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The Last Time We Say Goodbye
by Cynthia Hand
A heartbreaking story of a teenage girl dealing with the aftermath of her brother's suicide.
In the tradition of, Thirteen Reasons Why, and, All the Bright Places, The Last Time We Say Goodbye, is a deeply affecting novel that will change the way you look at life and death., From, New York ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Light We Lost
by Jill Santopolo
A love story spanning years of secrets, heartache, and moments of hope.
He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last? Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must ... (Goodreads)
All the Missing Girls
by Megan Miranda
A woman returns to her hometown to help find a missing person, but secrets from her past resurface as another person goes missing.
***A, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER*** A, New York Times Book Review, “Editors’ Choice”, Entertainment Weekly, — Thriller Round-Up, The Wall Street Journal, — 5 Killer Books for 2016, Hollywood ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
November 9
by Colleen Hoover
Two strangers meet on November 9th and agree to meet every year on the same day, but life keeps getting in the way.
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life ... (Goodreads)
Certain Girls
by Jennifer Weiner
A young woman's personal journey of self-discovery and familial acceptance.
Readers fell in love with Cannie Shapiro, the smart, sharp-tongued, bighearted heroine of Good in Bed who found her happy ending after her mother came out of the closet, her father fell out of her ... (Goodreads)
What She Knew
by Gilly Macmillan
A mother's worst nightmare comes true when her eight-year-old son goes missing during a walk in the woods.
Rachel Jenner is walking in a Bristol park with her eight-year-old son, Ben, when he asks if he can run ahead. It’s an ordinary request on an ordinary Sunday afternoon, and Rachel has no reason to ... (Goodreads)
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)
Reconstructing Amelia
by Kimberly McCreight
A mother unravels the truth behind her teenage daughter's death, uncovering secrets from the past.
In Reconstructing Amelia , the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s ... (Goodreads)
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
A story of two women's intertwined lives, spanning generations and crossing continents.
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “A lovely novel about the search for family that also happens to illuminate a fascinating and forgotten chapter of America’s history. Beautiful.”—Ann Packer Moving ... (Barnes & Noble)
Secrets of a Charmed Life
by Susan Meissner
A young woman discovers family secrets, learns the power of forgiveness and finds her place in the world.
The author of, A Bridge Across the Ocean, and, The Last Year of the War, journeys from the present day to World War II England, as two sisters are separated by the chaos of wartime... , , Current ... (Goodreads)
The Boston Girl
by Anita Diamant
A woman's story of growing up in the early 20th century, navigating the changing roles of women.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Red Tent and Day After Night, comes an unforgettable coming-of-age novel about family ties and values, friendship and feminism told through the eyes ... (Goodreads)
The Rosie Effect
by Graeme Simsion
A professor's unexpected journey of self-discovery, learning to embrace change.
Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman are back. The Wife Project is complete, and Don and Rosie are happily married and living in New York. But they're about to face a new challenge because - surprise - Rosie ... (Goodreads)
This is Where I Leave You
by Jonathan Tropper
A family comes together during a week of sitting shiva, rediscovering the joys of being a family.
A riotously funny, emotionally raw New York Times bestselling novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind—whether we like it or not. The death of Judd Foxman’s father marks ... (Goodreads)
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)
Still Alice
by Lisa Genova
A woman's struggle to hold on to her identity in the face of a devastating diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience ... (Goodreads)
The Good Daughter
by Karin Slaughter
A woman's quest for justice, uncovering secrets and lies that threaten to tear her family apart.
“,The Good Daughter, is like, Law and Order, meets, The Good Wife,.” —theSkimm, Instant, New York Times, Bestseller,, theSkimm Book Club Pick!,, The stunning new novel from the international #1 ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Rules of Magic
by Alice Hoffman
A family of magical siblings discovering the power of their lineage and the responsibility that comes with it.
An instant New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from beloved author Alice Hoffman—the spellbinding prequel to Practical Magic . Find your magic. For the Owens family, love ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Plain Truth
by Jodi Picoult
A young Amish woman faces the consequences of a difficult decision, navigating the boundaries of faith, justice, and freedom.
The novel recounts the story of how a dead infant found on an Amish farm rocks the entire community. As the police investigate the death, they discover that the baby was not stillborn , but instead ... (Wikipedia)
Behind Closed Doors
by B.A. Paris
Psychological thriller about a seemingly perfect marriage hiding a sinister secret.
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLING DEBUT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU CAN'T MISS! The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? “A hair-raising debut, both unsettling and addictive...A ... (Barnes & Noble)
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)
Lilac Girls
by Martha Hall Kelly
A story of three women's lives, intertwined by World War II, and their remarkable courage.
Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a ... (Goodreads)
It All Comes Back to You
by Beth Duke
A heartwarming story of love, loss, and second chances. A nurse and a veteran find healing and hope in each other's company.
Alabama, 1947. ,, War's over, cherry-print dresses, parking above the city lights, swing dancing.,, Beautiful, seventeen-year-old Violet lives in a perfect world., Everybody loves her.,, In 2012, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Lost Girls
by Heather Young
A family saga that explores the disappearance of three sisters from their secluded lake house in Minnesota in 1935.
In the summer of 1935, six-year-old Emily Evans vanishes from her family’s vacation home on a remote Minnesota lake. Her disappearance destroys her mother, who spends the rest of her life at the lake ... (Goodreads)
Salt to the Sea
by Ruta Sepetys
Vivid tale of a group of refugees struggling to survive in WWII Europe.
New York Times, Bestseller and winner of the Carnegie Medal! ,"Masterfully crafted",—,The Wall Street Journal,For readers of, Between Shades of Gray, and, All the Light We Cannot See, Ruta Sepetys, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Rescue
by Anita Shreve
A group of strangers are brought together by a tragic event, leading to unexpected connections and revelations about their pasts.
A rookie paramedic pulls a young woman alive from her totaled car, a first rescue that begins a lifelong tangle of love and wreckage. Peter Webster pulls a young woman out of a car wreck that should ... (Barnes & Noble)
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
A woman wakes up with amnesia and must reconstruct her life, rediscovering truths hidden in her past.
FROM THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF, THE HUSBAND'S SECRET, AND, BIG LITTLE LIES,. A “cheerfully engaging”(,Kirkus Reviews,) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Safest Lies
by Megan Miranda
A teenage girl's life is turned upside down when her mother is attacked, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about her family.
Can fear be inherited? Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of fear, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn’t set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she ... (Goodreads)
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker
After a brutal assault, a teenage girl undergoes a controversial treatment to erase her memory of the event, but the truth cannot be forgotten.
"An assured, powerful novel that blends suspense and rich family drama...it is, in a word, unforgettable." —William Landay, author of DEFENDING JACOB Wendy Walker's All Is Not Forgotten begins in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
