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The shape of family : a novel / by Gowda, Shilpi Somaya,author.;
The Olander family embodies the modern American Dream in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat and Keith, an ambitious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban California. Their strong marriage is built on shared beliefs and love for their two children: headstrong teenager Karina and young son Prem, the light of their home. But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy, and the family's foundation cracks as each member struggles to seek a way forward. Jaya finds solace in spirituality. Keith wagers on his high-powered career. Karina focuses relentlessly on her future and independence. And Prem watches helplessly as his once close-knit family drifts apart.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; East Indian Americans; Families; Suburban life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The shape of family [sound recording] : a novel / by Gowda, Shilpi Somaya,author.; Arserio, Shiromi,narrator.; Adam, Vikas,narrator.; Blackstone Publishing,publisher.; Harper Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Shiromi Arserio and Vikas Adam.The Olander family embodies the modern American Dream in a globalized world. Jaya, the cultured daughter of an Indian diplomat and Keith, an ambitious banker from middle-class Philadelphia, meet in a London pub in 1988 and make a life together in suburban California. Their strong marriage is built on shared beliefs and love for their two children: headstrong teenager Karina and young son Prem, the light of their home. But love and prosperity cannot protect them from sudden, unspeakable tragedy, and the family's foundation cracks as each member struggles to seek a way forward. Jaya finds solace in spirituality. Keith wagers on his high-powered career. Karina focuses relentlessly on her future and independence. And Prem watches helplessly as his once close-knit family drifts apart.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Domestic fiction.; East Indian Americans; Families; Suburban life;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cul-de-sac : a novel / by Fielding, Joy,author.;
Someone in a quiet, unassuming cul-de-sac was shot dead in the middle of the night. Was it Maggie, the perfectionist wife, or Craig, the husband who can't quite live up to her expectations? When Maggie witnessed a shooting and later testified against a killer set free, the couple relocated, putting new pressure on their already strained union. Maggie is constantly looking over her shoulder. She owns a gun, just in case. Was it Nick, a doctor whose family, especially his wife, Dani, must bear the brunt of his ill temper? Nick is an avid hunter, too, and keeps a collection of handguns. Or was it Julia, a recently widowed grandmother? Her grandson is a troublemaker, someone not above stealing from her purse. His friends are equally unsavoury. Her son buys her a gun for her protection. And then there's Olivia and her husband, Vic, who has been laid off, forcing Olivia to become the breadwinner. Vic is resentful. And depressed. He's started drinking heavily, and has threatened to shoot himself on several occasions. Or it could be one of the newlyweds, Aiden and Heidi, who are already on the rocks. Aiden refuses to stand up to his intrusive mother. When Heidi befriends Julia's grandson, it sets the stage for a major blow-up. Every house owns a gun. And anyone can be the victim, or the killer.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Suburban life; Neighbors; Dysfunctional families; Murder; Family secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Robot revolution [sound recording] / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Patterson, Jack,narrator.; Grabenstein, Chris,author.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Jack Patterson."Robots on strike! Sammy's underappreciated mechanical helpers cause chaos in the house! It's up to Sammy and his disabled sister Maddie to keep the peace until his inventor mom reveals her secret project ... and why it was worth the wait"--
Subjects: Children's stories.; Children's audiobooks.; Humorous fiction.; Family life; Inventors; People with disabilities; Robots;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Beach Vibes. by Mallery, Susan.;
Beth is thrilled when her brother Rick begins dating her best friend, Jana, just as Beth begins dating Janas brother. But when she catches Rick with another woman, her visions of an idyllic family future disappear in an instant. Either she betrays her brother, or she keeps his secret and risks losing the man she loves and her best friend. Goodreads Giveaway.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Family Life / Marriage & Divorce; FICTION / Family Life / Siblings; FICTION / Friendship; FICTION / Romance / Contemporary;
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The purchase / by Spalding, Linda.;
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Family life; Frontier and pioneer life; Quakers; Slaves; Values;
© c2012., McClelland & Stewart,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A kid from Marlboro Road : a novel / by Burns, Edward,1968-author.;
"An Irish-American family comes to life in this first novel by actor and independent filmmaker Ed Burns. The book opens at a wake, as our twelve-year-old narrator, an aspiring writer, takes in the death of his beloved grandfather, Pop, a larger-than-life figure to him. The overflowing crowd includes sandhogs in their muddy work boots, old Irish biddies in black dresses and cops in uniform, along with the family in mourning. There's an open casket, the first time he's seen a dead person. Later, at the bar across the street, he tells a story to the assembled crowd about the day his dad proposed to his mom, and how he almost got beat up by her brothers for it, and then how Pop made him propose twice. His mom calls him "Kneenie," and with her husband and older son Tommy lost to her, he's the best thing she's got. He sees her struggling, but doesn't know how to help -- since like his brother and father before him he knows he'll also abandon her soon enough. Stories cascade between the prior generation's colorful origins in the Bronx and the softer world of the Long Island town of Gibson, where the family lives now. There are scenes in the Rockaways, at Belmont Race Track, and in Montauk. Out of individual struggles a collective warmth emerges, a certain kind of American story, raucous and joyous"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Family life; Irish Americans; Mothers and sons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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What a Way to Go. by Mackie, Bella.;
One wealth-obsessed man - who is also dead. One status-obsessed woman - who is the perfect accessory. Their four inheritance-obsessed children - each with a killer instinct. And a murder-obsessed outsider looking to expose them all. Bella Mackie is back with a brilliantly funny and twisty mystery about dysfunctional families, awful rich people, and true crime obsessives - and a murder or two, of course. From the author of 'How To Kill Your Family' (a RADD pick).Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / City Life; FICTION / Crime; FICTION / Family Life / General; FICTION / Humorous / Black Humor; FICTION / Literary;
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Zombies don't eat veggies / by Lacera, Megan,author.; Lacera, Jorge,author,illustrator.; Taylor, Katie-Renee,narrator.;
Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo's parents insist that their niño eat only zombie cuisine, like arm-panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don't eat veggies. But Mo can't imagine a lifetime of just eating zombie food and giving up his veggies. As he questions his own zombie identity, Mo tries his best to convince his parents to give peas a chance.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Family life; Secrets; Vegetarianism; Zombies; VOX books.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The devil in the saddle / by London, Julia.;
"No one cheats on a Prince and gets away with it. And Hallie--Texas socialite, would-be ballerina, and the only daughter of the renowned Prince family--is ready to give her two-timing fiancé a piece of her mind. But fate plants hot, sexy ranch hand and ex-Army Ranger Rafael Fontana quite literally in her way. Her childhood friend is all grown up. He's sexy, he's handsome, and suddenly, after all these years, Hallie is taking notice. Rafe has been in love with Hallie since they were kids, but he was always the help--and she was glamorous and popular, seemingly off-limits to a lowly cowboy. But now he's back at Three Rivers Ranch to help his family and Hallie is there too--and she needs his support. Soon long-buried feelings boil to the surface, and the desire between them is hot and palpable and undeniable. Rafe realizes he wants Hallie--and her adorable puppy--for keeps... he just has to convince her to give true love another shot."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Families; Ranch life; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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