Short Days

Much-heralded and long awaited, Terry McMillan's tour-de-force novel introduces the Price family matriarch Viola, her sometimes-husband Cecil, and their four adult kids, each of whom sees life—and one another—through thick and thin, and entirely on their own terms. With her hallmark...

When acclaimed mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers first began compiling anthologies of the best crime stories in the 1920s and ’30s, the genre was in the flush of its first golden age. While it is hard to imagine today - after every possible mystery plot has been told, retold, subverted, and played straight again by hundreds of writers over nearly a century - in Sayers’s day there were still twists that had never been seen, and machinations of crime that would shock even jaded Jazz Age fans.

The Bookworm Box is proud to present Two More Days, our second anthology installment. Much like the first installment, Two More Days is an exciting and unique listening experience with contributions from several of our charity's featured authors. Each author was given the same first sentence. Where they took that sentence was completely up to them.

Every I-Day begins with a goodbye. A hotel room before sunrise. A final breakfast. Nervous laughter hiding uncertainty. One last conversation in the car before a door opens—and everything changes. For appointees, Inprocessing Day (I-Day) marks the beginning of challenge, uncertainty, belonging, and transformation. For families, it marks something equally difficult: learning to let go while trusting what years of love, guidance, and preparation have already built. I-Day: A Short Perspective on Beginnings, Belonging, and Becoming is not a handbook for surviving Basic Cadet Training. It ...

THE #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the world’s most beloved writers and New York Times bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body takes his ultimate journey—into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer. “Brims with strange and amazing facts...

“Without question, this is McMillan’s best. A glorious novel....A moving tapestry of familial love and redemption.”—The Washington Post With her hallmark exuberance and a cast of characters so sassy, resilient, and full of life that they breathe, dream, and shout right off the page...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "A hilarious, tender, and altogether life-affirming gem of a book." —Emily Henry, bestselling author of Beach Read A brilliant and touching romantic comedy about two polar opposites, one adorable dog, and living every day to its fullest. When Vanessa Price...

A big, brilliant, spooky collection of classic and contemporary ghost stories that will make you hesitate before turning off that light.

When they get news of another couple’s impending divorce, Rumi forces a conversation that reveals simmering fears, hurt, and secrets in her and Micah’s marriage. And once they confront long overdue questions about the stability of their own family, will their friends’ relationship be the only one coming to an end?

A collection of stories capturing what it means to be a cowboy.

Master the art of high-speed trading and start capturing profits in minutes—not hours. Most trading books teach slow swing strategies or complicated theories that don’t work in fast-moving markets. But professional traders know the real money is often made in small, rapid price movements happening every single day. This is the world of scalping. And if you understand how to read momentum, volume, and price action, you can take advantage of these opportunities repeatedly throughout the trading session. In The Day Trading Scalping Strategy, you’ll learn the same core techniques ...

She asked him to handle his own family holidays. Then she found the file he kept on her. For fifteen years, Julia Hargrove made the Hargrove family look loved. She remembered the cards, the school gifts, the birthday flowers, the seating charts, and every small family obligation her husband Mark treated as invisible until it made him look good. Then Mother's Day came and went with nothing but children's cards and Mark's promise to do something later. So Julia wrote one simple agreement: each spouse would handle their own celebration days and their own side of the family. By morning, Mark ...

You're not a bad golfer. You're just playing the wrong game. Every weekend, you watch your score creep past 100—again. You've tried new clubs, watched YouTube videos, and taken lessons that promised to "fix your swing." Nothing works. Why? Because breaking 100 isn't about perfecting your backswing. It's about making smarter decisions with the game you already have. Breaking 100 in 30 Days is the no-BS strategy guide that finally makes sense. No swing overhauls. No technical jargon. Just a proven system that turns bogey golf into your new normal—in one month. Inside, you'll discover: ✓...

After a decade as a single dad, I thought I had life figured out. I put my broken heart on the shelf to raise my daughter Maddie, and watching her grow into a confident, successful woman has been reward enough. Still, life has a way of throwing curves at you–the kind of curves that will get any guy’s attention. When Maddie’s best friends Lexie and Olivia find themselves homeless after losing their apartment, there’s no question I’m going to offer them refuge. They were there for Maddie during our darkest hours, and it’s my turn to be there for them now.

⭐ Empower the Brave Young Boy in Your Life to Believe in Himself with Just 5 Minutes a Day! ⭐ What if 5 minutes each day could help him face his fears, embrace challenges, and build unshakable confidence? 🔥 Does he ever feel unsure of himself, like he's not brave enough or strong enough to face a challenge? 🔥 Do you wish he could see how incredible he already is, recognize his strengths, and step forward with confidence? Then this book is just what he needs! 📖 I AM 6 AND BRAVE by inspirational author Sati Siroda is packed with uplifting, empowering stories designed to nurture ...

‘WHAT WAS THAT?!?! I didn't plan on staying up til 2am to finish this! It had me gripped from the start. I loved the characters and it kept me guessing until the very last pages! So good!!!’ Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s Christmas Day and my family are opening presents around the tree. Lights twinkle, festive music is playing and everything looks perfect. But when I open an unexpected gift and discover what’s inside, I’m left reeling. I feel like I can’t breathe… The truth I’ve just unwrapped has the power to destroy everything. Looking around at the smiling faces of my ...

On my wedding day, I gave my fiancé’s dominant best man, Marcus, full consent to use me however he wanted. What followed was intense, rough CNC — Consensual Non-Consent. While everyone waited for the ceremony, he hunted me down, ripped my wedding dress, face-fucked me, and brutally bred my married pussy with multiple loads of cum. Even when my husband-to-be knocked on the door, Marcus didn’t stop. He kept fucking and breeding me while I struggled to keep my voice steady. I walked down the aisle freshly used, dripping with another man’s seed, knowing I had just let the best man ...

A Daily Way to Understand the Christian Faith What is God really like? Why do Christians believe what they believe? Can children truly understand theology? 365 Days of Systematic Theology for Kids is a year-long journey designed to help children ages 8–12 understand the foundations of the Christian faith in a clear, thoughtful, and age-appropriate way—one day at a time. Clear Theology, Made for Young Minds This book introduces systematic theology for kids through short daily readings that explain core Christian beliefs using simple language and a logical structure. Children don’t just...

Life’s Too Short Not to Be F*cking Happy: A 100-Day Workbook for Abuse Survivors Finding happiness after an abusive relationship may feel impossible—but it’s not. If you’ve survived a toxic relationship, you know how hard it is to rebuild your life and rediscover joy. Life’s Too Short Not to Be F*cking Happy is your ultimate guide to reclaiming your happiness, self-worth, and hope for the future. This empowering workbook, designed specifically for abuse survivors, offers 100 days of practical exercises to help you heal, grow, and thrive after trauma. Written from the perspective ...

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...