On a hot July night on Cape Cod, at the age of 14, Brodeur became a confidante to her mother's affair with her husband's closest friend. Malabar came to rely on her daughter to help, but when the affair had calamitous consequences for everyone involved, Brodeau was driven into a precarious marriage of her own, and then into a deep depression. In her memoir she examines how the people close to us can break our hearts simply because they have access to them, and the lies we tell in order to justify the choices we make. -- adapted from jacket

In this first of an epic family saga by Francine Rivers, mother and daughter relationships are challenged, setting their family on a course full of heartache.

With a heartwarming story and tender illustrations, Jeanette Bradley's debut picture book Love, Mama is perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and any day when a child needs a reminder of the strength of a mother's love. When Mama leaves her young penguin Kipling, he knows she'll return home soon—yet he still can't help but miss her. After all, Pillow Mama won't read, Picture Mama won't laugh, and Snow Mama is too cold to cuddle. But then Kipling receives a special delivery from Mama, including a note that reads: My love for you stretches across the wide ocean, through day and night, from earth to sky and back again. And Kipling knows that no matter where Mama is, he is loved. Soon, Mama comes home, and Kipling ends the day where he belongs—right in her arms.

In the spellbinding pages of "Her Mother My Love," acclaimed author Shaun J. Phree weaves a tale of love, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of human connection. Meet Dana, a resilient 21-year-old African American lesbian stud, whose life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself without a home after years as a devoted live-in nanny for a wealthy family. Seeking solace in her best friend and ex-girlfriend from high school, Perri, Dana's life takes a surprising twist when she meets Andrea, a 19-year-old single mother with a captivating 3-year-old daughter, Trisha. As Dana embraces her role as Trisha's nanny, a profound bond forms between them, leading to a heartfelt exploration of love and self-discovery. However, as the plot unfolds, hidden secrets and long-suppressed emotions come to the surface, setting the stage for a captivating tale of May-December love. In the midst of this intricate web of relationships, Dana finds herself drawn to Connie, Andrea's mother, a pillar of love and support in their lives. As Dana and Connie cautiously build their relationship in secret, Perri's unspoken love for Dana simmers, adding a layer of complexity to the story. "Her Mother My Love" delves into the raw emotions of love and family, navigating the complexities of life with authenticity and tenderness. Shaun J. Phree's masterful storytelling weaves a narrative that resonates long after the final page. Unlock the captivating pages of "Her Mother My Love" and immerse yourself in a story that will touch your heart and leave you yearning for more.

Do you feel like your partner has become your child? Do you find yourself being his maid, his cook, his manager? Have romance, respect, fun—and sex—been drained out of your relationship? In How Can I Be Your Lover When I’m Too Busy Being Your Mother? Sara Dimerman and J.M. Kearns lay bare an essential problem: the woman who finds she’s turned into a mother to her man instead of the equal and intimate partner she once was. She has a day job just like he does, yet at home she finds herself doing most of the housework, running the home, and being in charge of the child-rearing, which makes her his boss in the one place they spend most of their time together. This leaves her feeling angry and resentful—hardly conducive to being lovers. Dimerman and Kearns boldly confront the issues, allowing both sexes to vent in a no-holds-barred exchange that ranges from hostile to hilarious. They deconstruct the problem using real-life examples and lay out a step-by-step path that will enable any couple to get back to being equal partners again.

As Shuntay continues to lie in her hospital bed trying to recover from her injuries. Questions are asked by her closest friends and answers are revealed that they weren't prepared for, but the real question remains will Shuntay completely recover from her injuries? If so how will Shuntay handle the answers to questions she wasn't even aware of? Meanwhile, Gloria tries to make amends for some of the problems she has helped caused with Mary but is it too late? While Gloria is trying to solve problems her way, Mary makes a decision on her own that someone won't be able to walk away from but who?

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • The moving story of an undocumented child living in poverty in the richest country in the world—an incandescent debut from an astonishing new talent • A TODAY SHOW #READWITHJENNA PICK In Chinese, the word for America, Mei Guo, translates directly to “beautiful country.” Yet when seven-year-old Qian arrives in New York City in 1994 full of curiosity, she is overwhelmed by crushing fear and scarcity. In China, Qian’s parents were professors; in America, her family is “illegal” and it will require all the determination and small joys they can muster to survive. In Chinatown, Qian’s parents labor in sweatshops. Instead of laughing at her jokes, they fight constantly, taking out the stress of their new life on one another. Shunned by her classmates and teachers for her limited English, Qian takes refuge in the library and masters the language through books, coming to think of The Berenstain Bears as her first American friends. And where there is delight to be found, Qian relishes it: her first bite of gloriously greasy pizza, weekly “shopping days,” when Qian finds small treasures in the trash lining Brooklyn’s streets, and a magical Christmas visit to Rockefeller Center—confirmation that the New York City she saw in movies does exist after all. But then Qian’s headstrong Ma Ma collapses, revealing an illness that she has kept secret for months for fear of the cost and scrutiny of a doctor’s visit. As Ba Ba retreats further inward, Qian has little to hold onto beyond his constant refrain: Whatever happens, say that you were born here, that you’ve always lived here. Inhabiting her childhood perspective with exquisite lyric clarity and unforgettable charm and strength, Qian Julie Wang has penned an essential American story about a family fracturing under the weight of invisibility, and a girl coming of age in the shadows, who never stops seeking the light.