Abbi Waxman Books

When Nina's quiet, bookish life is upturned by the family she never knew she had, she finds herself on a journey to discover if real life can ever live up to fiction

“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin A young woman arrives in Los Angeles determined to start over and discovers she doesn’t need to leave everything behind after all, from Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill When Laura Costello moves to Los Angeles, trying to escape an overprotective family and the haunting memories of a terrible accident, she doesn’t expect to be homeless after a week. (She’s pretty sure she didn’t start that fire — right?) She also doesn't expect to find herself adopted by a rogue bookseller, installed in a lovely but completely illegal boardinghouse, or challenged to save a losing trivia team from ignominy…but that’s what happens. Add a regretful landlady, a gorgeous housemate and an ex-boyfriend determined to put himself back in the running and you’ll see why Laura isn’t really sure she’s cut out for this adulting thing. Luckily for her, her new friends Nina, Polly and Impossibly Handsome Bob aren't sure either, but maybe if they put their heads (and hearts) together they’ll be able to make it work.

Jessica and her daughter Emily are touring colleges. For Jessica, this is going to be the chance to reconnect with the daughter she seems to have lost. But for Emily, it's a preview of freedom, and the chance to explore a new and exciting future. Yet before any of this can happen, their perfectly planned trip is derailed into a series of off-roading misadventures: mother-daughter skiving, skipped mandatory meetings, and a scuffle with the FBI ... With seatbelts fastened, physical and emotional baggage safely stowed away, this mother-daughter duo might be ready to hit the road, but are they ready to reconnect to the person sitting next to them?

An antisocial scientist is unexpectedly pulled back into the spotlight by a life-changing phone call, disrupting her attempt to escape public life. The narrative blends humor with insightful commentary, exploring themes of personal growth and the challenges of facing one's past. As she navigates this unwelcome return, the protagonist confronts her fears and the complexities of social interactions, leading to both comedic and poignant moments.

The plot centers on a misanthropic ex-actress, Julia Mann, who discovers a dead body in her swimming pool, leading to her being a prime murder suspect. Teaming up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor, Natasha Mason, they embark on a chaotic investigation across Los Angeles, navigating through Hollywood, burlesque shows, and country clubs. Their contrasting personalities and shared sarcasm fuel their unlikely partnership, as they face past secrets and eccentric clues while racing against time to clear Julia's name and stay sober.

Odkedy Lilian Girvanovej pred troma rokmi manžel zomrel pri autonehode, je na všetko sama. Hoci za ten čas sa so svojou úlohou matky-vdovy v podstate zmierila, teraz je načase, aby sa naučila – s pomocou svojej až prehnane nápomocnej sestry, sympatického učiteľa z kurzu pre záhradkárov a mierne svojráznych spolužiakov –, ako prírodu nechať, aby sa o všetko postarala: v záhradkárstve, v živote aj v láske.

Ein ganz normales Wohnviertel - wer hinter die Kulissen schaut, ist selber Schuld. Vier Familien sind Freunde und Nachbarn in einem Vorort von Los Angeles. Frances, die gute Seele der Straße, Hausfrau und Mutter, fährt morgens alle Kinder der Straße zusammen zur Schule und holt sie am Nachmittag wieder ab. Eines Tages vergisst die Nachbarstochter ihre Bastelsachen zu Hause. Frances betritt nach vergeblichem Klopfen einfach das Haus der Porters, um sie zu holen. Und stolpert mitten in eine unmissverständliche Szene auf dem Wohnzimmerfußboden: Ihre Freundin Anne beim Sex mit einem deutlich jüngeren Mann … Und das ist dann wohl der Anfang vom Ende der Idylle. Oder?

The young woman Nina Gill is a fierce introvert, happy in her cozy world. The bookstore where Nina works is her sanctuary, if only for some annoying customers. Her mother and a few friends are enough for communication. And then a bunch of people burst into her life people: the fact is that the father, whom the girl never knew, dies, but he has many relatives who want to get to know Nina! A real night terror for an introvert - meetings, conversations, new companies... In addition, her bitter enemy Tom turns out to be a nice man who wants to get to know her better. Maybe it's time to take the plunge and step out of your comfort zone? Especially if Nina wants to know more about her father, who she seems to be very similar to.

Pomluvte sousedy dřiv, než pomluví oni vás. Mohla to být dokonalá čtvrť, kdyby ovšem Frances bez varování nevstoupila do domu Anne a nenačapala ji na podlaze in flagranti s milencem. Nic totiž nezastíní vlastní problémy líp než průšvih u sousedů. Celým předměstím se nekontrolovatelně šíří drby odhalující tajnosti ukryté za fasádami dokonalých domů. Každá manželka tady prožívá svoje soukromé zoufalství. Jenomže všude je spousta upřímných dětí, které toho prozradí víc, než je rodičům milé...