Linda Stephens

Dolores is a class-A emotional basket case, and why shouldn't she be? She's suffered almost every abuse and familial travesty that exists: Her father is a violent, philandering liar; her mother has the mental and emotional consistency of Jell-O; and the men in her life are probably the gender's most loathsome creatures.

A heart-wrenching yet tender tale of two women whose boundless devotion to each other is continually challenged in nineteenth century America.

“A memoir that shines with a bright spirit, a generous heart and an entertaining knack for celebrating absurdity.”—The New York Times Book Review
“This is Smith at her finest.”—Library Journal, starred review
Set deep in the mountains of Virginia, the Grundy of Lee Smith’s youth was a place of coal miners, tent revivals, mountain music, drive-in theaters,...

Gossie, the beloved first story in the Gossie & Friends series, is now available in a completely new format! This simple story of friendship and sharing, with its expressive illustrations and childlike gosling characters, shines in this new Green Light Readers, early reader edition. This is just the right book for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own.

Lorelai and Rory are a mother and daughter who are sharing life's ups and downs in a small town in Connecticut. This heartfelt, humorous drama appeals to young and old alike with its blend of traditional family issues and hip attitude.