Showing results for "The Joneses" in Literature & Fiction

Risa has everything a busy young professional should have - except a man. It’s time to remedy that situation. When sparks fly between a camerawoman and a former professional football player, it could be the romance each of them is looking for, if the woman can impress his family, in this engaging romantic title.

In our fast-paced world, its all too easy to look back and long for The Good Old Days. Yet, as Solomon wisely noted, There is nothing new under the Sun. Join us as we explore Timothy Titcombs insightful letters from 1863, which address societal issues that resonate even today. In Letters to the Joneses, a former schoolmaster pens thoughtful letters to the citizens of Jonesville, each crafted in response to a fictional character that represents a troubling type of person in their town. Within these letters, we may recognize not only our neighbors but also ourselves. This engaging read serves as...

We join them in September - the start of the farming year - as daughter Megan, a brainy 'plain Jane', sets her sights on Mr Bootle - only to find he's really just interested in birdwatching. December brings 'Goose-Feathering Night' - but Megan's determined to save Gudrun from a plucking. February finds her desperate to get into Oxford University but fearing rejection: could the creepy Mr Jenkins offer a solution?