quirky advice and resonating with listeners who've experienced "the change."

You thought dating was hard before? Try dating someone who live-streams their coffee order, documents every minor inconvenience for engagement, and will 100% use your relationship as content. This brutally honest, hilariously unhinged guide will walk you through the emotional minefield of modern romance, covering critical topics like: Why their phone gets more eye contact than you. How to spot the red flags (hint: if they own a ring light, run).

Life is exhausting. People expect enthusiasm, deep emotional connections, and basic human engagement. Annoying. But guess what? You don’t actually have to care—you just have to look like you do. This book is not about healing. It’s about perfecting the fine art of detachment while still participating in society just enough to avoid suspicion.

From the deeply unqualified mind behind every bad decision you’ve ever made comes "What Am I Even Doing? (No Seriously, Someone Tell Me)," a deeply unhelpful guide to overanalyzing your entire existence, making terrible impulse purchases, and aggressively avoiding reality. In this book, you’ll find zero useful advice, but you WILL find an emotional breakdown disguised as a shopping spree—because spending $500 on throw pillows is easier than going to therapy.

Congratulations! You’ve matched with a Tech Bro. Maybe he built a “disruptive” app that nobody asked for. Maybe he describes himself as an “entrepreneur” but lives with four roommates. Maybe he just pitched you a startup idea during your first date. Either way, welcome to the rollercoaster ride that is dating a man who thinks “Web3” is a personality. This hilariously brutal field guide will help you navigate, survive, and ultimately regret your decision to date a man whose primary relationship is with his second monitor.

Are you tired of getting ghosted? Sick of waiting for that text back that will never come? Ever wondered how you, too, can master the art of emotional escape artistry? Good news, coward! This book is here to validate your worst instincts and teach you how to disappear like a true professional. Whether you’ve been ghosted, have done the ghosting, or just love chaotic dating disasters, this book is your hilarious, deeply unhinged guide to modern romance at its absolute worst.

"Therapy is Expensive, So I Just Gaslight Myself" is the ultimate self-help book for people who have absolutely no intention of helping themselves. Filled with bad coping mechanisms, self-deception strategies, and the sheer audacity to pretend everything is fine, this book is here to validate your disastrous life choices.

Are you tired of thinking until your brain hurts? Sick of caring about every little disaster life throws at you? Done with the “personal growth” scam that just leaves you broke and eating kale? Then Live, Laugh, Lobotomy is your ticket to freedom—the kind that comes from ditching stress, worries, and any shred of responsibility for a lifestyle of cheerful, blissful vacancy. This isn’t your grandma’s self-help book; it’s a sarcastic, biting manifesto for erasing overthinking and embracing the art of not giving a damn.

Are you tired of people being happy around you? Do you dream of a world where no one dares to enjoy life in your presence? Congratulations! You’ve just found the ultimate guide to turning every interaction into an awkward, joyless nightmare. Whether it’s crushing enthusiasm, ruining weddings, or making sure no one ever tells you good news again, this book will teach you everything you need to become a certified Debbie Downer.

Congratulations! You’ve found yet another self-help book that you’ll skim through, feel briefly inspired by, and then completely ignore while continuing to make the same bad decisions.

WARNING: This is NOT a book for decisive people. If you know what you want in life and confidently make choices without having a full-blown existential meltdown, please move along. This book is for overthinkers, procrastinators, and chronically indecisive disasters who would rather launch themselves into the sun than commit to literally anything.

Did I just embarrass myself? (Probably, but let’s obsess over it for 12 hours.) Welcome to the official handbook for people who replay every conversation they've ever had like it's a humiliating movie they didn’t consent to star in.