Comfort Women

In December 1937, in the capital of China, one of the most brutal massacres in the long annals of wartime barbarity occurred. The Japanese army swept into the ancient city of Nanking and within weeks not only looted and burned the defenseless city but systematically raped, tortured and murdered more than 300,000 Chinese civilians. Amazingly, the story of this atrocity- one of the worst in world history- continues to be denied by the Japanese government.

“Silenced No More: Voices of Comfort Women” weaves the unforgettable stories of the suffering voiceless with themes of forgiveness, conciliation, and unflagging hope, together with the author’s own investigative journey into a tapestry that will open your eyes to one of the largest human rights tragedies in the 20th century: hundreds of thousands of girls and women were trafficked into Imperial Japanese military sex slavery before and during World War II. History infects the present and determines our future. It is this untold history that the author explores. The author, S.J. (Sylvia...

The stunning conclusion of Honeysuckle Island. Get ready for a majestically romantic adventure that spans the past and the present as long-held secrets are finally revealed! Is the famed Oliver Chasing treasure a myth or reality? With Oliver long dead and gone, only one person knows the truth … or does she? Josette Chasing, the crusty matriarch of the family, may be the key to unraveling the mystery surrounding Oliver’s treasure, but she’s in the hospital, struggling to recover from a brutal attack where her beloved diamond necklace was stolen. Deeply in love, Madeline and Banks have ...

Sergeant Gunnhildur, recently promoted from her post in rural Iceland to Reykjavík’s Serious Crime Unit, is tasked with hunting down escaped convict Long Ommi, who has embarked on a spree of violent score-settling in and around the city. Meanwhile, she’s also investigating the murder of a fitness guru in her own city-center apartment. As Gunna delves into the cases, she unearths some unwelcome secrets and influential friends shared by both guru and convict.

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, "Two tigers cannot share the same mountain." However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought-provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, the enmity is between these three "tiger" nations and what prevents them from making peace.

Alexander McCall Smith’s internationally best-selling and award-winning series starring Botswana’s leading lady detective continues with this 11th charming tale. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi travel to the Okavango Delta to visit a safari lodge beset by unexplained events. There they are awestruck by the breathtaking scenery, but also troubled by the region’s many difficulties—not the least of which is the occasional grumpy hippopotamus.

Returning to Cupid's Corner after being left at the altar? Not on Neve Gallagher's bucket list. But when her grandmother needs help at the flower shop, she can't say no. She can, however, say yes to her brother's best friend Rafferty Marchetti—yes to pretending they're dating so she doesn't have to face Valentine's season as "Poor Neve, the Almost-Bride." The problem? Raff's been secretly in love with her for years. And Neve's starting to wonder if the best relationships aren't the ones you plan—they're the ones that surprise you. Tropes: Fake Dating • Brother's Best Friend • ...

My name is Ellie, but in my Amish community a lot of grown men call me Madame Eleanor or The Amish Temptress. In private, of course. You see, I was nineteen when I first snuck out to meet a guy, and realized how much fun it is to fulfill a repressed man’s desires. Ever since then, I've been taking care of the men's needs in my community. Giving them the space to satisfy their unmentionable cravings is what I enjoy doing most. It certainly makes my life more interesting around here. Men stare at my large chest all the time. No one was as bad as Samuel, though. Anytime I’m nearby, ...

Perfect for fans of Pamela Kelley and Rachel Hanna. Escape to the beautiful British coast and fall in love with the little town of Pretty Beach. If you love stories about friendship, small towns, and community, Pretty Beach is just the place for you. Meet the lovely Sallie Broadchurch and follow along as she brings back to life and renovates an unloved old boathouse. Sallie, pretty, forty and down on her luck arrives in Pretty Beach very much looking for a new life by the sea. In the old boathouse she's inherited she's not unhappy to find the neighbour Ben Chalmers - he might just be the ...

When listeners left Ruth at the end of Tender at the Bone, she was in Berkeley, California, working as a chef at the Swallow restaurant. Comfort Me with Apples picks up in 1978; Ruth is still living in a commune with her husband, Doug, but she’s decided to put down her chef’s toque and embark on a career as a restaurant critic. After a bumpy start (at the end of her very first on-the-job dinner, her credit card is unceremoniously rejected), she is soon visiting restaurants all over the world in search of a meal to write home about.

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children. But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Soon he discovers that humanity reached the surface generations ago. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet.

Rachel Rowan yearns for a new start. So, ready for change and up for a challenge, she has decided to relocate to the beautiful coastal town of Swaddle, California, to pursue her lifelong dream of opening her very own bakery! While the majority of the locals are thrilled with her new Comfort Cakes Bake Shop, Rachel soon learns that the owner of a local café is determined to ruin her. When Rachel finds a dead body in her kitchen just before the grand opening and she is accused of the murder, she quickly realizes that this is more than a little friendly rivalry!

Welcome to Clean Slate Ranch: Home of tight jeans, cowboy boots, and rough trails. For some men, it’s a fantasy come true. Reyes Caldero keeps his past buried deep and his emotions buried deeper. But what he doesn’t say he always makes up for with his actions. When the hot chef he once saved...

For Taylour Wilde, life has been full of hardship and heartache since the day she was born. After growing up, depending solely on her older brother, becoming self-sufficient and successful enough to return the affection is her number one goal. Upon returning from college, she learns that her brother has found someone new to accommodate. When his vision gets blurred and lines get crossed, she’s forced to do the unthinkable in honor of him. But after he unexpectedly turns on her, she’s left feeling isolated and forced to search for new, meaningful relationships. Kato is like a breath of ...

My name is Ellie, but in my Amish community a lot of grown men call me Madame Eleanor or The Amish Temptress. In private, of course. You see, I was nineteen when I first snuck out to meet a guy, and realized how much fun it is to fulfill a repressed man’s desires. Ever since then, I've been taking care of the men’s needs in my community. Giving them the space to satisfy their unmentionable cravings is what I enjoy doing most. It certainly makes my life more interesting around here. Bishop John Fisher is stressed. It’s tough being the leader of the Amish church. The one that leads the ...

📘 Too Old for This Nonsense A funny, painfully relatable book for women who have officially run out of patience. You know that moment when someone asks for “just a tiny favor,” and suddenly it’s your whole afternoon? Or when a family gathering turns into an Olympic event in smiling-through-your-teeth? Or when you say “it’s fine” out loud but “absolutely not” in your head? Yeah. This book lives exactly there. Too Old for This Nonsense is a warm, sharp, honest collection of mini-essays for women who have carried the emotional backpack of everyone around them for far too ...

The Indignities of Coach Class, the Torments of Low Thread Count, the Never-Ending Quest for Artisanal Olive Oil, and Other First World Problems David Rakoff’s collection of autobiographical essays, Fraud, established him as one of our funniest, most insightful writers. In Don’t Get Too...

The Perfect Uplifting Gift for Anyone Needing a Dose of Hope and Comfort Discover a collection of heartwarming short stories designed to brighten even the darkest days. "It's Going to Be a Good Day" offers 25 carefully crafted tales inspired by true events, featuring beautiful full-color illustrations that bring each story to life. These accounts of everyday miracles, unexpected kindness, and gentle wisdom remind us of the beauty that exists all around us. The Ideal Gift for: Anyone searching for a great Feel Good book. Someone on their healing journey A loved one in assisted living Friends...

Gorgeous, small-town women's fiction and swoon-worthy escapist romance set in a beautiful British seaside town. If you're looking for a happy ever after with divine characters, settle in and say hello to Pretty Beach. When five-year Pretty Beach resident Darby decides her life is at a complete and utter dead-end, she decides on a whim to start something she's been wanting to do for years. She flips up the lid of her laptop and hits go. That's when life gets really interesting and the little town by the sea she's settled into starts to wrap her in its charm. We watch from the sidelines as a ...

Monsters don’t fall in love. In a world where magic hides in plain sight, four women are pulled into destinies they never asked for, and into the arms of powerful shifters who were never meant to be gentle. Curses awaken. Soulbonds ignite. Enemies become protectors. These cozy fantasy romances deliver slow-burn tension, fated mates, forced proximity, and alpha heroes willing to burn kingdoms for the women they claim. ✨ The Alpha Shifters Collection includes four full-length cozy fantasy romances filled with shifters, witches, soulbonds, prophecy, found family, and happily-ever-afters ...