Recommended Reads
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Secrets of St Mary's
In the quiet village of St. Mary’s, life appears peaceful, but beneath its serene surface lies a network of secrets and dark histories. The story follows John Bailey, the village vicar, who is haunted by his own past as it begins to surface, threatening the carefully maintained life he has built. Alongside him is an elderly woman who, as a long-time observer, knows more about the villagers’ hidden lives than anyone suspects.
Sam, a troubled young man in search of redemption, becomes dangerously entangled in a web of manipulation, drawn to John as a possible source of salvation or ruin.
As secrets emerge and hidden truths come to light, the village is thrown into turmoil, forever altering its residents. This book delves into themes of secrecy, redemption, and the power of the past to disrupt the present.
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Rosemary's Garden
Rosemary’s Garden invites us into a magical world, both above and below the soil. Through the community of characterful herbs, fruits and flowers, we are reminded of their individual qualities and the contribution they make to our everyday lives. Adventures are had, problems are resolved, and the natural order of the garden is maintained by Rosemary. Subliminal moral codes for all of us to observe. The stories immerse children and adults alike and are a timely reminder to focus on the simple wonders waiting to be found in the humble back garden.
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Wisdom from the Widowed
When Maria Carr and Aisling Pont each lost their husbands in 2006, they were thrust into a world they never wanted to enter – one of profound grief, bewilderment, and isolation. Now, drawing from eighteen years of both personal experience and professional insight, they offer what they desperately needed back then: a compassionate, practical guide for navigating life after loss.
Wisdom for the Widowed weaves together the raw, honest stories of young widows and widowers aged 25-55, creating an intimate tapestry of hope and healing. Through their work with support groups, counselling practices, and online communities, Aisling and Maria illuminate the path from the depths of grief toward rebuilding a meaningful life.
This isn’t just another book about loss – it’s a roadmap written by those who have walked this path before you. Whether you’re in the first days of shock and devastation or further along in your journey, you’ll find gentle guidance, practical tools, and most importantly, the profound understanding that while this road isn’t one you chose, you don’t have to walk it alone.
A must-read for anyone grappling with the loss of a spouse, and for those who wish to support them.
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Faraway, So Close
In this poignant and emotionally charged romance, readers explore the complexities of human connection, the courage required to rebuild after loss, and the profound power of choice in shaping one’s destiny.
Love can wreak havoc on your morals.
Iris, a talented yet vulnerable young lawyer, searches for genuine connection in a world offering little comfort for the traditional romantic. Torn between her desire for authenticity and the lingering shadows of a failed marriage, Iris’s journey becomes entangled with a man who, to her, embodies everything she seeks, but in reality, can offer her nothing.
As their relationship deepens, both grapple with conflicting emotions and the moral implications of their choices. As the boundaries between love and loyalty become increasingly blurred, Iris must confront her past and make decisions that will define her future.
Ultimately, two questions remain: Does happily-ever-after truly exist, or are we bound inevitably by the consequences of our actions?
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Freeway and Miss Daisy
After thieves break into Grandma and Pop’s cottage, they find Miss Daisy, Grandma’s white kitten, missing.
The family receives a ransom note. ‘Is this a joke? Who would pay all that money for a kitten?’ Then Freeway disappears.
The story unfolds with action and adventure as Lizzy and her family distribute notices with photos of their missing pets, Freeway and Miss Daisy. Lizzy appeals to the community on a radio show.
Busy motorways, pouring rain, wild animals, and starvation are some of the dangers these animals face. Can they find their way home?
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Olivia Rose
What fun to be at school with Olivia-Rose. This little girl possibly has the funniest laugh in the world. She certainly has the funniest laugh in her class at school, and everyone within earshot falls under the spell of her uncontrollable and infectious laughter. The result is mayhem and madness in the classroom.
But when the grumpy Headmaster hears the wild laughter, how will he react?
This entertaining tale, written in riotous rhyme, is full of gleeful mischief and classroom chaos with the sounds of giggles and laughter throughout.
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Growing Pains
“Let’s face it, life is often tough.
Sometimes, it’s wonderful.
But it’s always absolutely extraordinary.”Growing Pains explores some of the challenges young people face as they navigate the often-slippery journey of growing up – the funny, the serious, and the deeply heart-wrenching.
Young people are many things: nervous, scared, and excited, but also brave, insightful, and strong. I hope these poems, in some way, paint a picture of these incredible young souls.
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Guinness and Sangria
After the death of both her grandparents, Anna Lucia Garcia’s life is turned completely upside down. Torn from the only home she has ever known, she is sent away from her ancestral land to attend an English college for young ladies in Madrid.
Left behind is her mother, whose cold ambition begins to unfold. With no regard for history or legacy, she sells the family land – centuries of cultivation and care erased in an instant. Anna is left heartbroken, lost, and without direction.
With nowhere else to turn and no other family to rely on, she is faced with only one possibility: finding the father she has never met. A man who, according to her bitter and estranged mother, lives on a distant and peculiar shore. A place described as always wet, perpetually muddy, and teeming with perverse strangers.
Anna is about to discover just how wrong her mother might be, and just how much strength she carries within her.
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Serving the Community
As he stood in the dock, face white with fear, Colin Spears braced himself for the worst.
When he had been sentenced to two-hundred and forty hours of community service, he felt as though he had just won the lottery. While carrying out the community service, Colin meets and is taken in by Big Tam McGuire, also known as Mig, a career criminal and charismatic psychopath. Over the weeks, Colin finds himself sucked into a surreal world of crime, drug deals, Hell’s Angels, and the ugly violence of street politics. Throw in a pregnant wife, an ever-increasing drink problem, and the constant threat of violence, and Colin’s life quickly unravels.
Serving the Community follows the downward spiral of the not-so-good Colin Spears, his newfound friendship with the very bad Tam McGuire, and his introduction to a world where things can very quickly turn really ugly.
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Unfamiliar Forms of Light
Told through the eyes of Booba (Grandma), this story follows the life of a young female dancer in 1930s-40s Eastern Europe. It explores themes of relationships, bravery, and unity in the face of hatred, both in the past and today, toward others simply because of their religion, race, colour, sexuality, or gender.
Booba has spent years researching the Holocaust, reading personal accounts, and listening to survivors’ stories. This book does not include names of people or places because she wants you to imagine it is your city, town, or village. She invites you to see yourself and those you know in the story and to experience its reality as if it were your own.
This recollection balances between fact and fiction, yet remains deeply believable. It is also a part of Booba’s heritage, a story she will never stop telling. At its core, this book is about the choices we make, even when limited, and how they shape who we are.
The title comes from a science program that described early life forms as being blind to unfamiliar light, forcing them to adapt to survive or disappear. Booba sees a reflection of humanity in this idea. People are often taught, conditioned, and sometimes forced to believe there is only one way to live, one way to die, and one way to see the world. She refuses to accept this.
She believes in something better.
Human beings are resourceful and intelligent, and she has witnessed countless moments of compassion and support between people. Booba pleads with the world, feeling that time is running out, to embrace our true selves and uncover the beauty we are capable of before it is too late.
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King of Snowland
The sixth Dalai Lama, Cangyang Gyatso, was caught between his devotion to religious duty and his longing for love and freedom. Though bound by the rituals of monastic life, his heart yearned for the ordinary joys of the world. Disguising himself and using a pseudonym, he often ventured beyond the Buddhist palace to form friendships and experience life beyond his sacred role.
His immortal poems, filled with passion and longing, continue to be cherished worldwide. Cangyang Gyatso’s Love Song remains a beloved treasure, echoing through the vast Tibetan regions and beyond.
This book explores the mysterious customs of the Tibetan people and the tragic fate of Cangyang Gyatso, whose story continues to captivate hearts across generations.
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Naughty Morty
Morty is a bull terrier with an enigmatic personality and a busy nature, providing his family with interesting and exuberant antics for them to face on a daily basis.
Whether he’s turning the garden into a crater field, chewing through socks and schoolwork, or sneaking naps in everyone’s beds (even the cat’s), Morty keeps his family on their toes and the neighbours guessing where he’ll show up next.
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