Títulos em Vida em Família

When Nina was just five years old, her family’s whole world was torn apart when her seventeen-year-old sister Tamara was found dead in the pool of their Cote d’Azur property. Nina’s evidence led to the conviction of their housekeeper’s daughter and occasional babysitter seventeen-year-old Josie for Tamara’s murder. But when new evidence emerges to suggest that Josie was innocent, Nina is forced to question the accuracy of her memories, her role in one of the most notorious cases of the past twenty years, and what actually happened to her sister on that hot summer day.

Back then, all I remember was laughter and joy. I was the first-born child, and I remember so clearly my parents’ joyful faces as I held my little sister, Phoebe, for the first time. But then one devastating day, everything changed, when Phoebe died. And it tore us all apart. Then the third daughter – baby Bea – was born. It was meant to be the start of us healing. Becoming a family again. But the truth was, nothing would ever be the same again.

Man kann sich nur so lange vor der Wahrheit verschließen, bis sie an die Tür klopft. 1961, in der niederländischen Provinz: Seit dem Tod ihrer Mutter lebt Isabel allein in dem großen, von der Zeit gezeichneten Familienhaus. Die Tage ziehen ruhig und geordnet dahin. Doch als ihr Bruder Louis seine ungehobelte Freundin Eva bei ihr einquartiert, geraten Isabels stille Routinen ins Wanken, und das Haus, das einst Schutz und Sicherheit bot, wird zum Schauplatz unheimlicher Veränderungen.

Lady Madeline Sheldon and her cousin, Miss Elizabeth Freemantle, are given permission to visit Bath if they agree to take Lord Rushton's daughters with them. The two girls have been running wild in London and it is believed that a change of scene will be of benefit to them. But Beau, the Duke of Silchester, soon comes to regret his decision to allow his youngest sister and cousin to leave home supervised only by his man of affairs..

King—A Master in the Making by Leon Wheeler tells the inspiring story of a young boy named King, whose life is profoundly shaped by his grandfather's wisdom. As King grows up, his grandfather imparts timeless lessons from Codes and Ethics for Up and Coming Players, teaching him how to navigate life with honor and dignity. Under his grandfather’s guidance, King learns about love, discipline, and the importance of maintaining integrity in a challenging world.

At 72, Gracie Jenkins thought her days of adventure were behind her. Settled into the familiar rhythms of small-town life, she never imagined she'd lace up her trainers for anything more than a stroll down memory lane. But when a forgotten photograph sparks a fire within her, Gracie decides to embark on an extraordinary journey.​ With nothing more than sheer determination, Gracie sets out to conquer the ultimate challenge: training for a marathon. Amidst doubts from her family and peers, she finds unexpected allies in her local running club and a newfound coach in her sister, Jill.

At its heart, Lifelode is the story of a comfortable manor house family. The four adults of the household are happily polyamorous, each fulfilling their ‘lifelode’ or life’s purpose: Ferrand is the lord of the manor, his sweetmate Taveth runs the household, his wife Chayra makes ceramics, and Taveth’s husband Ranal works the farm. Their children are a joyful bunch, running around in the sunshine days of the harvest and wondering what their own lifelodes will be.

When Georgie Greene is evacuated to the English countryside to keep him safe from the London Blitz, he can’t think of anything worse than leaving his family behind to face the nightly bombings. With her little brother safe from the air raids, his sister, schoolteacher Kate, prays for a brighter future, but in a time of war, tragedy is never far away. Faced with uncertainty and heartache at every turn, Georgie and Kate must find the courage to carry on without each other. Can they be strong and keep their hopes alive of being a family once again?

In Situs Inversus , Juan Luis Castro Córdoba crafts a rich tapestry of intertwined lives across generations, from a politically turbulent Colombia to the internal struggles of individuals shaped by history, trauma, and resilience. The novel follows Daniel, a taxi driver whose encounters reveal the profound echoes of personal and national conflict, and Barbara, his adoptive mother, whose unwavering strength is rooted in a mysterious bond.

Ein einsamer Fjord, ein Leben mit dem Herzschlag der Gezeiten. Ein Holzhäuschen mit Blick auf den Fjord, im Rücken die Berge und davor ein Steg mit einem kleinen Boot. Mehr braucht Gro Kristjánsdóttir nicht für ihren Neuanfang auf den norwegischen Lofoten. In der Erdölindustrie hat sie Karriere gemacht; durch ihre besondere Fähigkeit, die Natur zu lesen und Ölvorkommen zu entdecken, ist ihr Ruf legendär. All das ist nach dem unerwarteten Tod ihres Mannes Nicklas bedeutungslos geworden.

Ein Hörbuch über die Liebe, den Tod und das Vergessen! Schillernd und magisch sind die Erinnerungen an die Sommerferien bei der Großmutter, geheimnisvoll die Geschichten der Tanten. Katharina Hagena erzählt von den Frauen einer Familie, mischt die Schicksale dreier Generationen. Ein Roman über das Erinnern und das Vergessen – bewegend, herrlich komisch und klug. Als Bertha stirbt, erbt Iris das Haus. Nach vielen Jahren steht Iris wieder im alten Haus der Großmutter, wo sie als Kind in den Sommerferien mit ihrer Kusine Verkleiden spielte.

Einfühlsam, scharf beobachtet und bewegend: Eine Geschichte über Familie, Freundschaft und das Leben. Philipp hat gelernt, sich am Riemen zu reißen, den Mund zu halten und niemandem auf die Nerven zu gehen. Er ist fast achtzehn und steht kurz vor dem Abi. Sein Vater, ein erfolgreicher Chirurg, hat eine neue Freundin und "stemmt die Welt", während seine Mutter nur noch ab und zu verschwommenen in seinen Gedanken auftaucht.

Call me by your name meets Der Alchemist. Im flirrenden Kairo der 1980er-Jahre scheint der Weg eines jungen Arztes vorgezeichnet. Unter den strengen Blicken der Familie führt Tarek die prestigeträchtige Praxis seines verstorbenen Vaters weiter. Als er eine Ambulanz in einem Armenviertel eröffnet, fühlt es sich wie ein Befreiungsschlag an. Dort begegnet er Ali, einem jungen Mann aus dem Quartier. Ihre Freundschaft ist so überraschend wie kompromisslos. Wie kann jemand, der so wenig besitzt, ihm, der alles zu haben scheint, so viel geben?

For fans of Carmen Maria Machado and Jhumpa Lahiri, Ruined a Little When We Are Born delivers a stunning exploration of family and motherhood against the backdrop of Indian diaspora and culture. Tara Isabel Zambrano weaves elements from both the physical and supernatural worlds to beg the question: are we all ruined a little from our first breath?

When Bunny Linden abandons her three children with her older sister, Jayne, in 1972, she knows Jayne will be the perfect mother. The mother Bunny, a teen runaway, could never be. As months turn into years without word, Jayne and her husband, Rodger, a rising journalism star, strive to give the children the opportunity to flourish and feel loved. When Jayne and Rodger finally have a child of their own, a seemingly stable home is built. But then, after nearly a decade, Bunny resurfaces and sets a chain of events in motion that detonates all their lives.

Aspiring quantum physicist Sumi is newly married and has moved into her husband’s family home. Here she observes that the beguilingly tranquil middle-class town of Shantinagar is not very different from her beloved quantum world, with happenings in one house being cryptically entangled with things next door, objects mysteriously disappearing then reappearing again, and unexpected interactions revealing surprising truths.

The sweeping hills and emerald hedgerows seem to dance in the pale Irish sun. Home after far too long, Ginny takes a deep breath and tries to shake off the past. She’s hidden the truth for years. And when Ruari looks at her, his long lashes shading his green eyes, she knows she can’t reveal it now. Her secret would destroy him, as much as it would her… When Ginny Kingston returns to Ireland’s windswept Roone Bay after ten years of self-imposed exile, the last person she wants to run into is black-haired Ruari Savage.

Josie and Finn seem to lead a charmed life, with successful careers, an enviable relationship and an adorable son. But parenthood is no easy ride when your adorable son is hyperactive. When Josie unexpectedly finds herself pregnant again, her feelings are mixed. How can you love your child yet fear to have another who might be just like him? Finn thinks she's overreacting so she turns to her best friend, Clarky. He’s always been there for her, even if Finn suspects ulterior motives.

George McGlory—recent widower, part-time librarian, pub quiz enthusiast and lover of loud shirts witnesses a public health funeral and is deeply moved by the sight of the lonely coffin with no flowers and no mourners in attendance. He joins forces with Elena, a florist, Edwin, an undertaker, Sid, the owner of a bric-a-brac and second-hand furniture emporium, and Roxy his library colleague to form The Light a Candle Society and banish lonely funerals for good.

Charlotte Adams escapes a destitute orphanage in prewar London, only to find herself in the lavish but equally treacherous home of one of England's wealthiest families. Her daughter, Margot Kenworthy, flees to America's heartland, where she takes refuge in a dangerously misunderstood finishing school. Her daughter, Cleo Portman, heads to Hollywood, where she takes on the predatory modeling business in shocking and unprecedented ways.