Charming, quirky, and funny, this oh-so-relatable novel from the bestselling author of Out of Sorts shines a light on the always-complicated je ne sais quoi of every family’s relationship.As Martine and Jacques Le Guennec prepare for their annual family Christmas dinner, Martine reminds her husband to be on his best behavior. Their son Nicolas is bringing his girlfriend, Jeanne, to their home for the first time, and she doesn’t want Jacques to scare this one off.Jacques has always ruled his roost with patriarchal bravado, and he can’t help but verbally antagonize everyone—especially the wives of his sons. Jeanne, a strong-willed woman who grew up without a father, clashes with the curmudgeon, and she worries that her boyfriend might be too much like his father.It’s all starting to make Martine question everything about her relationship with her husband. And, though she makes that perfectly clear to him, the old dog is not anxious to learn new tricks.When Jeanne saves Jacques’s life, he begins to realize it may be time to change his ways if he wants to hold on to his wife and keep the family close. But is it too late?

Will You Ever Change?

Literature & Fiction

Valognes, Aurélie

Dramas & Plays

Amazon Crossing

Ferdinand Brun hasn’t always been a grumpy old man. Many years ago, he was a grumpy young man. Now he’d much rather spend time with his canine companion, Daisy, than any of his nosy neighbors. But as his behavior becomes increasingly peculiar, his daughter grows concerned and begins to consider moving him into a retirement home.
In order to maintain his freedom, Ferdinand must submit to an apartment inspection by his longtime enemy, the iron-fisted concierge, Mrs. Suarez. Unfortunately, he’s never tidied up a day in his life. His neighbors, precocious ten-year-old Juliette and vivacious ninety-two-year-old Beatrice, come to the rescue. And once he lets these two into his life, things will never be the same. After an eighty-three-year reign of grouchiness, Ferdinand may finally learn that it’s never too late to start living.

Out of Sorts

Humor & Satire

Marins d'eau douce

Ravard, François

Children's Books

FLAM JEUNESSE

Dans certaines familles, les repas de fêtes se suivent et se ressemblent : mêmes plats, mêmes convives, mêmes discussions. Sauf cette année. Il suffit d’un rien pour que les bonnes manières volent en éclat : non-dits, vieilles rancunes et mauvaise foi vont transformer le dîner de fête en un règlement de compte en bonne et due forme. Et si les repas de famille étaient enfin l’occasion de se dire les choses ? Des dialogues enlevés, des personnages hauts en couleur, Un roman drôle et jouissif ! Avec son talent unique pour saisir le vrai dans les relations familiales, Aurélie Valognes nous plonge dans une famille joyeusement dysfonctionnelle, qui ressemble étonnamment à la nôtre.

La Ritournelle

Literary

FAYARD

L'envol

Genre Fiction

La Lignée

Le temps d'un été, Arthur et son petit-fils rattrapent les années perdues. Plus de 60 ans les séparent, mais ensemble ils vont partager les souvenirs de l'un et les rêves de l'autre. Le bonheur serait total si Arthur ne portait pas un lourd secret. 
Un roman sur le temps qui passe, la transmission et les plaisirs simples qui font le sel de la vie. 
Entre émotion, rire et nostalgie, 
Aurélie Valognes nous touche en plein cœur.

Le Tourbillon de la vie

Rose, 36 ans, mère célibataire, est une femme dévouée qui a toujours fait passer les besoins des autres avant les siens. Après avoir perdu son père et son emploi, la jeune femme apprend que Baptiste, son fils unique de 18 ans, quitte la maison. Son monde s’effondre. 
Cette ex-nounou d’enfer est alors contrainte d’accepter de travailler comme dame de compagnie pour une vieille dame riche et toquée, Colette, et son insupportable fille, la despotique Véronique. 
Et si, contre toute attente, cette rencontre atypique allait changer sa vie ?\nUn roman optimiste et un condensé de bonne humeur. 
Éva Roque, Télé 7 jours.

Minute, papillon !

Pousse mais pousse égal

Au petit bonheur la chance (French Edition)

Contemporary

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