Explora Books Announces London Book Fair Showcase for Judith A. Perkins Novels on Family, Change, and the American Experience

March 11, 2026 at 02:05 AM EDT

Explora Books will bring three novels by Judith A. Perkins to the London Book Fair on March 10–12, 2026, at Olympia London. Together, these works form a quiet, thoughtful look at American families across different decades, each facing change they did not plan for. Though the settings and eras shift, the books share a clear voice, practical detail, and a steady focus on how ordinary people respond to pressure.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 11th Mar 2026 – A New Beginning follows the Taylor family as they leave a failing farm in Missouri during the late years of the Great Depression. The novel pays close attention to the small, practical decisions that shape a family’s future: selling a ring to buy time, choosing a road across the country, taking a job that leads to another town, and then another. The prose is direct and unadorned, reflecting the hard choices the characters must make. Rather than dramatizing events, the story lets everyday work, school, and family conflict carry the weight of the narrative. It becomes a portrait of migration, education, and the uneasy balance between hope and fear.

In When the Men Come Home, the focus shifts to Portland, Oregon, during World War II. Helen Cunningham steps into a job that gives her financial independence and a strong sense of self. When her husband returns from the war, their marriage must adjust to a new reality neither of them expected. The novel looks closely at the tension between duty, pride, and love. Its strength lies in the emotional push and pull between two people trying to rebuild a life together. The language remains plainspoken, and the scenes rely on conversation and inner thought rather than spectacle.

The Magic of Sand Dollars moves the timeline forward to the 1980s and centers on a coastal Oregon family coping with accident, disaster, and loss. Here, Perkins writes about grief in a gentle, practical way. The story highlights how routine tasks—painting sand dollars, cleaning up after a storm, learning new skills—can help people move forward. The novel gives special attention to the bond between siblings and to the slow process of accepting change.

Across these three books, Perkins keeps her storytelling grounded in work, family ties, and the passage of time. The chapters move in a steady, chronological rhythm, and the narration gives readers access to the thoughts and worries of each character. The result is fiction that feels personal and lived-in, shaped by the routines and responsibilities of everyday life.

Visitors to the London Book Fair will be able to discover these titles at the Explora Books display, where stories of migration, wartime change, and family resilience come together in one author’s clear, steady voice.

A New Beginning, When the Men Come Home, and The Magic of Sand Dollars are available on Amazon and other major retailers.

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