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Mr Finchley Discovers His England

par Victor Canning ...

Collections Livre 1 - Classic Canning
Mr Edgar Finchley, unmarried clerk, aged 45, is told to take a holiday for the first time in his life. He decides to go to the seaside. But Fate has other plans in store…From his abduction by a cheerful crook, to his smuggling escapade off the south coast, the timid but plucky Mr Finchley is plunged into a series of the most astonishing and extraordinary adventures.His rural adventure takes him ... En savoir plus

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Mr Edgar Finchley, unmarried clerk, aged 45, is told to take a holiday for the first time in his life. He decides to go to the seaside. But Fate has other plans in store…From his abduction by a cheerful crook, to his smuggling escapade off the south coast, the timid but plucky Mr Finchley is plunged into a series of the most astonishing and extraordinary adventures.His rural adventure takes him
... En savoir plus
Out Our Way

Gay and Lesbian Life in the Country

par Michael Riordon ...

Michael Riordon celebrates the survival of ordinary, extraordinary people whose experiences are rarely reflected in the media. These stories of courage and humour were gathered in the course of two years and 27,000 kilometres of travel, and some three hundred in-person conversations. ... En savoir plus

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Michael Riordon celebrates the survival of ordinary, extraordinary people whose experiences are rarely reflected in the media. These stories of courage and humour were gathered in the course of two years and 27,000 kilometres of travel, and some three hundred in-person conversations.
... En savoir plus
Can't Even

How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation

par Anne Helen Petersen ...

A BEST BOOK OF THE FALL AS SEEN IN: Apartment Therapy • Book Riot • Business Insider • BuzzFeed • Daily Nebraskan • Entertainment Weekly • Esquire • Fortune •<... ... En savoir plus

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A BEST BOOK OF THE FALL AS SEEN IN: Apartment Therapy • Book Riot • Business Insider • BuzzFeed • Daily Nebraskan • Entertainment Weekly • Esquire • Fortune •<...
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If You Can't Quit Cryin', You Can't Come Here No More

A Family's Legacy of Poverty, Crime and Mental Illness in Rural America

par Betty Frizzell ...

On May 12, 2013, 48-year-old Vicky Isaac of rural Puxico, Missouri—a woman with a history of learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and drug addiction— loaded a .22 caliber handgun and shot her violent addict husband while he slept in the trailer they shared with Vicky’s adult son. Or did she? According to police reports, Vicky called 911 and confessed to the crime.Was this another sad ... En savoir plus

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On May 12, 2013, 48-year-old Vicky Isaac of rural Puxico, Missouri—a woman with a history of learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and drug addiction— loaded a .22 caliber handgun and shot her violent addict husband while he slept in the trailer they shared with Vicky’s adult son. Or did she? According to police reports, Vicky called 911 and confessed to the crime.Was this another sad
... En savoir plus
Deer Hunting with Jesus

Dispatches from America's Class War

par Joe Bageant ...

Years before Hillbilly Elegy and White Trash, a raucous, truth-telling look at the white working poor -- and why they have learned to hate liberalism. What it adds up to, he asserts, is an unacknowledged class war.By turns tender, incendiary, and seriously funny, this book is a call to arms for fellow progressives with little real understanding of "the great beery, NASCAR-loving, church-going, gun ... En savoir plus

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Years before Hillbilly Elegy and White Trash, a raucous, truth-telling look at the white working poor -- and why they have learned to hate liberalism. What it adds up to, he asserts, is an unacknowledged class war.By turns tender, incendiary, and seriously funny, this book is a call to arms for fellow progressives with little real understanding of "the great beery, NASCAR-loving, church-going, gun
... En savoir plus
The Last Cowboys

A Pioneer Family in the New West

par John Branch ...

**"A can't-put-it-down modern Western." —Kirk Siegler, NPRLonglisted for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing**The Last Cowboys is Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter John Branch’s epic tale of one American family struggling to hold on to the fading vestiges of the Old West. For generations, the Wrights of southern Utah have raised cattle and world-champion saddle-bronc riders—many call them ... En savoir plus

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**"A can't-put-it-down modern Western." —Kirk Siegler, NPRLonglisted for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing**The Last Cowboys is Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter John Branch’s epic tale of one American family struggling to hold on to the fading vestiges of the Old West. For generations, the Wrights of southern Utah have raised cattle and world-champion saddle-bronc riders—many call them
... En savoir plus
Un amor

par Sara Mesa ...

Ambiciosa, sólida, arriesgada: vuelve Sara Mesa con una novela en la que las pulsiones más insospechadas de sus protagonistas van emergiendo mientras la comunidad construye su chivo expiatorio.La historia de Un amor ocurre en La Escapa, un pequeño núcleo rural donde Nat, una joven e inexperta traductora, acaba de mudarse. Su casero, que le regala un perro como gesto de bienvenida, no tardará en ... En savoir plus

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Ambiciosa, sólida, arriesgada: vuelve Sara Mesa con una novela en la que las pulsiones más insospechadas de sus protagonistas van emergiendo mientras la comunidad construye su chivo expiatorio.La historia de Un amor ocurre en La Escapa, un pequeño núcleo rural donde Nat, una joven e inexperta traductora, acaba de mudarse. Su casero, que le regala un perro como gesto de bienvenida, no tardará en
... En savoir plus
A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia

par Sherryl Woods ...

Part memoir, part oral history, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods gives us a rare and intimate look at Colonial Beach, Virginia.Rich in narrative history and local color, A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia is an homage to the town of Sherryl Woods’s summers, a place that stole her heart long ago and provided the basis for the many fictional small towns in her ... En savoir plus

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Part memoir, part oral history, #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods gives us a rare and intimate look at Colonial Beach, Virginia.Rich in narrative history and local color, A Small Town Love Story: Colonial Beach, Virginia is an homage to the town of Sherryl Woods’s summers, a place that stole her heart long ago and provided the basis for the many fictional small towns in her
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All Over but the Shoutin'

par Rick Bragg ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize–winner and bestselling author, "a grand memoir.... Bragg tells about the South with such power and bone-naked love ... he will make you cry" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).This haunting, harrowing, gloriously moving recollection of a life on the American margin is the story of Rick Bragg, who grew up dirt-poor in northeastern Alabama, seemingly ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the Pulitzer Prize–winner and bestselling author, "a grand memoir.... Bragg tells about the South with such power and bone-naked love ... he will make you cry" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution).This haunting, harrowing, gloriously moving recollection of a life on the American margin is the story of Rick Bragg, who grew up dirt-poor in northeastern Alabama, seemingly
... En savoir plus
A Zoo in My Luggage

par Gerald Durrell ...

The true and hilarious story of how Gerald Durrell and his wife set up their own zoo. Journeying to the Cameroons, he and his wife, helped by the renowned Fon of Bafut, managed to collect 'plenty beef.' Their difficulties began when they found themselves back at home, with Cholmondely the chimpanzee, Bug-Eye the bush-baby, and other founder members... and nowhere to put them ... En savoir plus

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The true and hilarious story of how Gerald Durrell and his wife set up their own zoo. Journeying to the Cameroons, he and his wife, helped by the renowned Fon of Bafut, managed to collect 'plenty beef.' Their difficulties began when they found themselves back at home, with Cholmondely the chimpanzee, Bug-Eye the bush-baby, and other founder members... and nowhere to put them
... En savoir plus
The Injustice of Place

Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America

par Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer, Timothy J. Nelson ...

A sweeping and surprising new understanding of extreme poverty in America from the authors of the acclaimed $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America.“This book forces you to see American poverty in a whole new light.” (Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America and Evicted)Three of the nation’s top scholars – known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America – turn their ... En savoir plus

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A sweeping and surprising new understanding of extreme poverty in America from the authors of the acclaimed $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America.“This book forces you to see American poverty in a whole new light.” (Matthew Desmond, author of Poverty, by America and Evicted)Three of the nation’s top scholars – known for tackling key mysteries about poverty in America – turn their
... En savoir plus
Ava's Man

par Rick Bragg ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • With the same emotional generosity and effortlessly compelling storytelling that made All Over But the Shoutin’ a beloved bestseller, Rick Bragg continues his personal history of the Deep South.This time he’s writing about his grandfather Charlie Bundrum, a man who died before Bragg was born but left an indelible imprint on the people who loved him. Drawing on their memories, ... En savoir plus

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • With the same emotional generosity and effortlessly compelling storytelling that made All Over But the Shoutin’ a beloved bestseller, Rick Bragg continues his personal history of the Deep South.This time he’s writing about his grandfather Charlie Bundrum, a man who died before Bragg was born but left an indelible imprint on the people who loved him. Drawing on their memories,
... En savoir plus
What Next?

A laugh-out-loud novel from #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low

par Shari Low ...

Collections Livre 3 - The Carly Cooper Series
The final captivating book from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low's fabulous series that will make you laugh and cry...Two weeks, four friends and one big bucket list of secrets to unravel…Val Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a ‘Thelma and Louise’ bucket list style holiday.Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it’s too late.But Val doesn’t want ... En savoir plus

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The final captivating book from the #1, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Shari Low's fabulous series that will make you laugh and cry...Two weeks, four friends and one big bucket list of secrets to unravel…Val Murray and her best friend, Josie had been planning a ‘Thelma and Louise’ bucket list style holiday.Now Josie is gone, and Val needs to make the trip before it’s too late.But Val doesn’t want
... En savoir plus
The Soap Man

Lewis, Harris and Lord Leverhulme

par Roger Hutchinson ...

The true story of a tycoon's dashed dream: "A wonderful little book about what happens when righteous ambition meets stubborn culture." — Scotland on SundayShortlisted for the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year AwardIn 1918, as the First World War was drawing to a close, the eminent industrialist Lord Leverhulme, whose name lives on today within the multinational company Unilever, bought—lock, ... En savoir plus

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The true story of a tycoon's dashed dream: "A wonderful little book about what happens when righteous ambition meets stubborn culture." — Scotland on SundayShortlisted for the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year AwardIn 1918, as the First World War was drawing to a close, the eminent industrialist Lord Leverhulme, whose name lives on today within the multinational company Unilever, bought—lock,
... En savoir plus
You Only Live Once

The laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy from Maxine Morrey

par Maxine Morrey ...

Collections series The Read Yourself Happy Collection
Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her ... En savoir plus

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Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine MorreyPerfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella.When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company her brother and his family. A quiet life becomes her safe space, with no risk of getting hurt.When her
... En savoir plus
Good Neighbors

A page-turning psychological mystery from Mary Grand

par Mary Grand ...

'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances EveshamIt was meant to be a safe place to start again...In need of an escape from her failing marriage, Nia agrees to house-sit her aunt’s cottage on the Isle of Wight. She feels sure the cosy close in a quaint harbour town will be a safe place to hide and figure out what to ... En savoir plus

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'I thoroughly enjoyed this intriguing mystery set in a beautiful location with deliciously menacing undercurrents.' Frances EveshamIt was meant to be a safe place to start again...In need of an escape from her failing marriage, Nia agrees to house-sit her aunt’s cottage on the Isle of Wight. She feels sure the cosy close in a quaint harbour town will be a safe place to hide and figure out what to
... En savoir plus
Under the Mistletoe

par Sue Moorcroft ...

‘Had me longing for snowflakes in the air… I read the book too quickly and need a new Sue Moorcroft already’ NetGalley review, ★★★★★Snuggle up with a mince pie, a cup of cocoa and the most heartwarming book this Christmas from the bestselling Sue Moorcroft.Christmas. A time for family, friends – and rekindling old flames…When Laurel returns to the village of Middledip, she’s looking for a quiet ... En savoir plus

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‘Had me longing for snowflakes in the air… I read the book too quickly and need a new Sue Moorcroft already’ NetGalley review, ★★★★★Snuggle up with a mince pie, a cup of cocoa and the most heartwarming book this Christmas from the bestselling Sue Moorcroft.Christmas. A time for family, friends – and rekindling old flames…When Laurel returns to the village of Middledip, she’s looking for a quiet
... En savoir plus
The Castle Beach Murders

A gripping, page-turning crime mystery thriller from John Nicholl

par John Nicholl ...

Collections Livre 3 - Carmarthen Crime
A gripping crime thriller mystery full of twists and turns, from the UK Top 20 bestselling author of The BrideIt’s different when it’s your daughter.DI Gravel’s daughter Emily has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of a serial killer.Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are piling up and the killer’s ... En savoir plus

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A gripping crime thriller mystery full of twists and turns, from the UK Top 20 bestselling author of The BrideIt’s different when it’s your daughter.DI Gravel’s daughter Emily has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of a serial killer.Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are piling up and the killer’s
... En savoir plus
The Quiet Zone

Unraveling the Mystery of a Town Suspended in Silence

par Stephen Kurczy ...

In this riveting account of an area of Appalachia known as the Quiet Zone where cell phones and WiFi are banned, journalist Stephen Kurczy explores the pervasive role of technology in our lives and the innate human need for quiet."Captures the complex beauty of a disconnected way of life." — The NationWith a new afterword to the paperback editionDeep in the Appalachian Mountains lies the last ... En savoir plus

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In this riveting account of an area of Appalachia known as the Quiet Zone where cell phones and WiFi are banned, journalist Stephen Kurczy explores the pervasive role of technology in our lives and the innate human need for quiet."Captures the complex beauty of a disconnected way of life." — The NationWith a new afterword to the paperback editionDeep in the Appalachian Mountains lies the last
... En savoir plus
Paul O'Grady's Country Life

Heart-warming and hilarious tales from Paul

par Paul O'Grady ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA fascinating and hilarious glimpse into Paul's life at home in the country with his animalsPaul O'Grady's Country Life for the first time gives a glimpse into the home life of one of Britain’s best loved stars, alongside the animals he adores.Sometimes rural idyll, sometimes hell on earth, Paul’s life in rural Kent has been shared over the years with some very vocal ... En savoir plus

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA fascinating and hilarious glimpse into Paul's life at home in the country with his animalsPaul O'Grady's Country Life for the first time gives a glimpse into the home life of one of Britain’s best loved stars, alongside the animals he adores.Sometimes rural idyll, sometimes hell on earth, Paul’s life in rural Kent has been shared over the years with some very vocal
... En savoir plus
The Prince of Frogtown

par Rick Bragg ...

**In the final volume of the Pulitzer Prize–winner's bestselling and beloved American saga that began with All Over but the Shoutin’ and continued with Ava’s Man,this "evocative family memoir” (Boston Globe)delivers an unforgettable rumination about fathers and sons.Bragg documents a mesmerizing journey back in time to the lush Alabama landscape of his youth, to Jacksonville's one-hundred-year-old ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

**In the final volume of the Pulitzer Prize–winner's bestselling and beloved American saga that began with All Over but the Shoutin’ and continued with Ava’s Man,this "evocative family memoir” (Boston Globe)delivers an unforgettable rumination about fathers and sons.Bragg documents a mesmerizing journey back in time to the lush Alabama landscape of his youth, to Jacksonville's one-hundred-year-old
... En savoir plus
Remembering Peasants

A Personal History of a Vanished World

par Patrick Joyce ...

“I had been waiting for much of my life to read this extraordinary book…there are clues and messages for every fortunate reader who picks it up.” —Annie Proulx*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice*A landmark history of the peasant experience, exploring a now neglected way of life that once encompassed most of humanity, but is rapidly vanishing in our time.“What the skeleton is to anatomy, ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

“I had been waiting for much of my life to read this extraordinary book…there are clues and messages for every fortunate reader who picks it up.” —Annie Proulx*A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice*A landmark history of the peasant experience, exploring a now neglected way of life that once encompassed most of humanity, but is rapidly vanishing in our time.“What the skeleton is to anatomy,
... En savoir plus
Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl

A Memoir

par Susan McCorkindale ...

A laugh-out-loud memoir about a city slicker who discovers that Manolos and manure just don?t mix.At her husband?s prompting, suburban mom and New York career woman Susan McCorkindale agreed to give up her stressful six-figure job. Together, they headed down south to a 500-acre beef farm, and never looked back. Well, he didn?t look back. She did. A lot.From playing ?spot the religious billboard? ... En savoir plus

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A laugh-out-loud memoir about a city slicker who discovers that Manolos and manure just don?t mix.At her husband?s prompting, suburban mom and New York career woman Susan McCorkindale agreed to give up her stressful six-figure job. Together, they headed down south to a 500-acre beef farm, and never looked back. Well, he didn?t look back. She did. A lot.From playing ?spot the religious billboard?
... En savoir plus
The Golden Oldies' Book Club

The feel-good novel from MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh

par Judy Leigh ...

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

From MILLION COPY BESTSELLER Judy Leigh'Judy’s done it again. Every woman over a certain age should read this wonderful book' Jennifer BohnetDeep in the Somerset countryside, the Combe Pomeroy village library hosts a monthly book club.Ruth the librarian fears she’s too old to find love, but a discussion about Lady Chatterley’s Lover makes her think again.Aurora doesn’t feel seventy-two and longs
... En savoir plus

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