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Leda, a middle-aged divorcee, is alone for the first time in years when her daughters leave home to live with their father. Her initial, unexpected sense of liberty turns to ferocious introspection following a seemingly trivial occurrence. Throughout the novel, Ferrante's language is as finely tuned and intense as ever, and she treats her theme with a fierce, candid tenacity.

In Not with My Daughter!, Terry Vaughan gives dads vital information on how to decode the gestures, facial expressions, and verbal statements of all prospective boyfriends. With two daughters of his own rapidly coming of age, Vaughan realized he couldn't water-board every new boyfriend who came through his door. He came up with strategy that all dads can use to effectively "interview" and accurately assess the new men in their daughters' lives

Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884-1969) was an English novelist who was a bestseller in the mid-20th century. She published eighteen highly acclaimed works of fiction in her lifetime, inspired by her own tragic experiences of family life. Her works consist mainly of dialogue and focus on family life among the late Victorian or Edwardian upper middle class. They deal with money, power, status, incest, adultery, murder, homosexuality – about which she was years ahead of her time – and all the passions and stresses of family life, described with brilliant wit and perception.

From uninitiated parents-to-be to those who know the ropes in families large or small, everyone will find something to relate to in Simon's hilarious and chaotic tales of his own home life. His observations of being a father have delighted his hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram: before now dads are often the forgotten ones who carry the luggage, open stiff jars, take photos on holiday, fix broken bikes, go back to work, do the night feeds and make a mean beans on toast with melted cheese without so much as a pat on the back.

Having narrowly avoided losing everything to her romance scammer ex, artist Delilah Waters is done with men and focused entirely on her quest to buy Puffin Island’s magical lighthouse. It’s a crucial piece of her own family’s history and the perfect space to turn into her home. But then Max Harrington walks through her door.

In this delightful and humorous tale, we follow the life of a struggling Irish charwoman living in the heart of Dublins slums, alongside her naïve teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve. As Mary navigates her first experiences with courtship and romance, both mother and daughter yearn for a way out of their monotonous existence. Through the vibrant backdrop of Dublins parks and shops, James Stephens captures the youthful spirit and a mothers unwavering love, infused with his signature wit. This enchanting story offers a charming glimpse into the lives of the poor, their dreams, and the relentless...

Welcome to the podcast 'Dad, Daughters and Diplomas'! In this podcast we will talk about our high school experiences. Both of my daughters are graduating high school. They are graduating exactly 20 years after I graduated, In the same school too! So we thought it would be fun to discuss the differences 20 years can make. Talk about our favorite classes, tell some funny stories and defenitely NOT get off track! Listen weekly! Every Thursday! Tell a friend and please leave a 5 star review!

A "shamelessly funny" (Kirkus) and utterly original new novel from Mark Leyner about a father and his intense and devout relationship with his daughter and with alcohol. An anthropologist and his daughter travel to Kermunkachunk, the capital of Chalazia, to conduct research for an ethnography on...

In the small town of Beilford, Sue, the Baker's daughter, makes an uncharacteristically impulsive decision to accept a post as housekeeper to Mr and Mrs Darnay, dashing her family's hopes of her marrying a local suitor. And when Mrs Darnay suddenly departs, Sue's position in the house is left open to idle gossip - Mr Darnay is after all an artist, and everybody knows what that means. But it is not until Sue is summoned home that she finally realises the strength of her feelings towards her charming employer. . .

Delve into a delightful mystery tale set in the early 20th century thats as much about the vibrant townsfolk, clever detectives, and intriguing characters as it is about the enigmatic murder. Experience the humorous antics of Scotland Yard agents, local law enforcement, and the towns inhabitants which keep the murder mystery wonderfully elusive. The suspenseful whodunit is preserved until the last moment, and the laughter continues even after the riddle is resolved. As narrated by Sharon Kilmer, this story keeps you guessing and chuckling in equal measure.

Rejoice! A new messiah has come, and her name is Julie. Born to Murray Katz, the solitary (and celibate) keeper of an abandoned lighthouse on the Jersey shore, our protagonist arrives on Earth boasting supernatural abilities evocative of her divine half-brother, Jesus. As a child, she revels in her talent for walking on water, resurrecting dead crabs, and treating fireflies as luminous alphabet blocks. But after she reaches adolescence, her life becomes as challenging and ambiguous as any mortal’s.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Thank you for the perfect blend of nostalgia-drenched humor, wit, and heartbreak, Nora.” — Mandy Moore Joining the ranks of Let’s Pretend This Never Happened and Carry On, Warrior, a fierce, hysterically funny memoir that reminds us that comedy equals tragedy plus...

Here you get the best of both worlds, the unfiltered misadventures of your local Gay Son AND Thot Daughter. From queer politics, sex ed. to the silliest predicaments you ever did hear, we've got you covered. 

Join us on the Bernie’s Daughter Podcast, where host Je’Niece McCullough, the daughter of the late, great Bernie Mac, sits down with the hottest comedians and entertainer around! They chat about the enduring legacy of Bernie Mac and his profound impact on the world of comedy.

Join three self-proclaimed Eldest Daughters in a mix of comedy and advice as Cece, Sophie, and McKenna share their eldest daughter wisdom with the world.

Join us, sisters Lauren and Lissa (Melissa without the ‘ME’), while we discuss things that take up real estate in the weird, dark corners of our minds. We plan to discuss all manner of topics including conspiracies, interesting facts, true crime, stories about our wildly exciting lives, and more. Buckle up because we’re both boisterous Italians with ADHD. *disclaimer* - while we keep our places of work confidential, all opinions, beliefs, and anything else discussed on this podcast do not reflect those of our employers. (and honestly may not even be our own)

“Lively and evocative, Mother Land is a deftly crafted exploration of identity and culture, with memorable and deeply human characters who highlight how that which makes us different can ultimately unite us.”—Amy Myerson, author of The Bookshop of Yesterdays and The Imperfects From the...

A delightfully quirky debut about family bonds and the chaos that ensues when nature and lack of nurture collide. Emily Glass knows she’s neurotic. But she’s got it under control. Sort of. She dons compression socks when she flies (because, you know, deep vein thrombosis) and responds to...

An indoctrinated Catholic father and his firstborn lesbian daughter sit down to discuss topics that often polarize the best of us, while offering living proof that seeing things differently doesn't have to result in division. Daughter-Father Dance is a nuanced, thought-provoking and sometimes hilarious conversation demonstrating how love wins despite our differences—and sometimes because of them. Rather than a third person account of my dad as you've witnessed in my Cathuddhist Buddhatholic blog (where most of his actions cause me to furrow my brow in utter bewilderment) you get to ...

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