Inspired by the website that the New York Times hailed as "redefining mourning," this book is a fresh and irreverent examination into navigating grief and resilience in the age of social media, offering comfort and community for coping with the mess of loss through candid original essays from a variety of voices, accompanied by gorgeous two-color illustrations and wry infographics. At a time when we mourn public figures and national tragedies with hashtags, where intimate posts about loss go viral and we receive automated birthday reminders for dead friends, it’s clear we are navigating new terrain without a road map. Let’s face it: most of us have always had a difficult time talking about death and sharing our grief. We’re awkward and uncertain; we avoid, ignore, or even deny feelings of sadness; we offer platitudes; we send sympathy bouquets whittled out of fruit. Enter Rebecca Soffer and Gabrielle Birkner, who can help us do better. Each having lost parents as young adults, they co-founded Modern Loss, responding to a need to change the dialogue around the messy experience of grief. Now, in this wise and often funny book, they offer the insights of the Modern Loss community to help us cry, laugh, grieve, identify, and—above all—empathize. Soffer and Birkner, along with forty guest contributors including Lucy Kalanithi, singer Amanda Palmer, and CNN’s Brian Stelter, reveal their own stories on a wide range of topics including triggers, sex, secrets, and inheritance. Accompanied by beautiful hand-drawn illustrations and witty "how to" cartoons, each contribution provides a unique perspective on loss as well as a remarkable life-affirming message. Brutally honest and inspiring, Modern Loss invites us to talk intimately and humorously about grief, helping us confront the humanity (and mortality) we all share. Beginners welcome.

Giffin's smash-hit debut novel--basis for the 2011 film--is for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship.

Something Borrowed, Someone Dead continues the tradition in M. C. Beaton's beloved Agatha Raisin cozy mystery series—now a hit show on Acorn TV and public television. Gloria French was a jolly widow with dyed blonde hair, a raucous laugh and rosy cheeks. When she first moved from London to the charming Cotswolds hills, she was heartily welcomed. She seemed a do-gooder par excellence, raising funds for the church and caring for the elderly. But she had a nasty habit of borrowing things and not giving them back, just small things, a teapot here, a set of silverware there. So it's quite the shock when she is found dead, murdered by a poisoned bottle of elderberry wine. Afraid the murder will be a blight on the small town, Parish councillor, Jerry Tarrant, hires private detective Agatha Raisin to track down the murderer. But the village is secretive and the residents resent Agatha's investigation. Of course that doesn't stop the ever-persistent Agatha from investigating and sticking her nose where no one wants it—especially as the suspect list grows. And, as if it isn't enough that Agatha's ex has reentered the picture, the murderer is now targeting Agatha! With M.C. Beaton's Something Borrowed, Someone Dead the bossy, vain, and absolutely irresistible, Agatha Raisin continues to be a fan favorite.

A beautifully repackaged bind-up of two of Emily Giffin's beloved New York Times bestselling novels Something Borrowed: A novel for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship. A hard-working attorney at a large Manhattan firm and a diligent maid of honor to her best friend Darcy, Rachel White has always played by all the rules, quietly accepting the sidekick role to Darcy in their lopsided friendship. But that changes the night that Rachel confesses her feelings to Darcy's fiance, and is both horrified and thrilled to discover that he feels the same way. As the wedding date draws near, events spiral out of control, and Rachel knows she must make a choice between her heart and conscience. In so doing, she discovers that the lines between right and wrong can be blurry, endings aren't always neat, and sometimes you have to risk everything to be true to yourself. Something Blue: A story of betrayal, redemption, and forgiveness. Darcy Rhone has always been able to rely on a few things: Her beauty and charm. Her fiance, Dex. Her best friend, Rachel. She never needed anything else. Or so she thinks until Dex calls off their dream wedding and she uncovers the ultimate betrayal. Blaming everyone but herself, Darcy flees to London and attempts to re-create her glamorous life on a new continent. But to her dismay, she discovers that her tried-and-true tricks no longer apply--and that her luck has finally expired. It is only then that she can begin her journey toward redemption, forgiveness, and true love.

Join Mackenzie Aldkin on her exciting and mysterious journey as she navigates life after being struck by lightning and gaining the ability to hear voices, including those of killers. Along the way, she meets Moira, a nurse and healer who introduces her to the world of fairies and their protection, gifting her a mystical kitten named Shaylee. In Whispered Voices, Mac must prove her boyfriend's innocence while trying to understand her new abilities. In Deceptive Voices, Mac must use her newfound powers to prevent a murder during a mystery theater production, aided by her mysterious gray kitten, Shaylee. In Lost Voices, Mac and her friends must race to find a kidnapped boy before it's too late, aided by the mystical forces surrounding them. In Grinchy Voices, Mac must use her powers to stop a Grinchy-like character from ruining Christmas for the entire town, with the help of Shaylee, the fairy queen and one endearing pixie. And for an added bonus, read Moira's story in The Mystery of Moira. Follow Mac on her journey of self-discovery and adventure in this thrilling box-set.

Written in response to the Hawk's Nest Tunnel disaster of 1931 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, The Book of the Dead is an important part of West Virginia's cultural heritage and a powerful account of one of the worst industrial catastrophes in American history. The poems collected here investigate the roots of a tragedy that killed hundreds of workers, most of them African American. They are a rare engagement with the overlap between race and environment in Appalachia. Published for the first time alongside photographs by Nancy Naumburg, who accompanied Rukeyser to Gauley Bridge in 1936, this edition of The Book of the Dead includes an introduction by Catherine Venable Moore, whose writing on the topic has been anthologized in Best American Essays.

There is more than one type of storm aiming for Pearl Island! An unusually powerful winter storm is setting its sights on Pearl Island, but is the storm being powered by more than natural weather events? Another type of storm is brewing with the three visitors to the island as well. Morgan has a full house, with the Colbrights staying with her and Cordelia while their home is under repair, and there is no room for her old roommate and the couple traveling with Angela. It is easy to feel the tension between the three newcomers, but Morgan has other things on her mind. Cora is coming, and she is ready for battle. Morgan is finding it hard to concentrate on Cora; Cordelia's place in the Seaver household is threatened and there are strangers jeopardizing the tranquility of the island. Morgan is determined to protect Pearl Island any way she can, and once again her friends are there to give her the support she needs to face all challenges; real and unnatural. Will this be the last battle between her and Cora? And is Morgan strong enough to face what lies ahead?

It's happening again! Mac is only beginning to accept and live with the results from a lightning strike; a feathered scar around her ankle and the sudden ability to hear a voice-the voice of a killer. Added to that are the stories of Fairy Kisses, a budding romance, new friends, a mystical kitten and the excitement of the Christmas holidays. And now she suddenly hears two voices; one filled with love and the other filled with fear. With the kidnapping of little Tommy, in broad daylight at a beach-side playground, Mac realizes who the fearful voice belongs to. But who belongs to the second voice; kidnapper or protector? All clues lead to the waterfront as Mac and her boyfriend Peter race with the others to find the missing boy before it's too late. Old friends are reunited, secrets revealed and Mac wonders if she isn't the only one to sense the mystic forces leading them to Tommy. A mystery for the holidays! Get your copy now to find out what happens.

The postman is delivering more than the mail, and Lily Strauss is dead because of it! Piper Avery and her dog, Daisy, find the body of her neighbor and start asking questions in the attempt to clear the husband, David Strauss, from murder charges. But what they discover has them asking police consultant, Joel Stevens, for his help. Working together Piper and Joel find that Lily's craft shipments are more than they seem. And everyone seems to be looking for one shipment in particular. Who will find it first? Piper or the killer? Get your copy and find out if this will be Piper's Final Delivery.