Lillian
Lillian likes variety in what she reads, mostly literary fiction, but also nonfiction and mystery. She likes stories with well-developed characters and interesting locations and loves accents when listening to audiobooks. Lillian recommends...
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The Museum of Failures
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Remy Wadia returns to his native India to adopt a child and confront his estranged mother, only to uncover a shocking family secret that forces him to reevaluate his past and complicated relationship with her. The novel explores themes of family secrets, guilt, and forgiveness as Remy grapples with his parents' hidden past and the complicated legacy of his childhood. -
Guilty by Definition
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A new editor at a British dictionary receives a series of anonymous, cryptic letters that lead her and her colleagues to investigate the decade-old disappearance of her older sister. The novel combines a compelling mystery with a love of language and uses wordplay and forgotten definitions to help reveal the truth behind what happened. -
Shot in the Heart
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A memoir that details Mikal Gilmore’s troubled upbringing in a dysfunctional family marked by violence and abuse. The focus is on his relationship with his infamous older brother, Gary. This is a devastating portrait of the entire Gilmore family, exploring how a multigenerational history of trauma and ruin contributed to the tragic fates of its members. -
Culpability
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A family grapples with the guilt and moral consequences of a fatal car crash involving their self-driving minivan. As a police investigation unfolds, each family member's secrets and the complex ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence unravel, revealing who is truly responsible for the tragic accident. -
We All Want Impossible Things
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The story of lifelong friends, Ash and Edi, as Edi faces her final days battling ovarian cancer, and Ash provides constant support. The novel explores their deep bond, marked by shared experiences and a poignant celebration of life and friendship in the face of death.
Snuggle Up and Get Cozy
