An epic historical saga, Home expands Oscar-nominated documentary The Act of Killing's scope to delve into Indonesia's tragic 20th century

In 'Leila at Home: A Continuation of Leila in England', Ann Fraser Tytler explores the complexities of domestic life and societal expectations through the eyes of the protagonist Leila. The book delves into themes of class, gender roles, and the constraints of Victorian society. Tytler's writing style is characterized by its detailed descriptions and keen observations of human behavior, making the reader feel deeply immersed in Leila's world. This continuation of Leila's story provides a compelling look into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman navigating the confines of her environment. Tytler's work is a significant contribution to the realm of Victorian literature, offering valuable insights into the social dynamics of the time. Ann Fraser Tytler, a prolific writer of the 19th century, was known for her keen insights into human nature and her ability to craft compelling narratives. Her own experiences as a woman in Victorian society likely influenced her portrayal of Leila's challenges and triumphs. Tytler's rich literary background and dedication to storytelling shine through in 'Leila at Home'. I highly recommend 'Leila at Home: A Continuation of Leila in England' to readers interested in Victorian literature, social commentary, and engaging character-driven narratives. Ann Fraser Tytler's exploration of domestic life and societal norms will resonate with those who appreciate nuanced storytelling and thoughtful reflections on the human experience.

A tender, classic love story about the power of first love and the promise of a second chance . . . Aly Kingston has only ever loved one man: Marshall Wayne. But she put all of those childish dreams behind her ages ago when the Waynes left town. Her father's victory at foreclosing on the Wayne family farm, the betrayal written all over Marshall's face-it all still lingers in her mind and in her heart. But now, years later, when he comes back home to Claiborne, Aly realizes so much has changed since Marshall's been away . . . and so much remains the same. Seeing Aly again surprises Marshall Wayne. Gone is the gangly girl who followed him around. In her place is a beautiful woman with warmth and sensitivity, someone who makes him want to believe in love again. But Marshall is back home for one reason and one reason alone: to get revenge on the man who destroyed his family and to reclaim what rightfully belongs to him. As the past and the present collide, will Aly lose her heart to the man who's plotting to destroy her family? Or can she show Marshall that love runs deeper than vengeance?

The renowned Sudanese-Egyptian author explores the lives of immigrants at home and abroad in this “earnest and engrossing” story collection (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A young woman’s encounter with a former classmate elicits painful reminders of her old life in Khartoum. A wealthy young Sudanese woman studying in Aberdeen begins an unlikely friendship with one of her Scottish classmates. A woman experiences an evolving relationship to her favorite writer, whose portrait of their shared culture both reflects and conflicts with her own sense of identity. Shuttling between the dusty, sun-baked streets of Khartoum and the university halls and cramped apartments of Aberdeen and London, Elsewhere, Home explores, with subtlety and restraint, the profound feelings of yearning, loss, and alienation that come with leaving one’s homeland in pursuit of a different life.

Southern Homes and Plan Books showcases the architectural legacy and design philosophy of Leila Ross Wilburn (1885–1967), a legacy that includes hundreds of houses in a variety of popular house styles, from bungalows to ranch houses, built using Wilburn’s plan books during the first six decades of the twentieth century. Wilburn opened her own firm in Atlanta in 1908 and practiced until her death in 1967. She published nine plan books that offered mail order house designs to contractors, builders, and prospective homeowners and allowed them the ease of choosing a preconceived design and construction plan. Sarah J. Boykin and Susan M. Hunter provide a survey of the southern homes built from Wilburn’s plan books, examining Wilburn’s architectural legacy and her achievements as a plan book architect. The book provides beautiful photographs of houses built from her plans, along with illustrations from the plan books themselves and other related documents from the time. Readers can thus see how her designs were realized as individual houses and also how they influenced the development of some of the Atlanta area’s beloved historical neighborhoods, most notably Druid Hills, Morningside, Virginia-Highland, and Candler Park, as well as the McDonough–Adams–Kings Highway (MAK) Historic District in Decatur. Today, Wilburn’s houses are enjoyed as appealing, historic homes and represent some of the richest examples of southern vernacular architecture to emerge from the plan book tradition.