“Will make many readers smile with recognition.”—The New Yorker “Readaholics, meet your new best friend.”—People “This book is bliss.”—The Boston Globe Sometimes subtle, sometimes striking, the interplay between our lives and our books is the subject of this unique memoir by well-known publishing correspondent and self-described “readaholic” Sara Nelson. The project began as an experiment with a simple plan—fifty-two weeks, fifty-two books—that fell apart in the first week. It was then that Sara realized the books chose her as much as she chose them, and the rewards and frustrations they brought were nothing she could plan for. From Solzhenitsyn to Laura Zigman, Catherine M. to Captain Underpants, the result is a personal chronicle of insight, wit, and enough infectious enthusiasm to make a passionate reader out of anybody.

"How to train a boy: get a cute boy to notice you; avoid the geeky guy next door; move into Dad's trailer; move out of Dad's trailer; go to rock-star friend's concert ..."

A father frets over his son’s future while reexamining his own past in John P. Marquand’s enduring portrait of America on the brink of World War II A script doctor who divides his time between Manhattan, Hollywood, and a country home in New England, Jeffrey Wilson has entered middle age with all the trappings of success. Yet, in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor, he feels increasingly anxious and isolated. He fears that his eldest son, a college sophomore, will be called to fight before he has had a chance to live on his own terms. Two decades ago, Jeffrey served in World War I, and his life since then seems like a series of accidents. Instead of the journalism career he aspired to, he toils to fix other people’s plays. By marrying into a prominent family, he gained wealth and stature, but sacrificed his autonomy. His friends and acquaintances, most of whom were chosen by his wife, are foolish and vain.. Powerless to rewind the clock or hold back the tides of global conflict, Jeffrey offers his son the one piece of advice that is impossible for a young man to hear: Time is running out. Witty, moving, and meticulously observed, So Little Time is the story of a crucial period in American history and one man’s attempts to make sense of it all.

Style queens Mary-Kate and Ashley feature as fourteen-year-old twins Chloe and Riley Carlson in this great series. They live by Malibu Beach with stressed-out fashion designer mom and housekeeper Manuelo, while dad has moved out to 'find himself' in a trailer. And there's never a dull moment - so much to do, so little time! This year Riley and Chloe are spending Christmas with Dad in his trailer on the beach. That means no snow, no Yule log, and no ski trip with Mom, whomust go away to help her ailing aunt. That's when Chloe and Riley decide on the best Christmas present of all. They're going to get their parents back together for good, no matter what it takes!

Romance and revulsion, distance and determination frame a story that spans the continent in the late 1800s. McClain Reardon had saved ten-year-old Rya's life when the fugitive John Wilkes Booth held her at gunpoint in Virginia. Reuniting with McClain years later on the wagon trail to California, lovely Rya falls in love with her lifelong hero, and they plan to get married. But there is one dark shadow on this bright future: a sore old suitor's merciless harassment. Even though the Reardons have found true love, separation seems unavoidable. Trusting God is crucial when there is so little time...

When Riley makes over her boyfriend from punk–rocker to stylin hottie, he's almost too good to be true! But Riley's in for a reality check, when the ୥w and improvedcharlie has makeover plans of for her! Can Riley deal with her new wild look? Ages 7–10

Mom and dad won't be going to the annual Save the Seals charity dance because they don't have dates. But Chloe and Riley think they should go. It's a Carlson tradition! That's why they decide to find dates for their parents. It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it!