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Home Game: An Accidental Guide To Fatherhood
by Michael LewisThe New York Times bestseller: “Hilarious. No mushy tribute to the joys of fatherhood, Lewis’ book addresses the good, the bad, and the merely baffling about having kids.”—Boston Globe When Michael Lewis became a father, he decided to keep a written record of what actually happened immediately after the birth of each of his three children. This book is that record. But it is also something else: maybe the funniest, most unsparing account of ordinary daily household life ever recorded, from the point of view of the man inside. The remarkable thing about this story isn’t that Lewis is so unusual. It’s that he is so typical. The only wonder is that his wife has allowed him to publish it.
Home Hacks: Handy Hints to Make Life Easier (Life Hacks Ser.)
by Dan MarshallDozens of everyday household dilemmas are solved with HOUSEHOLD HACKS, your handy guide to tackling little domestic annoyances, cheaply and swiftly, so you can get on with something more fun. This fully illustrated manual covers everything from ingenious space-saving storage solutions, clever cleaning hacks, DIY and much, much more.
Home Is Burning: A Memoir
by Dan MarshallAn Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Year, 2015For the Marshalls, laughter is the best medicine. Especially when combined with alcohol, pain pills, excessive cursing, sexual escapades, actual medicine, and more alcohol.Meet Dan Marshall. 25, good job, great girlfriend, and living the dream life in sunny Los Angeles without a care in the world. Until his mother calls. And he ignores it, as you usually do when Mom calls. Then she calls again. And again. Dan thought things were going great at home. But it turns out his mom's cancer, which she had battled throughout his childhood with tenacity and a mouth foul enough to make a sailor blush, is back. And to add insult to injury, his loving father has been diagnosed with ALS. Sayonara L.A., Dan is headed home to Salt Lake City, Utah.Never has there been a more reluctant family reunion: His older sister is resentful, having stayed closer to home to bear the brunt of their mother's illness. His younger brother comes to lend a hand, giving up a journalism career and evenings cruising Chicago gay bars. His next younger sister, a sullen teenager, is a rebel with a cause. And his baby sister - through it all - can only think about her beloved dance troop. Dan returns to shouting matches at the dinner table, old flames knocking at the door, and a speech device programmed to help his father communicate that is as crude as the rest of them. But they put their petty differences aside and form Team Terminal, battling their parents' illnesses as best they can, when not otherwise distracted by the chaos that follows them wherever they go. Not even the family cats escape unscathed.As Dan steps into his role as caregiver, wheelchair wrangler, and sibling referee, he watches pieces of his previous life slip away, and comes to realize that the further you stretch the ties that bind, the tighter they hold you together.
Home Land: A Novel
by Sam LipsyteWhat if somebody finally wrote to his high school alumni bulletin and told...the truth! Home Land is a brilliant work from novelist Sam Lipsyte, whom Jeffrey Eugenides calls "original, devious, and very funny" and of whose first novel Chuck Palahniuk wrote, "I laughed out loud--and I never laugh out loud."The Eastern Valley High School Alumni newsletter, Catamount Notes, is bursting with tales of success: former students include a bankable politician and a famous baseball star, not to mention a major-label recording artist. Then there is the appalling, yet utterly lovable, Lewis Miner, class of '89--a.k.a Teabag--who did not pan out. Home Land is his confession in all its bitter, lovelorn glory.Winner of the Believer Book AwardNew York Times Notable Book of the Year
Home Sweet Home: The most hilarious and uplifting book about sisters you’ll read in 2023!
by Amy Lavelle'Uplifting and fun . . . perfect weekend reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Four sisters. One house. It's about to get messy...Poppy, Saffron, Rosemary and Sorrell might be sisters, but they could not be more different... Oldest Poppy has hit all the milestones before turning thirty, but constantly being in control is starting to feel a bit suffocating; peacemaker Saffron will do anything to keep her sisters together even at her own expense; Rosemary has crafted a perfect façade, but cracks in her engagement are beginning to surface; youngest Sorrell is pregnant after a one-night stand, and is determined to do it all on her own for once - without any help from her sisters! But when they inherit their family home, the four must make the decision to keep or sell the house - and they're about to discover that no one gets under your skin quite like family... Can they ever put their differences aside and find a way to move forward together?Heartwarming, uplifting and hilarious, Home Sweet Home is a novel about sisters, misunderstandings and growing up. Perfect for fans of Emma Gannon, Olivia Beirne and Helly Acton.***Praise for Amy Lavelle:Funny and irreverent though the writing is, Hannah's true emotions shine through, and will strike a chord with anyone who has ever lost a loved one. - MY WEEKLYNo one ever teaches us how to grieve. That's the core message that soars through Amy Lavelle's surprisingly uplifting debut. ... This is a story that'll stay with you. - COSMOPOLITAN
Home Sweet Homicide
by Craig RiceA crime writer's family witnesses a real-life murder - the neighbourhood just got dangerous...Perfect for fans of KNIVES OUT'There was never anyone else like Craig Rice' NEW YORK TIMESGrowing up with a crime writer for a mother leaves the Carstairs family with a talent for detection. So when they witnesses a neighbourhood murder, they launch their own investigation. And why not? They know everything about baffling mysteries from reading their mother's books, the publicity could do wonders for her sales, and then she and a handsome detective could fall in love. It's too perfect for words.Marion's too busy wrapping up the loose ends of her latest book for the inconvenience of a real crime. But what's surfacing in the shadows of the house next door is not quite as predictable as fiction: accusations of racketeering, kidnapping and blackmail - and much more...
Home and Away: A Story of Family in a Time of War
by Nancy French David FrenchDavid French, potential independent candidate for the 2016 presidential election, and his wife Nancy deliver a powerful story of what happens when a person--or rather, a family--answers the call to serve their nation. David French picked up the newspaper in the comfort of his penthouse in Philadelphia, and read about a soldier - father of two - who was wounded in Iraq. Immediately, he was stricken with a question: Why him and not me?David was a 37-year-old father of two, a Harvard Law graduate and president of a free speech organization. In other words, he was used to pushing pencils, not toting M16s. His wife Nancy was raising two children and writing from home. She was worrying about field trips and playdates, not about her husband going to war. HOME AND AWAY chronicles not just a soldier at war, but a family at war - a husband in Iraq, a wife and children at home, greeting each day with hope and fear, facing the challenge with determination, tears, and more than a little joy.
Home for Christmas: The most heart-warming and cosy festive story to curl up with this Christmas
by Heidi SwainBella is living her best life in Wynbridge, with her beloved Spaniel, Tink. She&’s found a way to keep the house she inherited from her grandparents while expanding her dream business – Away With the Fairies – and she&’s ecstatic that Christmas is on the horizon! In fact, everything is perfect until family friend, Catherine Connelly asks Bella if she&’d be willing to rent part of the house to freelance author, Jude who is researching the history of the Connelly Clan and Wynthorpe Hall ahead of turning his findings into a book. The plan had been for Jude to stay at the hall, but he can&’t cope with the chaos and Bella reluctantly agrees to open her door to him. Initially, the pair clash but then friendlier feelings begin to grow and Bella finds herself wondering if Jude could become more than just another guest before it&’s time for him to leave. That is, until he announces he has no time for Christmas! With her favourite time of the year suddenly in jeopardy, will Bella ever feel like she&’s home for Christmas?
Home for a Hero (Must Love Dogs)
by Soraya Lane Heatherly BellBest friends in needReluctant Hometown Hero by Heatherly BellFormer army officer Ryan Davis doesn’t relish the high-profile role of town sheriff, but when duty calls, he responds. Even if it means helping animal rescuer Zoey Castillo find her missing dog. When Ryan asks her out, Zoey is wary of a relationship in the spotlight—especially given her past. If the sheriff wants to date her, he’ll have to prove that he’s as good a bet as man’s best friend.The Returning Hero by Soraya LaneSix months after her husband’s death, Jamie knows she has to start living again. And when fellow soldier Brett Palmer turns up, Jamie knows it’s fate. Brett does everything he can to fight their connection. Until the words slip out—he’s always loved her. With a second chance staring them both in the face, there’s no going back…
Home from the Vinyl Cafe: A Year of Stories
by Stuart McleanWelcome to the world of the Vinyl Cafe. Meet Dave, the proud owner of the world's smallest record store. Meet his pal, Kenny Wong, who runs Wong's Scottish Meat Pies. Meet Dave's wife and their children. Watch while they all bump and stumble through a hilarious year of mistakes, miscues, misunderstandings, and muddle. The adventures begin in December with Dave's disastrous yet inspired attempts to cook the family turkey. And they move through the seasons to the following Christmas's fiasco, when Dav...
Home on Apple Blossom Road: A Wedding On Primrose Street; Christmas On Candy Cane Lane; Home On Apple Blossom Road (Life in Icicle Falls #9)
by Sheila RobertsA heartwarming novel of love and friendship, and how they change as we grow up, from USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts Home is where the love is… Colin Wright and Mia Blair grew up in Icicle Falls, but they left years ago—and not on good terms. Now Colin’s grandmother, Justine, has died, and they’ve come home to honor this woman they both loved. That’s when they get some unexpected news. They’re about to inherit something. Jointly. They just have no idea what. It turns out that Justine’s designed a treasure hunt for them, like the ones they enjoyed when they were kids and best friends. But they’re not kids anymore, and they sure aren’t best friends. As for that young love they once shared? Well…it’s complicated. On the trail of Justine’s treasure, they follow a series of clues that take them down memory lane—ending up at the orchard on Apple Blossom Road. What will they find there? And what did Justine know that they didn’t?Previously published
Home on Hollyhock Lane (Orchard Inn)
by Heather McGovernOne special cottage brings together two fixer-uppers in this delightfully sweet small-town romance. As the youngest of three sisters, CeCe Shipley is eager to make her own space in the world. She even has the perfect place in mind—the cottage on Hollyhock Lane–until it's sold to someone else. When the new and irritatingly sexy owner offers to hire CeCe as a historic consultant, she hops at the chance to influence his plans. Though Dustin Long has been searching for a sense of home since childhood, that&’s not why he bought the Hollyhock cottage. He plans to flip it and use the money to launch his construction business. And while every reno project comes with unexpected developments, CeCe beats them all—she&’s as headstrong as she is gorgeous. As they restore the cottage to its former glory, Dustin realizes they&’re also building something new together. Could CeCe be the home Dustin&’s always wanted?
Home on the Ranch: A Nevada Cowboy's Honor
by Stella Bagwell Cathy McDavidLassoing a second chance!Her Rugged Rancher by Stella BagwellLawyer Bella Sundell is ready to put her painful past behind her and open her heart to reclusive rancher Noah Crawford. But once betrayed by the woman he trusted most, Noah is doing his best to resist love—even if Bella is the complete package. Can strong-minded Bella convince gun-shy Noah to give love a second chance?The Rancher’s Homecoming by Cathy McDavidNine years ago, Annie Hennessy and Sam Wyler were deeply in love. When he left to seek his fortune, Annie couldn’t forgive him. Now Sam, widowed with a young daughter, is back and eager to help Sweetheart, Nevada, rebuild after a devastating fire. But Annie needs more than bricks and builders to heal her proud and wounded heart…
Home to Blue Stallion Ranch: A Secret, A Safari, A Second Chance (destination Brides) / Home To Blue Stallion Ranch (men Of The West) (Men of the West #42)
by Stella BagwellFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a horse rancher butts heads then falls in love with a beautiful horse trainer in this western romance.She can tame any wild stallion . . . but can she change this cowboy’s mind?Rancher Holt Hollister has no interest in selling his horses to new neighbor Isabelle Townsend. The petite blonde looks like she stepped off a runway, not a ranch. Yet Isabelle is determined to prove she can hold her own—both in and out of the saddle. Holt may have finally met his match, but is he ready to be the man Isabelle needs to make her dreams come true?
Home to Hope Mountain
by Joan KilbyA place called Hope Hayley Sorenson uses horses to help people heal. But when neighbor Adam Banks asks for her expertise with his teenage daughter, she says no. How can she get involved when all she sees is their past? And the attraction Hayley feels for Adam makes her anything but objective! Yet Adam isn't deterred, and in getting to know the woman they call the horse whisperer, he realizes that she's dealing with her own pain. As Hayley etches a place in Adam's heart, all he wants is to give her the home she truly deserves.
Home to Sparrow Lake
by Lynn PatrickFalling in love is not the planPolice chief Alex Novak is exactly the kind of man Kristen Lange could fall for-if she were staying in Sparrow Lake. But she can’t fall. And she can’t stay. Moving home was a temporary setback, not a life choice! As soon as she lands a job in Chicago, Kristen will be packing her Manolo shoes and hopping back on the fast track.If she’s going to meet her goals, she can’t afford distractions-or involvement. Not in her aunt’s quilting store, not in her widowed sister’s life, and certainly not with Alex. No matter how intriguing-and determined-he is. No matter what she’s starting to feel.
Home to Woefield: A Novel
by Susan Juby“I laughed out loud more times reading this book than any book I’ve read in years….I never wanted to leave Woefield, and you won’t, either.”—Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries and InsatiableSusan Juby, already a reader-favorite YA author, makes her triumphant first foray into adult contemporary fiction with Home to Woefield, a hilarious, wildly original, and wonderfully insightful tale of no-so-ordinary life down on the farm. Told in four delightfully distinct narrative voices—a crusty 70-something farmer, a hair band-loving teen, a precocious 11-year old, and an earnest New Yorker in her 20s—Home to Woefield will enchant readers of all ages, as its motley cast struggles to avoid foreclosure with outlandish schemes and prize-winning chickens.
Home: the most moving and heartfelt novel you'll read this year
by Penny Parkes'Moving, hopeful and heartfelt... an ideal book group read' AJ Pearce A gripping and heartfelt story about overcoming the past and finding where you belong. Anna Wilson travels the world as a professional housesitter – stepping into other people&’s lives - caring for their homes, pets and sometimes even neighbours. Living vicariously. But all Anna has ever really wanted is a home of her own – a proper one, filled with family and love and happy memories. If only she knew where to start. Growing up in foster care, she always envied her friends their secure and carefree lives, their certainty and confidence. And, while those same friends may have become her family of choice, Anna is still stuck in that nomadic cycle, looking for answers, trying to find the courage to put down roots and find a place to call home.Compelling, rich and evocative, Home is Anna&’s journey to discovering that it isn&’t where you settle down that matters, but the people you have around you when you do. &‘I loved this warm and touching story about home, belonging, and finding your way in the world. Vivid, evocative and beautifully written, with a message of hope at its heart&’ Holly Miller 'Friends are where the heart is… I very much enjoyed this thoughtful and absorbing novel' Kate Eberlen 'A gorgeous, thoughtful read' Catherine Isaac 'Clever, warm and funny… The ultimate comfort read' Veronica Henry 'As heartbreaking as it is uplifting, this book wouldn&’t leave me. I loved it&’ Katie Fforde ** WHY READERS LOVE HOME ** 'Sometimes you read a book that genuinely touches your heart. Home by Penny Parkes did that to me... I will be buying this book for friends and for my 18 year old daughter and her friends. I also really hope my book club read it, as there is so much I want to discuss' 5-star reader review 'I felt as though this book touched my heart. I now want to read more of Penny's books as I feel as though I have missed out on her awesome writing' 5-star reader review 'This was without a doubt one of the the most captivating books I have read in quite some time, and I would certainly recommend it to others!' 5-star reader review 'I love this book… I found myself in tears on more than one occasion, smiling and laughing at others… This is a fantastic book and will be recommending it to all of my friends' 5-star reader review 'Goodness me I loved this book. It was so heartfelt and thoughtful… So brilliantly done and the best Penny Parkes to date (they are all brilliant though)' 5-star reader review
Homecoming: Garfield (Garfield)
by Jim Davis Lisa Moore Braden Lamb Shelli Paroline Scott Nickel Sara Talmadge Ben Sears Genevieve FtFeeling mistreated and unappreciated, Garfield embarks on a search for a new home. Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in an old-timey travelling circus. Convinced that this is the place for him, Garfield becomes part of the act. Wait. What is that cannon for? Join Garfield as he travels to find the perfect home, and as he finds a lot of not-so-perfect homes along the way. Writer Scott Nickel (Garfield: His 9 Lives) teams up with artists Sara Talmadge (Steven Universe), Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time), Ben Sears (The Ideal Copy), and Genevieve FT (Betty & Veronica) for this epic adventure <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Homecourt Advantage: A Novel
by Rita Ewing Crystal McCrary-AnthonyThe sports pages trumpet the exploits of the superstar players of the New York Flyers basketball team -- while the gossip columns hint of their infidelities and steamy off-court activities. And in the shadows behind the bright spotlights, the wives and girlfriends struggle to keep the insanity at bay and their relationships alive in a world of fame, big money, shady dealings, and easy sex. Now, with the playoffs looming and the team's future in jeopardy, the temptations to sin are even stronger than ever. And before the season's out, the women behind "the great men" -- led by Casey Rogers, the beautiful, sexy, savvy lawyer wife of the Flyers' star forward -- are going to rock the NBA to its core.
Homegrown Grossology: Icky Things in Your Everyday Life (Grossology)
by Sylvia BranzeiExpand your knowledge on all things gross with these fun facts that hit especially close to home! Perfect for fans of the Weird But True! series.There&’s no escaping gross stuff—even in the comfort of your own home! Discover icky, disgusting fun facts about your body, beloved places like the kitchen, your favorite furry pets, and the creepy-crawlies you pretend don&’t exist.From barf to toilets to cockroaches (oh my!), what&’s gross has never been so fun!
Homer Price
by Robert MccloskeyWelcome to Centerburg! Where you can win a hundred dollars by eating all the doughnuts you want; where houses are built in a day; and where a boy named Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using nothing but his wits and pet skunk.<P><P> The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Award
Homer for the Holidays: The Further Adventures of Wilson the Pug (Tao of Pug)
by Nancy LevineWilson the Pug has taught his many admirers some important life lessons—and he practices what he preaches. One crisp winter day, Wilson comes across a baby pug, lost and alone. Determined to do “the right thing,” as it is written in the Tao-te Ching, Wilson sets out to help his new buddy Homer, and together they embark on a quest to find the puppy a home. Their adventure takes them along comical and surprising paths, where they encounter many new friends as well as some unsavory characters who cause big trouble for the duo. Things start to look bleak for Homer until Santa Claus himself steps in to lend a hand. Homer just might get his wish after all . . . Homer for the Holidays is a heartwarming pug buddy story destined to become a holiday favorite of dog lovers of all ages for years to come.
Homer's Odyssey: An Embiggened Simpsons Guide
by Four Finger DiscountRemember when The Simpsons was the funniest show on television?The Simpsons is the longest running comedy in history. Gracing our screens since 1989, with over 600 episodes, the show is a cultural phenomenon. Whilst it is still drawing huge ratings numbers, there is no argument that during the 90s the show was at its zenith. No other comedy has had as big an impact on society. The Simpsons has influenced the way we communicate with each other. Niche quotes and references have become the secret handshake of millions around the world. In the course of this book, we remember the iconic characters – Hank Scorpio and Lionel Hutz, Rex Banner and Frank Grimes - and we dissect seminal episodes such as Cape Feare, Marge Vs the Monorail and Who Shot Mr. Burns.From celebrity cameos to musical moments, from hidden jokes to insane trivia, this is the essential companion to golden age of The Simpsons. Homer’s Odyssey is a hilarious, intelligent and in-depth analysis of the greatest show on earth. So grab yourself a Flaming Moe, settle in to your groove on the couch, and enjoy our guide to your favourite yellow family.
Homeroom Diaries
by James Patterson Lisa Papademetriou KeinoIn James Patterson's first highly illustrated "diary fiction" story for teens, the mega-bestselling author's most endearing and original teen heroine ever proves that everyone can use a helping hand once in a while.Margaret "Cuckoo" Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional breakdown, but she's turning over a new leaf with her "Operation Happiness". She's determined to beat down the bad vibes of the Haters, the Terror Teachers, and all of the trials and tribulations of high school by writing and drawing in her diary. And when life gets really tough, she works through her own moments of uncertainty through imaginary conversations with her favorite literary characters.Cuckoo's also got a nearly impossible mission: she, along with her misfit band of self-deprecating friends (who call themselves "the Freakshow") decide to bridge the gap between warring cliques and "bring the Nations together". Not everyone is so willing to join hands and get along, but Cuckoo never stops smiling... until one of her closest friends, pushed to desperation by a Hater prank, decides that enough is enough.