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A Memory of Violets: A Novel of London's Flower Sellers
by Hazel Gaynor
A heartwarming story of two flower sellers in Victorian London, their struggles, and the power of hope and love.
From the author of the USA Today bestseller The Girl Who Came Home comes an unforgettable historical novel that tells the story of two long-lost sisters—orphaned flower sellers—and a young woman who ... (Barnes & Noble)
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
A family moves to Philadelphia in 1918 to start a new life, but the Spanish flu epidemic changes everything.
From the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life and A Bridge Across the Ocean comes a new novel set in Philadelphia during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which tells the story of a family ... (Goodreads)
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)
The Blue Castle
by L.M. Montgomery
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, learning to take control of her life and find true happiness.
Valancy Stirling is twenty-nine, unmarried (and thus considered an " old maid "), and has lived her entire life with her nagging mother and gossip-minded extended family who actively discourage ... (Wikipedia)
Britt-Marie Was Here
by Fredrik Backman
A woman's quest for independence and self-discovery, learning to embrace life and take risks.
The plot of the novel focuses on a "nag-hag" woman who has recently left her cheating husband and has taken on a job in the city of Borg, working at the recreation center. The city itself is barely a ... (Wikipedia)
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
by Judy Blume
A young girl's journey of self-discovery, navigating the transition from childhood to adolescence.
Margaret Simon is just eleven going on twelve when her family moves from New York City to Farbrook, New Jersey. Margaret's mother is Christian and her father is Jewish . Margaret has been raised ... (Wikipedia)
Secrets of My Hollywood Life
by Jen Calonita
Teenage movie starlet, Kaitlin Burke, struggles to balance her glamorous Hollywood life with her desire for a normal teenage existence.
For fans of The Princess Diaries and Famous in Love, an engrossing look behind the velvet ropes of stardom from a former Teen People Senior Editor who has seen it all. What if your picture was taped ... (Barnes & Noble)
Fall with Me
by Jennifer L. Armentrout
A young woman falls for a tattooed bad boy with a troubled past, but their relationship is threatened by secrets and danger.
Jennifer L. Armentrout (also known as J. Lynn),, New York Times, bestselling author of the Wait for You saga, delivers a new novel of first love, second chances, and scorching chemistry. Eleven ... (Barnes & Noble)
Miracles on Maple Hill
by Virginia Sorensen
A family moves to a farm in Maple Hill to heal from the effects of war. They find joy and healing in nature and community.
Marly's father just returned from the war; he is suffering from mood swings and depression, and seems to be tired all the time. Lee, Marly's mother, moves the family to Maple Hill, a town where the ... (Wikipedia)
The Sunshine Sisters
by Jane Green
Three estranged sisters reunite to care for their narcissistic mother, confronting their past and present struggles along the way.
The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Falling, presents a warm, wise, and wonderfully vivid novel about a mother who asks her three estranged daughters to come home to help her end her life. ... (Goodreads)
Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties
by Camille Pagán
A woman in her late thirties navigates through a divorce, career change, and unexpected romance, discovering her true self in the process.
From bestselling author Camille Pagán comes a hilarious and hopeful story about a woman on the verge of a nervous breakthrough., At fifty-three, Maggie Harris has a good marriage and two mostly happy ... (Barnes & Noble)
I Liked My Life
by Abby Fabiaschi
A woman's suicide leaves her family in disarray, but she continues to guide them from beyond the grave.
Called "marvelous" and "absolutely stunning," this debut asks: What happens when a mother's death leaves her husband and daughter wondering why they thought everything was okay when it was not? ,“An ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Taster
by V.S. Alexander
A young German woman becomes a food taster for Hitler during WWII and must navigate the dangers of her position.
Amid the turbulence of World War II, a young German woman finds a precarious haven closer to the source of danger than she ever imagined—one that will propel her through the extremes of privilege and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Winter Loon
by Susan Bernhard
A young boy struggles to cope with his mother's suicide and his father's absence in rural Wisconsin.
A haunting debut novel about family and sacrifice,, Winter Loon, reminds us of how great a burden the past can be, the toll it exacts, and the freedom that comes from letting it go., Abandoned by his ... (Barnes & Noble)
Saving Max
by Antoinette van Heugten
A mother fights for her son with Asperger's syndrome, who is accused of murder. A gripping legal thriller with a heartwarming family story.
Max Parkman—autistic and whip-smart, emotionally fragile and aggressive—is perfect in his mother's eyes. Until he's accused of murder. Attorney Danielle Parkman knows her teenage son Max's behavior ... (Goodreads)
Two Steps Forward
by Graeme Simsion
Two strangers with different backgrounds embark on a journey of self-discovery while walking the Camino de Santiago.
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project comes a story of taking chances and learning to love again as two people, one mourning her husband and the other recovering from ... (Goodreads)
The Paris Seamstress
by Natasha Lester
A story of a seamstress who flees to Paris during WWII, uncovering family secrets and finding love.
For readers of, Lilac Girls, and, The Nightingale, comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing ... (Barnes & Noble)
Dating You / Hating You
by Christina Lauren
Two Hollywood agents fall in love, but their agencies merge and they're pitted against each other for the same job.
All’s fair in love and work. The first standalone romance by, New York Times, and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (,Beautiful Bastard,) is a sexy, compulsively readable romantic ... (Goodreads)
The Boy Who Dared
by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
A young German boy joins the resistance against Hitler's regime, risking his life to fight for what he believes in.
The majority of the story is told through flashbacks, as Helmuth Hübener , charged with treason , waits in a Berlin prison for his execution . Starting with his memories as a young boy, Helmuth ... (Wikipedia)
The Arrangement
by Sarah Dunn
A married couple decides to explore an open relationship, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.
National Bestseller: A hilarious and emotionally charged novel about a couple who embark on an open marriage-what could possibly go wrong? Lucy and Owen, ambitious, thoroughly-therapized New Yorkers, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Nine Women, One Dress
by Jane L. Rosen
A little black dress becomes the center of attention, weaving together the stories of nine women and their romantic adventures in New York City.
A charming, hilarious, irresistible romp of a novel that brings together nine unrelated women, each touched by the same little black dress that weaves through their lives, bringing a little magic ... (Goodreads)
Two Can Keep a Secret
by Karen M. McManus
Ellery and her twin brother move to a small town with a dark past, where secrets and murders resurface.
"When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own. Fresh off her best-selling breakout, One of Us Is Lying, . . . the author has returned with a juicy second novel. It's even ... (Barnes & Noble)
Unmarriageable
by Soniah Kamal
A modern retelling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" set in Pakistan. A story of love, family, and societal expectations.
In this one-of-a-kind retelling of, Pride and Prejudice, set in modern-day Pakistan, Alys Binat has sworn never to marry—until an encounter with one Mr. Darsee at a wedding makes her reconsider. A ... (Goodreads)
The Truth About Stacey
by Raina Telgemeier
Stacey's life changes when she is diagnosed with diabetes. She navigates friendship, health, and self-acceptance.
Poor Stacey. She just moved to a new town, is still coming to terms with her diabetes, and is facing baby-sitting problems left and right. Fortunately, Stacey has three new friends — Kristy, Claudia, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Summerland
by Elin Hilderbrand
A family drama set in Nantucket, where a mother's sudden death brings her family together to confront their past and present relationships.
A warm June evening, a local tradition: the students of Nantucket High have gathered for a bonfire on the beach. What begins as a graduation night celebration ends in tragedy after a horrible car ... (Goodreads)
Not a Sound
by Heather Gudenkauf
A traumatic event leaves a nurse deaf and struggling to uncover the truth behind a murder.
When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that matters–her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. ... (Goodreads)
Three Things About Elsie
by Joanna Cannon
A poignant tale of an elderly woman's memories and secrets, as she navigates the challenges of aging and friendship.
There are three things you should know about Elsie. The first thing is that she’s my best friend. The second is that she always knows what to say to make me feel better. And the third thing… might ... (Goodreads)
The Glass Ocean
by Beatriz Williams
A tale of three women, linked by a tragedy aboard the RMS Lusitania, and the secrets that unravel as they cross paths.
From the New York Times bestselling authors of The Forgotten Room comes a captivating historical mystery, infused with romance, that links the lives of three women across a century—two deep in the ... (Barnes & Noble)
What My Mother Doesn't Know
by Sonya Sones
A teenage girl navigates the ups and downs of first love, while dealing with family and school issues.
At the start of the novel, Sophie finds herself dumped by her current boyfriend Lou, then immediately falls into a new relationship with Dylan, a boy considered the height of masculine beauty by her ... (Wikipedia)
Pachinko
by Lee Min-jin
A saga spanning four generations of a Korean family living in Japan, struggling to survive and thrive amidst prejudice and poverty.
The novel takes place over the course of three books: Book I Gohyang/Hometown, Book II Motherland, and Book III Pachinko. In 1883, in the little island fishing village of Yeongdo , which is a ferry ... (Wikipedia)
