When Matthew's dad gets in trouble, he makes trouble for everyone else too. But with Dad in jail, Matthew and his mom have a chance to put their pieces back together. Mom makes plans for a summer down the coast, fixing up Grandpa's old place in an effort to make ends meet. The beach, the swirling rockpools, and the vast ocean offer new perspective and promise for Matthew as he strikes up a friendship with Bill, an old local who recognizes a fellow 'Saltwater Boy.' Bill shows Matthew how to find pippis and catch fish (and even make a few dollars from it). Bill becomes the paternal figure that Dad isn't—wise and patient—but Bill isn't welcomed in town, and Matthew begins to witness old rivalries and buried truths resurface. Then Dad gets out on parole, and his recklessness puts everything, and everyone, at risk. Heartfelt and poignant, this captivating coming-of-age story navigates the difficult terrain of fractured families, the lies that break, and the ties that bind.

A Best Book of 2020: Open Letters Review "Andrews’s writing is transportingly voluptuous, conjuring tastes and smells and sounds like her literary godmother, Edna O’Brien . . . What makes her novel sing is its universal themes: how a young woman tries to make sense of her world, and how she grows up." –Penelope Green, The New York Times Book Review This “luminous” (TheObserver) feminist coming-of-age novel captures in sensuous, blistering prose the richness and imperfection of the bond between a daughter and her mother It begins with our bodies . . . Safe together in the violet dark and yet already there are spaces beginning to open between us. From that first immaculate, fluid connection, through the ups and downs of a working-class childhood in northern England, the one constant in Lucy’s life has been her mother: comforting and mysterious, ferociously loving, tirelessly devoted, as much a part of Lucy as her own skin. Her mother's lessons in womanhood shape Lucy’s appreciation for desire, her sense of duty as a caretaker, her hunger for a better, perhaps reckless life. At university in glamorous London, Lucy’s background sets her apart. And then she is finished, graduated, adrift. She escapes to a tiny house in Donegal left empty by her grandfather, a place where her mother once found happiness. There she will take a lover, live inside art and the past, and track back through her memories and her mother’s stories to make sense of her place in the world. In “a stunning new voice in British literary fiction” (The Independent) that lays bare our raw, dark selves, Jessica Andrews’s debut honors the richness and imperfection of the bond between a daughter and her mother. Intricately woven in lyrical vignettes, Saltwater is a novel of becoming-- a woman, an artist-- and of finding a way forward by looking back.

When they uncover a treasure map belonging to the ruthless pirate Jean Lafitte, five friends start on a treasure hunting adventure.

War comes to a tiny west African country, with tragic consequences for two teenage boys, Samu and Emmanuel. However, in the case of Emmanuel, all is certainly not doom and gloom. The story of the war and Samus part in it is interwoven with excerpts from a journal in which Emmanuel recounts his experiences of growing up, as well as of the war and its effects on his life.

Another spellbinding trip around the globe with some of today's most celebrated writers and journalists Condé Nast Traveler is the preeminent travel magazine in the United States, boasting a readership of 3.5 million. This second collection of the award-winning magazine's best travel writings, includes essays by luminaries such as, Robert Hughes, Russell Banks, E. L. Doctorow, André Aciman, Pico Iyer, and Edna O'Brien. As the world becomes smaller and ever more accessible, interest in travel writing is only growing greater. So whether readers are preparing for their own journeys or just indulging in an armchair adventure, this new volume of The Condé Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys will open their eyes to the world.

Reproduction of the original: Salt Water by W.H.G Kingston

A story "that describes the boyhood in Scotland and the early adventures at sea of John Paul Jones, who was destined to become a famous seaman."

Ellen Guppy is the reluctant heroine of Ethel Wilson’s final novel, Love and Salt Water. Saddened by a painful childhood, Ellen has adopted a skeptical independence and learned too well to hold her heart in reserve. But, as the novel unfolds, Ellen undergoes something of a sea-change; learning to accept love along with the sorrow that is rarely far from love. First published in 1956, Love and Salt Water is a mature and, at times, disturbing synthesis of Ethel Wilson’s major themes: the independence of human lives, the strange alchemy of chance, and the healing illumination of love.

Dive headfirst into the enigmatic depths of "Salt. Water. Pepper: A Perfect Mock-Tale," a spellbinding tapestry that weaves together mystery, love, and relentless pursuit. Brace yourself for an extraordinary literary escapade where truth lies hidden beneath layers of deception and justice teeters on a precarious tightrope. As you step into the world of this tantalizing fiction, be prepared for an exquisite dance between light and shadow. Follow the intrepid journalists, Richard and Carrie, as they are drawn into a labyrinth of secrets, sparked by an anonymous tip that resurrects the haunting murder case of Hannah. Their quest for truth plunges them into a whirlwind of danger, testing their courage and challenging the very essence of their identities. With Hannah's friends, Edward, Mary, Zac, and Riley, by their sides, this valiant collective group embarks on a treacherous odyssey through the city of Bekswroth—a self-governing sub-Arctic archipelago floating on the edge of reality. In a race against time, they strive to expose the hidden machinations of power that lurk within its shadowy corridors. But beware, for the path to justice is a twisted labyrinth of unforeseen perils. Within the pages of "Salt. Water. Pepper," you'll traverse three distinct realms, each revealing a new layer of truth. In the intoxicating domain of "Salt," the characters come alive, their souls bared to the reader's gaze, beckoning you to decipher their intricate motives. Then, be swept away by the relentless current of "Water" as their journeys take unexpected turns, leaving them forever changed. Finally, the sizzling heat of "Pepper" crackles with revelation, each truth unraveling like a fiery spice that both delights and scorches. As the plot thickens, an electrifying cast of characters emerges, their destinies intertwined by the thinnest of threads. Unravel the enigma of Hannah's murder as she becomes the catalyst for a battle that transcends the bounds of conventional storytelling. The powerful politician, Hannah's father, looms large, while the mysterious industrialist, Randol Tower, shrouds himself in secrets. Together, they form a formidable web of intrigue that threatens to entangle our heroes in a fight for their very lives. Yet, even as danger stalks their every move, another force emerges from the shadows—the relentless lawyer, Brad Hamilton. With his own agenda and a burning desire to restore his tarnished reputation, he becomes an unpredictable wild card, complicating the already perilous landscape. Prepare to be spellbound as the author deftly orchestrates this symphony of suspense, allowing you to experience the heart-pounding crescendos and the tender, achingly beautiful moments that resonate long after the final page is turned. With each word meticulously chosen and every twist crafted to perfection, "Salt. Water. Pepper: A Perfect Mock-Tale" unveils a world where truth blurs with lies and where the taste of justice lingers on the tip of your tongue, begging you to unravel the mysteries that lie within.