A " stunningly written memoir" that takes you on the journey of a child abuse and sexual assault survivor turned activist. Photo Gallery included ( Medium).A #1 Bestseller in Cults & Demonism and Parenting & RelationshipsWhen Misty Griffin was six years old, her family started to live and dress like the Amish. Misty and her sister were kept as slaves on a mountain ranch and subjected to almost complete isolation, se...

What do you get when you combine mango cake, murder, and Mom?An unlikely recipe for a better life!When Mom convinces Christy to ditch her "lousy" job and help with the catering business, their fledgling partnership suffers a few setbacks. One of them can't cook, they're short a catering van, and the guest of honor at their first party is murdered.That would be bad enough, but then, Christy's cousin, Celia, becomes the prime suspect.Solving a murder ...

**A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICKNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A coming-of-age classic about a young girl growing up in Chicago • Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world—from the winner of the 2025 Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle.“Cisneros draws on her rich [Latino] heritage...and seduces with precise, spare prose, creat[ing] unforgettable...

Her despicable husband left her for a lingerie model who's barely more than a teenager, and her kids are busy with their own lives. But before Miriam Elizabeth Swanson can work herself up into a true snit about it all, her newest tenant, Liz, arrives from Birmingham with plenty of troubles of her own. Then Miriam meets a man named Harrison, who makes her laugh, makes her cry, and makes her feel like a brand-new woman.It's almost too much for one Manhattan quasi-socialite to handle—...

In this heartful coming-of-age novel, Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes—and when she’s to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift.Mia appears to be a typical kid, but she knows she is far from ordinary. She’s keeping a big secret—sounds, numbers, and words have color for her. No one knows, and Mia wants to keep it th...

Under the Tuscan Sun meets the wide-open sea . . . An Embarrassment of Mangoes is a delicious chronicle of leaving the type-A lifestyle behind—and discovering the seductive secrets of life in the Caribbean.Who hasn’t fantasized about chucking the job, saying goodbye to the rat race, and escaping to some exotic destination in search of sun, sand, and a different way of life? Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband, Steve did just that.In t...

A first novel of the first order—provocative and wickedly clever—this remarkable book re-imagines the conspiracies and coincidences leading to the mysterious 1988 plane crash that killed Pakistan’s dictator General Zia ul-Haq. At the center of the story is Ali Shigri whose father, one of Zia’s colonels, committed suicide under suspicious circumstances. Ali is determined to understand what or who pushed his father to such desperation—and to avenge his death.

The New York Times–bestselling time management book from the author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.Stephen R. Covey's First Things First is the gold standard for time management books. His principle-centered approach for prioritizing gives you time management tips that enable you to make changes and sacrifices needed in order to obtain happiness and retain a feeling of security. First Things First: The Interactive Edition

A "wickedly entertaining, informative and thought-provoking" look at romance, courtship, and other intimacies behind closed Medieval doors (Dr. Markus Kerr, PhD, MDR).Were medieval women slaves to their husband's desires, jealously secured in a chastity belt in his absence? Was sex a duty or could it be a pleasure? Did a woman have a say about her own female sexuality, body, and who did or didn't get up close and personal with it? No. And yes. It's complicated.

Four friends. One night. A secret that changed everything.They grew up believing their friendship would last forever.They were wrong.One choice fractured everything, leaving wounds none of them could name.Twenty years later, they are drawn back into one another’s lives.Old loyalties resurface. Buried truths come to light.And this time, the past refuses to stay quiet.As they confront what was lost, and what was never s...

A Cuban-American cooking show star becomes a seasoned sleuth in this first savory Caribbean Kitchen cozy mystery for fans of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay.“A breath of fresh air” (BookPage): Features a diverse cast of characters, frothy intrigue, and mouthwatering Latinx recipes!Food anthropologist Miriam Quiñones-Smith's move from New York to Coral Shores, Miami, puts her academic career on hold to stay at home with her young son...

The i nfographics e dition of this classic success guide presents Dr. Covey's timeless wisdom in visually powerful, highly readable graphics.Dr. Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is one of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written. Since it was first published in 1989, it has helped tens of millions of people transform their lives for t...