Recommendations based on Life and Other Near-Death Experiencesby Camille Pagán

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  1. Everything We Keep

    by Kerry Lonsdale
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, uncovering secrets of her past.

    An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller., A luminous debut with unexpected twists,, Everything We Keep, explores the devastation of loss, the euphoria of finding love again, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. When I'm Gone

    by Emily Bleeker
    A woman discovers the secrets of her late husband, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

    An Amazon Charts and, Wall Street Journal, bestseller. Dear Luke,First let me say—I love you…I didn’t want to leave you… Luke Richardson has returned home after burying Natalie, his beloved wife of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Roses of May

    by Dot Hutchison
    A serial killer is on the loose, and FBI agent Victor Hanoverian must race against time to catch him before he strikes again.

    Four months after the explosion at the Garden, a place where young women known as the Butterflies were kept captive, FBI agents Brandon Eddison, Victor Hanoverian, and Mercedes Ramirez are still ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Good Neighbor

    by A.J. Banner
    A psychological thriller about a woman who suspects her neighbor of murder. As she investigates, she uncovers dark secrets about her own past.

    From a phenomenal new voice in suspense fiction comes a book that will forever change the way you look at the people closest to you…, Shadow Cove, Washington, is the kind of town everyone dreams ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Perfect Son

    by Barbara Claypole White
    A mother struggles to understand and help her son with OCD while dealing with her own past.

    From a distance, Felix Fitzwilliam, the son of an old English family, is a good husband and father. But, obsessed with order and routine, he’s a prisoner to perfection. Disengaged from the emotional ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. The Butterfly Garden

    by Dot Hutchison
    A young woman's struggle to escape captivity after being imprisoned in a garden of butterflies.

    An Amazon Charts bestseller., Near an isolated mansion lies a beautiful garden. In this garden grow luscious flowers, shady trees…and a collection of precious “butterflies”—young women who have been ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Wreckage

    by Emily Bleeker
    A woman searches for answers about her past, uncovering secrets that will change her life.

    Lillian Linden is a liar. On the surface, she looks like a brave survivor of a plane crash. But she’s been lying to her family, her friends, and the whole world since rescue helicopters scooped her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Don't Let Me Go

    by Catherine Ryan Hyde
    A heartwarming story of a young boy and his mother's friend who form an unbreakable bond.

    Former Broadway dancer and current agoraphobic Billy Shine has not set foot outside his apartment in almost a decade. He has glimpsed his neighbors—beautiful manicurist Rayleen, lonely old Ms. ... (Goodreads)

  9. Evelyn, After

    by Victoria Helen Stone
    Evelyn's husband dies in a car accident, and she discovers his infidelity. Seeking revenge, she befriends his mistress and plots her downfall.

    Evelyn Tester is sleepwalking through her suburban life—until a late-night phone call startles her awake. Her husband, a prestigious psychiatrist, has been in an accident. And he isn’t alone. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland

    by Rebekah Crane
    A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.

    According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)

  11. Broken Grace

    by E.C. Diskin
    A suspenseful thriller about a lawyer who returns to her hometown to defend her estranged sister against murder charges.

    On an icy winter’s day in southwest Michigan, Grace Abbott wakes up as the survivor of a car crash. But she’s left with a traumatic brain injury and a terrifying reality: she can’t remember anything. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Secret Wife

    by Gill Paul
    A courageous woman struggles to reunite with her forbidden love in the backdrop of World War 1.

    The USA Today bestseller ‘A cleverly crafted novel and an enthralling story… A triumph.’ DINAH JEFFERIES A Russian grand duchess and an English journalist. Linked by one of the world’s greatest ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Wedding Dress

    by Rachel Hauck
    A wedding dress connects the lives of four women across generations, revealing their stories of love, loss, and redemption.

    Four brides. One Dress. A tale of faith, redemption, and timeless love. Charlotte owns a chic Birmingham bridal boutique. Dressing brides for their big day is her gift . . . and her passion. But with ... (Goodreads)

  14. In the Clearing

    by Robert Dugoni
    A small-town woman’s fight for justice after her family is wrongfully accused of a crime.

    Detective Tracy Crosswhite has a skill, and a soft spot, for tackling unsolved crimes. Having lost her own sister to murder at a young age, Tracy has dedicated her career to bringing justice and ... (Goodreads)

  15. We're All Damaged

    by Matthew Norman
    After a divorce and a failed suicide attempt, Andy Carter returns to his hometown and confronts his past.

    Andy Carter was happy. He had a solid job. He ran 5Ks for charity. He was living a nice, safe Midwestern existence. And then his wife left him for a handsome paramedic down the street., We’re All ... (Goodreads)

  16. Be Frank With Me

    by Julia Claiborne Johnson
    A touching story of a young girl's bond with her eccentric guardian, set in Hollywood.

    AN AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION ADULT DEBUT HONOR BOOK WINNER OF THE AUDIE AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE NARRATOR, LOS ANGELES TIMES, BESTSELLER A sparkling talent makes her fiction debut with this ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Last Train to Istanbul

    by Ayşe Kulin
    A Turkish family defies societal norms and risks everything to save Jewish citizens during WWII. A tale of love, sacrifice, and courage.

    International bestseller by one of Turkey’s most beloved authors... As the daughter of one of Turkey’s last Ottoman pashas, Selva could win the heart of any man in Ankara. Yet the spirited young ... (Goodreads)

  18. Whiskey Beach

    by Nora Roberts
    A man seeks refuge in his family's beach house after being accused of his wife's murder. He finds love and uncovers a family secret.

    For more than three hundred years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore–and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it's home... A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of ... (Goodreads)

  19. My Sister's Grave

    by Robert Dugoni
    Detective's investigation into the disappearance of his sister, uncovering a dark mystery.

    The first book in the series that has garnered millions of readers across the globe, from, New York Times, bestselling author Robert Dugoni. Tracy Crosswhite has spent twenty years questioning the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. My Friend Leonard

    by James Frey
    A man's reflection on his life, and the lessons he has learned from his friend Leonard.

    The New York Times bestselling follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller A Million Little Pieces -the heartrending story of a friendship between a newly-sober James and the charismatic, ... (Goodreads)

  21. Beneath a Scarlet Sky

    by Mark T. Sullivan
    True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.

    Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Storyteller's Secret

    by Sejal Badani
    A woman travels to India to uncover her family's past and discovers a hidden story of love, sacrifice, and tragedy.

    An Amazon Charts,, USA Today, and, Washington Post, bestseller.,, From the bestselling author of, Trail of Broken Wings, comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Takedown Twenty

    by Janet Evanovich
    A comedic crime caper featuring the adventures of a female bounty hunter.

    New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum knows better than to mess with family. But when powerful mobster Salvatore “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi goes on the lam in Trenton, it’s up to Stephanie to find him. ... (Goodreads)

  24. I Know This Much Is True

    by Wally Lamb
    A man's journey of self-discovery, coming to terms with family trauma and understanding his identity.

    The novel takes place in Three Rivers, Connecticut in the early 1990s. Dominick Birdsey's identical twin , Thomas Birdsey, suffers from paranoid schizophrenia . With medication, Thomas is able to ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Rainbow Valley

    by L.M. Montgomery
    A heartwarming tale of the Blythe family and their adventures in Rainbow Valley, where they learn about love, friendship, and forgiveness.

    Anne Shirley has now been married to Gilbert Blythe for 15 years, and the couple have six children: Jem, Walter, Nan, Di, Shirley, and Rilla. After a trip to London, Anne returns to the news that a ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Upside of Falling Down

    by Rebekah Crane
    After surviving a plane crash, Clementine has amnesia and starts a new life in Ireland. But her past catches up with her.

    For Clementine Haas, finding herself is more than a nice idea. Ever since she woke up in an Irish hospital with complete amnesia, self-discovery has become her mission. They tell her she’s the lone ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. An Echo in the Darkness

    by Francine Rivers
    The story of a young Christian slave girl, Hadassah, and her journey through the Roman Empire.

    A prosperous trader, Marcus Lucianus Valerian has made a fortune providing sand and slaves for the Roman games. But Hadassah, a slave in his family's household, has enchanted him with her quiet ... (Goodreads)

  28. Pretty Girls

    by Karin Slaughter
    A gripping thriller of two estranged sisters, reunited after a mysterious tragedy.

    Twenty years ago Claire Scott's eldest sister, Julia, went missing. No one knew where she went - no note, no body. It was a mystery that was never solved and it tore her family apart. Now another ... (Goodreads)

  29. The Guardian

    by Nicholas Sparks
    A young widow and a single father fall in love, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died: a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell

    by Robert Dugoni
    Sam Hell, born with ocular albinism, navigates life's challenges with the help of his mother, a nun, and a friend.

    Wall Street Journal, and, New York Times, bestselling author Robert Dugoni’s coming-of-age story is, according to, Booklist, “a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving ... (Barnes & Noble)