Showing results for "Human Families" in Literature & Fiction

Ever since the unnamed threat took over, 100-year-old Natália has been stuck inside her Rio de Janeiro apartment, alone. Well, not entirely alone—her loved ones may be gone but they never really left her, plus she’s pretty sure there’s a spy watching her every move through the window.

Brought to you by Penguin. A teenage girl stares at her roof, hoping it won’t collapse over her head. A young student searches the Internet for photos of libraries around the world, hoping he’ll be able to visit them one day. Another walks around the city, taking notes of all the buildings...

One of the giants of Hindi literature, Jainendra introduced the ‘psychological’ in Hindi fiction. Questions of love, marriage and relationships occupy much of Jainendra’s works, taking them into the realm of the internal and the intimate. In The Resignation, Jainendra tells the story of...

From Amartya Sen to Aamir Khan, Raghuram Rajan, Sachin Tendulkar, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Pranab Mukherjee, Arun Jaitley, Nirmala Sitharaman and Sania Mirza among others, in this book eminent journalist Sonia Singh opens a window to the myriad worlds of these stalwarts, who share...

“Old-school creepy… a five-star horror novel.” STEPHEN KING A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to...

In this sweeping WWII family saga inspired by true events, a daughter waits. In 2004, 40-something Luce Vanderveer is driven to uncover the lost childhood of her elderly father. She knows that Japan invaded the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) in 1942. Families were torn from their homes and imprisoned in brutal concentration camps. Starvation, forced labor, and silence about the past left deep scars across generations.

In Human Toll, Ursula (Ursie) Ewart, orphaned at a tender age, is uprooted from her cherished life in the Australian bush and sent to a new home in a nearby country town. Once adored by the station hands—Boshy, Nungi, and Queeby—Ursie now faces a stark reality where she is barely tolerated. Her only ally is Andrew (Andree), an older child navigating the same troubled household. Barbara Baynton, building on her keen observations from Bush Studies, deepens our understanding of womens experiences in the harsh landscape of Australian bush life and culture at the dawn of the 20th century. (...

Step into the quietly mesmerizing world of The Garden Party and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield, a landmark of classic literary fiction that reveals the beauty, tension, and emotional depth hidden in everyday life. This acclaimed collection explores family, social class, childhood, love, and inner awakening through luminous prose and subtle psychological insight. From a garden party shadowed by loss to intimate domestic scenes shaped by unspoken thoughts, each story captures ordinary moments that become unforgettable.

“[Wilder's] finest and most beautiful novel. . . . Spanning two continents and several generations, it begins as a murder mystery and goes on to tell a story, at once dramatic and philosophical, about the range of human courage, aspirations, steadfastness, weakness, defeat and victory.” —...

This enchanting collection of eleven short stories, both humorous and poignant, delves into the lives of English school boys and was first published in 1900. The book quickly gained popularity and led to two sequels The Human Boy Again (1908) and The Human Boy And The War (1916). Eden Phillpotts, a prolific author cherished by readers, crafted an impressive variety of works including novels, short stories, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Note In the context of an English public school, the term fag refers to a junior boy who performs menial tasks for a senior. - Summary by David Wales

Dive into the fascinating tale of Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān, a young boy raised in isolation on a remote island in the Indies, nurtured by an antelope that became his guardian. As he takes his first steps and mimics the sounds of the wildlife around him, Ḥayy learns to communicate with the creatures and adapt to his environment. Crafting his own clothes and shoes from animal skins, he studies the stars and masters the art of astrology. Through his relentless curiosity and keen observations, he gains profound insights into natural science, philosophy, and spirituality, ultimately concluding the ...

Sebastian James Murphy is 20 years, six months and two days old. He loves swimming, fried eggs and Billy Ocean. Sebastian is autistic. And lonely. Veronica wants her son Sebastian to be happy. She wants the world to accept him for who he is. She is also thinking about paying a professional to give him what he desperately wants. Violetta is a high-class escort, who steps out into the night thinking only of money.

Brought to you by Penguin. Susan ‘Zuzu’ Braeburn is almost forty. She has the life she’s always dreamed of – a beautiful house, a child, a successful partner. But something between her and Agnes has been off for a long time, and she can’t help but wonder ‘what if’. What if she had...

From the author of Heaven and Earth, a searing novel of the journey from youth into manhood A heartrending, at times darkly comic but ultimately redemptive novel, Paolo Giordano’s The Human Body is an exploration of brotherhood and family, of modern war and the wars we wage within ourselves...

Perfect People is a compelling and thought-provoking thriller from bestselling Peter James. John and Naomi are grieving the death of their four-year-old son from a rare genetic disorder. They desperately want another child, but they realize the odds of their next child contracting the same...

Named a ‘Most Anticipated Book of 2021’ by Lit Hub and The Millions 'Sestanovich’s elegant prose takes seriously the quiet unrest that can ravage a life' - Raven Leilani, author of Luster ‘Astonishing – one of the best story collections I’ve read in a long time’ Brandon Taylor...

Brought to you by Penguin. A mother and son, estranged for many years, reckon at last with the secret that has kept them apart in this highly anticipated novel by one of the most talented American writers of his generation At forty, Peter, an asylum lawyer in New York City, is overworked and...

A novel inspired by the movie Clergy. Piotr Głuchowski not only develops the movie's threads and unveils the resumes of the characters, but also draws from real-life stories to create a new, shocking narrative about the sins of the Church. These are discovered by a journalist, Ludmiła Zakrzewska, the main character of the novel. While conducting her investigation into the ecclesial pedophilia, she has to make a fundamental choice between love and dignity.

Hi, I’m Dr Jen Henderson - CEO and co-founder of Escendant and The Human Archive. Welcome to The Human Archive Podcast, where each week we explore the power of stories and why preserving them matters now more than ever.As a doctor, I’ve spent decades listening to people’s stories - often in their most vulnerable moments. I’ve witnessed how our voices, memories, and experiences shape who we are. And I’ve also seen how easily those stories can fade. That’s why I’m on a mission to make sure no story, no memory, and no voice is ever lost.In this podcast, I’ll be sharing personal ...

This captivating tale goes beyond the lives of bees, weaving in the authors delightful experiences with his cats, the intriguing behavior of red ants, and the fascinating world of insect psychology. In 19th Century France, Jean Henri Fabre made significant strides by advocating for the inclusion of girls in science classes, a testament to the importance of education for all. This recording is dedicated to the brave young women who pursue knowledge, often facing challenges and the distractions of societal expectations. - Summary by BellonaTimes