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| We Own the Sky by Luke AllnuttWhat it's about: A child's cancer diagnosis tests the relationship between his loving parents, who cope with his devastating illness in starkly different ways.
Why you might like it: Emotional and heart-rending, this debut is narrated by five-year old Jack's father, Rob, who in anguish turns first to vodka and then to his camera.
About the author: Luke Allnutt began writing this book while facing his own cancer diagnosis and treatment. |
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| Unbury Carol by Josh MalermanWhat it is: Half weird Western, half horror, this unusual novel stars a wealthy woman who falls into comas so deep she's mistaken for dead -- which is exactly why her greedy husband is rushing her into the grave.
Who will rescue her? While Carol struggles to return to the waking world, her former lover -- a full-on outlaw legend -- rides towards her, hunted by a horrifying hit man.
Is it for you? If you're up for a unique take on the Wild West, yes! |
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| Not That I Could Tell by Jessica StrawserWhat it's about: A friendly night around a neighborhood fire pit ends in mystery when one guest and her children go missing. Her soon-to-be ex-husband is quickly under police scrutiny, while her neighbors struggle to understand what clues they missed.
Is it for you? Leisurely paced and with relatable characters, this novel is about the relationships among those left behind and how they deal with personal issues. If you're looking for a domestic suspense novel á la Gone Girl, try the recently published The French Girl, by Lexie Elliott. |
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Cove
by Cynan Jones
What it's about: Out at sea, in a sudden storm, a man is struck by lightning. When he wakes, injured and adrift on a kayak, his memory of who he is and how he came to be here is all but shattered. He will need to rely on his instincts, resilience, and imagination to get safely back to the woman he dimly senses is waiting for his return. This is an extraordinary, visceral portrait of a man locked in a struggle with the forces of nature.
Is it for you? "Lovers of poetry and experimental prose will marvel at this impressionistic lament." (Booklist)
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The Cactus
by Sarah Haywood
What it's about: For Susan Green, messy emotions don't fit into her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic and an 'interpersonal arrangement' that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news that she is about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.
What reviews say: "A cactus is the perfect metaphor for Haywood's hilarious and endearing debut about a prickly woman who thrives no matter her environment." (Publishers Weekly)
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Weddings (Royal or Otherwise)
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| The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganStarring: practical American Bex Porter, who unexpectedly falls in love with crown prince Nick while attending Oxford.
Why you might like it: Less about dizzying romance and more about the hassles of dealing with the publicity (and tabloid scrutiny) that comes with marrying into the royal family, this debut novel offers charming characters and plenty of humor.
Book buzz: With The Royal We inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton, fans of Prince Harry will note the similarities to the fictional Prince Freddie. |
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| The People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant GinderStarring: cynical Paul and snarky Alice, siblings who have reluctantly agreed to attend their half-sister's over-the-top wedding in England.
What it's about: That neither of them is in a successful relationship (Paul's boyfriend feels unfairly restricted by monogamy, while Alice is having an affair with her married boss) fuels their long-standing resentment of Eloise's privilege and their anger towards their mother, Donna.
Why you might like it: Narrated by multiple members of this dysfunctional family, this sardonic tale has bite -- and plenty of drama. |
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| Beautiful Day by Elin HilderbrandWhat it's about: The wedding of a happy young couple is threatened by family dysfunction, tangled relationships, a family wedding manual referred to as "the notebook," and a severe food allergy.
Why you might like it: Multiple narrators -- including asides from the wedding guests and excerpts from "the notebook" -- provide a varied perspective on the not-so-blissful event. The author's sense of humor makes this Nantucket-set novel a great beach read. |
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