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The family chao : a novel
by Lan Samantha Chang
"An acclaimed storyteller returns with "a gorgeous and gripping literary mystery" that explores "family, betrayal, passion, race, culture and the American Dream" (Jean Kwok). The residents of Haven, Wisconsin have dined on the Fine Chao restaurant's delicious Americanized Chinese food for thirty-five years, happy to ignore any unsavory whispers about the family owners. But when brash, charismatic, and tyrannical patriarch Leo Chao is found dead-presumed murdered-his sons find they've drawn the exacting gaze of the entire town. The ensuing trial brings to light potential motives for all three brothers: Dagou, the restaurant's reckless head chef; Ming, financially successful but personally tortured; and the youngest, gentle but lost college student James. Brimming with heartbreak, comedy, and suspense, The Family Chao offers a kaleidoscopic, highly entertaining portrait of a Chinese American family grappling with the dark undercurrents of a seemingly pleasant small town.
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The family she never met
by Caridad Piñeiro
"Jessica Russo knows nothing about her mother's family or Cuban culture. Every time she's asked about it, her mother has shut down. But when the Cuban grandmother she's never met sends her right-hand man, Luis, to offer Jessica the chance to come to Miami and meet her estranged family, she can't help but say yes, even as she knows it will pain her mother. The woman that Jessica meets is nothing like what she expected. Her grandmother is successful, intelligent, determined, and all too willing to take blame for what has happened to cause the estrangement, and, more importantly, to try and set things right. As Jessica spends time with her grandmother in her beautiful island home, she learns about her family's history and what caused the schism between her mother and grandmother. As days with her grandmother turn to weeks, Jessica is determined to find a way to heal her fractured family. And in the end, Jessica might just learn something about herself and what it means to embrace the many facets of her identity"
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The family
by Naomi Krupitsky
Pushing against the boundaries of society’s expectations and fighting to preserve their complex but life-sustaining friendship, Sofia Colicchio and Antonia Russo, who live in the shadow of their fathers’ unspoken community until Antonia’s father disappears, find their loyalty tested on one fateful night.
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Family fun day
by Katharine Holabird
"It's a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Angelina's dad announces it's too nice out to stay indoors, so they take a family trip to the park! At first, Angelina and her sister, Polly, have a great time riding the carousel, flying a kite, and playing on the swings. But then Polly starts to feel sad that her big sister does everything better. If Angelina can convince her that someday soon she'll be able to do everything Angelina does, this can still be the best family fun day ever!"
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Family reunion
by Chad Richardson
A debut #OwnVoices picture book by a father-and-son writing team follows the experiences of a boy who reluctantly attends a family reunion before discovering that he is enjoying the large and joyful gathering in spite of his apprehensions.
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The many mysteries of the Finkel family
by Sarah Kapit
Two sisters on the autism spectrum find their partnership in a junior detective agency challenged by a mystery involving boundary issues, a new friend’s texts and their father’s burned Shabbat brisket.
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Not a happy family
by Shari Lapeña
When their parents are brutally murdered the night after Easter dinner, three siblings, who stand to inherit millions, are devastated but also wonder if one of them is capable of murder or if a stranger was responsible for tearing this not-so-happy family apart.
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An occasionally happy family
by Cliff Burke
Enduring a disastrous camping vacation of blistering heat, wild bears and annoying fellow vacationers, a boy still mourning the death of his mother is devastated by his father’s introduction of a new girlfriend.
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Skywalker : A Family at War
by Kristin Baver
Leaving no stone unturned in tracing the dynasty’s trials and tribulations, this definitive biography of Star Wars’ first family explores and explains the deeper, more personal story of the Skywalkers, their characters, motivations, and, against seemingly impossible odds, their ultimate triumph.
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We are family
by LeBron James
"When Jayden and his teammates find out there's not going to be a Hoop Group this year--and maybe ever again--they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season"
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Family business
Follows the adventures of mother and daughter attorneys working at their own family law practice
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Boss baby:
The now-adult Templeton brothers come together to stop an evil plan to turn babies into brats
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Addams family /
When the Addams family moves to a new neighborhood, Wednesday forms a friendship with the daughter of a conformist reality television show host
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Instant family /
When a couple decide to become foster parents, they find themselves taking care of three siblings and struggling to learn about parenthood
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Madea family funeral /
When Madea and her family travel to Georgia for a reunion, things take a sudden unexpected turn when they end up planning a funeral which leads to the discovery of family secrets
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Family man /
A headhunter struggles to balance his career with his family life when his ten-year-old son is diagnosed with cancer
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Family Fang /
A brother and sister return home to search for their parents who have disappeared
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Monster family /
When a disconnected family is turned into a group of monsters after a Halloween party, they set out together to find a way to undo the curse
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Lego DC Batman:
Batman, Batgirl, and other DC superheroes race against time to stop the evil Red Hood from destroying the Bat-family and Gotham City
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Farmhouse Family Dinners
by Taste of Home
This lovely keepsake cookbook features more than 150 recipes perfect for special nights around the dinner table. From juicy roasts and savory stews to chocolate cake and blueberry pie, the appeal of a homemade Sunday meal simply can't be beat. You'll find all of these classic recipes and so many others in addition to a handy menu planner, time-saving tips and stories about how today's farm families enjoy time around the table. Cherish the satisfaction of serving a meal you prepared yourself and create memories that last a lifetime.
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Katie Chin's global family cookbook : internationally-inspired recipes your friends and family will love!
by Katie Chin
"Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover comfort food from around the world, and add some international flair to your dinner table. In addition to providing simple recipes for every meal and occasion, Katie includes sidebars explaining how her recipes can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans and those with food allergies--and how to add fresh new flavors to kids' lunches. From "meatless Mondays" to "taco Tuesdays," the recipes in this book include something for everyone!"
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We came, we saw, we left : a family gap year
by Charles J. Wheelan
"Charlie Wheelan and his family do what others dream of: they take a year off to travel the world. This is their story. What would happen if you quit your life for a year? In a pre-COVID-19 world, the Wheelan family decided to find out; leaving behind work, school, and even the family dogs to travel the world on a modest budget. Equal parts "how-to" and "how-not-to"-and with an eye toward a world emerging from a pandemic-We Came, We Saw, We Left is the insightful and often hilarious account of one family's gap-year experiment. Wheelan paints a picture of adventure and connectivity, juggling themes of local politics, global economics, and family dynamics while exploring answers to questions like: How do you sneak out of a Peruvian town that has been barricaded by the local army? And where can you get treatment for a flesh-eating bacteria your daughter picked up two continents ago? From Colombia to Cambodia, We Came, We Saw, We Left chronicles nine months across six continents with three teenagers. What could go wrong?"
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Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Rd Belcamp, Maryland 21017 410-273-5600 hcplonline.org
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