956, Malibu, Something is not right on Paradise Circle. With her name on the Hollywood blacklist and her life on hold, starlet Melanie Cole has little choice in company. There is her next-door neighbor, Elwood, but the screenwriter’s agoraphobia allows for just short chats through open windows. He’s her sole confidante, though, as she and her housekeeper, Eva, an immigrant from war-torn Europe, rarely make conversation. Then one early morning Melanie and Eva spot Elwood’s sister-in-law and caretaker, June, digging in his beloved rose garden. After that they don’t see Elwood at all anymore. Where could a man who never leaves the house possibly have gone? As they try to find out if something has happened to him, unexpected secrets are revealed among all three women, leading to an alliance that seems the only way for any of them to hold on to what they can still call their own. But it’s a fragile pact and one little spark could send it all up in smoke… Read a review by Debra Blunier:
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Meet Sunny. Sunny's only little, but he has big thoughts and most importantly, a big heart. Acting as a guide, mentor, and friend, he'll never judge your questions, worries, or anxieties. We all have them, and this sausage dog is here to help. With charming illustrations throughout, and enchanting lyrical text from the talented author and illustrator, Jake Biggin, Words of Friendship is the perfect story to remind us that we're not alone. Readers will find a loyal companion in Sunny, and Alice's fears, questions, and anxieties are relatable for people big and small. Discover comfort, joy, and acceptance in this little book that's full of friendship and love and reconnect with what's truly important. Read a review by Kathryn Longfellow:
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