Recommendations based on Saints for All Occasionsby J. Courtney Sullivan

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  1. Before We Were Yours

    by Lisa Wingate
    Family torn apart is reunited across generations, revealing a powerful tale of resilience and hope.

    Memphis, 1939. Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their father must rush their mother to the ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Fallen

    by David Baldacci
    Amos Decker, a detective with a perfect memory, investigates a small town murder that leads to a larger conspiracy.

    Star FBI detective Amos Decker and his colleague Alex Jamison must solve four increasingly bizarre murders in a dying rust belt town—and the closer they come to the truth, the deadlier it gets in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Small Great Things

    by Jodi Picoult
    A gripping story of racism and justice, exploring the intersections of power and privilege.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race,, Small Great ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Engagements

    by J. Courtney Sullivan
    A novel that explores the concept of marriage through the stories of four couples and the creation of the iconic De Beers diamond campaign.

    A, People Magazine, Top 10 Best Book of the Year, The bestselling author of Maine returns with an exhilarating novel about Frances Gerety, the real pioneering ad woman who coined the famous slogan “A ... (Goodreads)

  5. We Were the Lucky Ones

    by Georgia Hunter
    A family's struggle to survive the Holocaust, showing the power of hope in the face of tragedy.

    It is the spring of 1939 and three generations of the Kurc family are doing their best to live normal lives, even as the shadow of war grows closer. The talk around the family Seder table is of new ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

    by Gabrielle Zevin
    Life of an isolated bookseller is transformed when an unexpected visitor brings unexpected joy.

    “Marvelously optimistic about the future of books and bookstores and the people who love both.”—, The Washington Post, A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Behold the Dreamers

    by Imbolo Mbue
    A Cameroonian family’s struggle to build a better life in America.

    The novel opens in fall 2007 with the interview of an immigrant from Cameroon, Jende Jonga, who is hoping to be hired as a chauffeur for Clark Edwards, a Lehman Brothers executive. Jonga's job allows ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Into the Water

    by Paula Hawkins
    A gripping murder mystery, uncovering secrets hidden in a town's haunted past.

    Following the unexplained death of her sister, Nel, in a pool at the foot of a cliff, Jules Abbott returns to Beckford, a fictional town in Northumberland , to care for her niece, Lena. The novel is ... (Wikipedia)

  9. A Dog's Purpose

    by W. Bruce Cameron
    A dog's journey to discovering its true purpose, through multiple lifetimes and owners.

    The narrator first starts out as a feral Beagle / German Shepherd / terrier mix puppy. A few weeks later, after being nursed by their mother, a feral as well, the dog and his siblings Fast, Sister, ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Serpent King

    by Jeff Zentner
    Three misfit teenagers explore their identities, faith and the power of friendship.

    This is an Alternate Cover edition for ASIN B00ZNE17D2 Dill has had to wrestle with vipers his whole life—at home, as the only son of a Pentecostal minister who urges him to handle poisonous ... (Goodreads)

  11. My Name Is Lucy Barton

    by Elizabeth Strout
    A woman's journey of self-reflection, uncovering secrets from her past.

    Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, to whom she hasn't spoken for many years, comes to see her. Her unexpected visit forces Lucy to confront ... (Goodreads)

  12. Young Jane Young

    by Gabrielle Zevin
    A young woman's affair with a married congressman leads to a scandal and her reinvention as a successful businesswoman.

    “SLY, EXHILARATING . . . HILARIOUS.”, —,People, (Book of the Week), , This is the story of five women . . ., , Meet Rachel Grossman., She’ll stop at nothing to protect her daughter, Aviva, even if it ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Secrets She Keeps

    by Michael Robotham
    Two strangers with dark secrets, whose lives become intertwined in a suspenseful tale of suspense, discovery, and redemption.

    “Two terrific female characters, both with secrets. Add Michael Robotham’s clean prose and whipcrack pacing. The result? A book you won’t be able to put down, although you may occasionally want to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Wife

    by Alafair Burke
    A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband is accused of a scandalous crime. She must confront the truth about their marriage and his past.

    His scandal. Her secret . When Angela met Jason Powell while catering a dinner party in East Hampton, she assumed their romance would be a short-lived fling, like so many relationships between locals ... (Goodreads)

  15. End Game

    by David Baldacci
    An investigation into a high-stakes assassination, uncovering secrets of a powerful cabal.

    Two of the government's most lethal assassins scour rural Colorado to find their missing handler—and discover an insidious and lethal threat along the way in this, New York Times, bestselling ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Something in the Water

    by Catherine Steadman
    A couple's romantic honeymoon turns into a nightmare when they discover something sinister in the water.

    If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker with ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper

    by Phaedra Patrick
    An elderly man embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and healing.

    Look for Phaedra Patrick’s newest perfectly charming read, The Secrets of Love Story Bridge . “An endearing celebration of life.” -RealSimple.com Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove , this curiously ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Breakdown

    by B.A. Paris
    A woman's mental state deteriorates after witnessing a murder, leading her to question her own sanity and the motives of those around her.

    The Breakdown, is the next chilling, propulsive novel from B. A. Paris, the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author of, Behind Closed Doors, and, Bring Me Back., “Even harder to put down ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Marriage of Opposites

    by Alice Hoffman
    A historical novel exploring the life of the mother of Impressionist painter Claude Monet.

    From the New York Times bestselling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things : a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman ... (Goodreads)

  20. Homegoing

    by Yaa Gyasi
    Spanning centuries, the intertwining stories of two African sisters, their descendants, and the legacy of slavery.

    Effia is raised by her mother, Baaba, who is cruel to her. Nevertheless she works hard to please her mother. Known as a beauty, Effia is intended to be married to the future chief of her village, but ... (Wikipedia)

  21. This Is How It Always Is

    by Laurie Frankel
    A family's journey of acceptance and love, as they navigate their child's gender identity.

    New York Times, Bestseller The Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick ,“Every once in a while, I read a book that opens my eyes in a way I never expected.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Secret Daughter

    by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
    An Indian woman's journey to find her daughter and redeem her past.

    Somer's life is everything she imagined it would be — she's newly married and has started her career as a physician in San Francisco — until she makes the devastating discovery she never will be able ... (Goodreads)

  23. One Plus One

    by Jojo Moyes
    A single mother's struggle to make a better life for her and her daughter.

    One single mom. One chaotic family. One quirky stranger. One irresistible love story from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, American audiences have fallen in love with ... (Goodreads)

  24. Echo

    by Pam Muñoz Ryan
    A magical story of courage, hope and friendship, connecting three different generations.

    The framing story is set in Germany circa 1889; , while playing hide-and-seek with his friends, Otto becomes absorbed in a book he had purchased from a Gypsy entitled The Thirteenth Harmonica of Otto ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Fresh Water for Flowers

    by Valérie Perrin
    A cemetery caretaker's life is revealed through the flowers left on the graves. A story of love, loss, and the beauty of life.

    A, WALL STREET JOURNAL, BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2021,A 2020 INDIES INTRODUCE & INDIE NEXT LIST PICK,, A #1 international best-seller,, Fresh Water for Flowers, is an intimately told story about a woman ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Singles Game

    by Lauren Weisberger
    A young tennis player navigates the cutthroat world of professional tennis, facing tough choices and personal sacrifices along the way.

    The new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada and Revenge Wears Prada—a dishy tell-all about a beautiful tennis prodigy who, after changing coaches, suddenly makes ... (Goodreads)

  27. Then She Was Gone

    by Lisa Jewell
    A mother's desperate search for her missing daughter reveals secrets of a dark family history.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER From the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Invisible Girl, and, The Truth About Melody Browne, comes a “riveting” (,PopSugar,) and “acutely observed family drama” ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Heart's Invisible Furies

    by John Boyne
    A man's life journey spanning seven decades and three continents, searching for love and acceptance.

    Cyril Avery is not a real Avery or at least that’s what his adoptive parents tell him. And he never will be. But if he isn’t a real Avery, then who is he? Born out of wedlock to a teenage girl cast ... (Goodreads)

  29. Plainsong

    by Kent Haruf
    Interconnected stories of rural life in small-town America, and the struggles of the people living there.

    A heartstrong story of family and romance, tribulation and tenacity, set on the High Plains east of Denver. In the small town of Holt, Colorado, a high school teacher is confronted with raising his ... (Goodreads)

  30. Commonwealth

    by Ann Patchett
    Intertwining story of two families across multiple generations, and how their lives become intertwined.

    It started at Franny Keating’s christening party. Bert Cousins wasn’t even invited, but looking for an excuse to get out of the house, away from his three noisy children and pregnant wife for a few ... (Wikipedia)