'A very special book about a family with a secret. It made me laugh, it made me cry, it made me think.' Liane Moriarty, No. 1 bestselling author of BIG LITTLE LIES.All happy families are alike. But happy can be complicated...
Laurie Frankel Books
Laurie Frankel crafts narratives that delve into the intricacies of family dynamics and explore profound moral questions, often against a backdrop of unique circumstances. Her prose is celebrated for its deep empathy and penetrating insight into characters, inviting readers to engage with fundamental human experiences. Frankel tackles themes of identity, love, and belonging with meticulous attention to detail and a keen sense of humor. Her work encourages reflection on what it truly means to be human in the contemporary world.
Family Family
- 386 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Not all adoption stories are filled with pain and regret. A propulsive, sharply funny and strikingly tender novel from New York Times bestselling author Laurie Frankel.
One Two Three
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Mab is the "normal" one, despite Bourne Memorial High School banning that term. She's meticulous about words and definitions, aware that normal isn't truly normal in Bourne. Monday is particular about everything else—abbreviations, contractions, lies, typos, and even clothing colors on specific days. When the local library closed, she hid books throughout her home to keep reading. Mirabel, the smart and slow one, relies on a wheelchair and a voice app for communication, but her right arm and mind function perfectly. Their mother, Nora, named her triplet daughters with "M" names to manage them better. As a single parent, she juggles two demanding jobs—Bourne's only therapist and bartender—while also leading a class-action lawsuit against Bison Chemical. Seventeen years ago, the Bison plant polluted the river, harming the community and leading to a generation born with issues. Nora has fought tirelessly for justice, assuring her daughters they are perfect as they are. When a new student turns out to be the CEO's grandson and Bison plans to reopen the plant, the girls join their mother’s fight to uncover the truth and stop the reopening. This story blends small-town mystery with a girl-superhero narrative, exploring themes of love and family, evoking both laughter and tears.
'GOODBYE FOR NOW is a fabulous, original read - very funny, yet so sad and thought-provoking too. I couldn't put it down' Liane MoriartyFrom the author of THIS IS HOW IT ALWAYS IS, a beautifully written novel for everyone who has ever fallen in love.
Sam Elling vymyslí algoritmus, s jehož pomocí vám počítač naprosto neomylně najde vhodného partnera. Mysleli byste, že se za to dočká mimořádné prémie? Kdepak! Sam za to dostane výpověď – ukáže se totiž, že jeho program je tak geniální, že páry, které se díky němu seznámili, se nerozcházejí – a firma tak přichází o klienty. Sam se díky svému programu seznámí s Meredith a když jeho milované zemře babička, s níž se nestačila rozloučit, vymyslí pro ni algoritmus, s jehož pomocí může s babičkou dál chatovat, e-mailovat skypovat… Ukazuje se, že jeho nový program je zlatý důl… Přinese však vítězství nad smrtí lidem opravdu štěstí?