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Liza never knew that falling in love could be so wonderful . . . and so confusing."'Liza,' Mom said, looking into my eyes, 'I want you to tell me the truth, not because I want to pry, but because I have to know. This could get very unpleasant . . . Now--have you and Annie--done any more than the usual experimenting . . . ''No, Mom,' I said, trying to look back at her calmly. I'm not proud of it, I make no excuses--I lied to her."

Immerse yourself in the captivating Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver with this remarkable 5-book collection. Heartless, the centerpiece of the set, is a gripping tale that explores the depths of human emotion and the complexities of relationships. Alongside it, Flawless, Powerless, Reckless, and Hopeless weave an intricate tapestry of storytelling, delving into themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. With Silver's masterful writing, these novels promise to keep you enthralled from start to finish. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this collection is a must-have for bibliophiles seeking an immersive reading experience. Indulge in the world of Chestnut Springs and let Elsie Silver's words transport you on an unforgettable literary journey.

Flora, Olivia, and Nikki don't understand it. Someone is leaving books on their doorstep. Each comes with a mysterious message, asking them to read the book and do something new.

Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA's space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston's Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant. [payot.ch]

In the present, Sacha knows the world's in trouble. Her brother Robert just is trouble. Their mother and father are having trouble. Meanwhile the world's in meltdown - and the real meltdown hasn't even started yet.In the past, a lovely summer. A different brother and sister know they're living on borrowed time.This is a story about people on the brink of change. They're family, but they think they're strangers. So: where does family begin? And what do people who think they've got nothing in common have in common?Summer.

Georgia Nicholson has written about being on and off the rack of love in her nine bestselling diaries. Now, in her tenth and final novel, Georgia must finally choose between her two maybe-boyfriends.

A stray cat brings together five strangers over the course of one fateful summer in this heartwarming novel about love, found family, and the power of connection.Núria, a single-by-choice barista with a resentment for the "crazy cat lady" label, is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn who takes care of the neighborhood’s stray cats. On one of her volunteering days, she starts finding Post-It notes from a secret admirer at the spot where her favorite stray lives—a black cat named Cat. Like most cats, he is rather curious and sly, so of course he knows who the notes are from. Núria, however, is clueless.Are the notes from Collin, a bestselling author and self-professed hermit with a weakness for good coffee? Are they from Lily, a fresh-out-of-high school Georgia native searching for her long-lost half-sister? Are they from Omar, the beloved neighborhood mailman going through an early mid-life crisis? Or are they from Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria’s favorite bodega? When Cat suddenly falls ill, these five strangers find themselves bonded in their desire to care for him and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they've been searching for.

A "captivating and bittersweet" novel by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Summer of '69: Their secret love affair has lasted for decades—but this could be the summer that changes everything (People).When Mallory Blessing's son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper in her desk drawer, he's not sure what to expect. But he certainly does not expect Jake McCloud to answer. It's the late spring of 2020 and Jake's wife, Ursula DeGournsey, is the frontrunner in the upcoming Presidential election.There must be a mistake, Link thinks. How do Mallory and Jake know each other?Flash back to the sweet summer of 1993: Mallory has just inherited a beachfront cottage on Nantucket from her aunt, and she agrees to host her brother's bachelor party. Cooper's friend from college, Jake McCloud, attends, and Jake and Mallory form a bond that will persevere—through marriage, children, and Ursula's stratospheric political rise—until Mallory learns she's dying.Based on the classic film Same Time Next Year (which Mallory and Jake watch every summer), 28 Summers explores the agony and romance of a one-weekend-per-year affair and the dramatic ways this relationship complicates and enriches their lives, and the lives of the people they love.

A New Girl Moves To Camden Falls . . . And Brings Some Secrets With Her. Flora, Ruby, Olivia, And Nikki Are Sad That The Willets Have Moved Out Of The Row Houses - But They’re Excited When They Hear The New Neighbors Will Have Kids Nearly Their Age. One Of Them, Willow, Seems Like A Natural Fit For Their Group Of Friends. The Only Problem? Willow Doesn’t Seem Eager To Be A Part Of Life On Main Street. Evenutally, Flora Discovers That Willow Has A Secret - A Secret Tied To The Often Erratic Behavior Of Her Mother. What’s A Good Neighbor - And A New Friend - To Do?

Nicolette's poetry provides an intimate look into a world of naive love. From summer camp crushes to awkward first dates, these experiences exude a certain nostalgia. It's like a yearbook, or a diary you don't remember writing. Within these poems you may find someone you knew, or wanted to know, or perhaps completely forgot about...until now.