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31 books in this category

A Perfect Life by Danielle Steel

A Perfect Life

by Danielle Steel

3.5
5/23/2021

A successful news anchor faces unexpected challenges when a daughter she never knew existed appears in her perfectly ordered life.

fictionromance
7 hours
Anna K: A Love Story by Jenny Lee

Anna K: A Love Story

by Jenny Lee

3.0
2/13/2021

A modern retelling of Anna Karenina set among the elite teenagers of New York and Greenwich. Anna K has the perfect life until she meets Alexia Vronsky and everything changes.

young-adultcontemporary
8 hours
The Wedding Game by Meghan Quinn

The Wedding Game

by Meghan Quinn

3.0
2/4/2021

A romantic comedy where two competitors on a wedding-themed reality show go from rivals to something more. Luna and Alec clash on every decision, but sparks fly both on and off camera.

romancecontemporary
6 hours
Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

Sarah's Key

by Tatiana de Rosnay

4.0
1/29/2021

Tatiana de Rosnay's haunting dual-timeline novel about Sarah, a Jewish girl hiding her brother during the 1942 Vel d'Hiv roundup in Paris, and Julia, an American journalist in 2002 uncovering her family's connection to Sarah's story. A powerful exploration of complicity, memory, and the lasting echoes of historical atrocity.

historical-fictionliterary
5 hours
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts

Sea Swept

by Nora Roberts

3.5
12/30/2020

The first book in Nora Roberts' Chesapeake Bay Saga about Cameron Quinn, a race car driver who returns home to care for his dying father and the troubled boy he's taken in. Small-town romance, family bonds, and redemption on the Maryland coast. Solid comfort reading with deeper themes than typical romance.

romancecontemporary
6 hours
The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

The Storyteller

by Jodi Picoult

4.5
12/24/2020

Jodi Picoult's powerful novel about Sage Singer, a baker who befriends a 90-year-old man who confesses to being an SS officer at Auschwitz and asks her to help him die. A profound exploration of forgiveness, justice, and whether some crimes are unforgivable, told through multiple perspectives and timelines.

fictionhistorical
9 hours
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little Lies

by Liane Moriarty

4.0
12/8/2020

Liane Moriarty's addictive mystery about three women in an affluent Australian beach community whose seemingly perfect lives unravel over a school year, culminating in murder at the kindergarten trivia night. Smart, funny, and surprisingly dark exploration of marriage, motherhood, and secrets.

fictionmystery
8 hours
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

The Sense of an Ending

by Julian Barnes

4.0
12/3/2020

Julian Barnes' Man Booker Prize-winning novel about Tony Webster, who revisits his past when an unexpected bequest forces him to reconsider memories of his youth, first love, and a friend's suicide. A profound meditation on memory, time, and how we construct narratives about our lives.

fictionliterary
3 hours
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor & Park

by Rainbow Rowell

3.0
11/21/2020

Rainbow Rowell's beloved YA novel about two misfit teenagers who fall in love on the school bus in 1986 Omaha. A tender, painful story about first love, abuse, racism, and finding someone who sees you—praised for representation but not without controversy.

young-adultcontemporary
5 hours
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

by Rachel Cohn, David Levithan

3.0
11/5/2020

A YA romance told in alternating perspectives about two strangers who meet at a New York City club and spend one transformative night together, bonding over music, ex-drama, and the magic of the city. A love letter to indie music and the possibilities of one perfect night.

fictionyoung-adult
3 hours
Somebody's Daughter by Rochelle B. Weinstein

Somebody's Daughter

by Rochelle B. Weinstein

3.0
10/17/2020

A contemporary women's fiction novel about a mother and daughter whose lives are upended when a long-buried secret about the daughter's adoption comes to light, forcing both to reckon with identity, belonging, and what makes a family.

fictioncontemporary
6 hours
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Thirteen Reasons Why

by Jay Asher

4.5
10/2/2020

A powerful and haunting YA novel about a high school student who receives cassette tapes from a classmate who committed suicide, explaining the thirteen reasons why she decided to end her life.

fictionyoung-adult
5 hours
Summer at the Lake by Linda Barrett

Summer at the Lake

by Linda Barrett

3.0
9/26/2020

A heartwarming summer romance about second chances, family ties, and finding love when you least expect it. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful lake community, this is comfort reading at its finest.

fictionromance
5 hours
Someone Else's Secret by Julia Spiro

Someone Else's Secret

by Julia Spiro

4.0
9/23/2020

A summer novel set on Martha's Vineyard that explores class divides, privilege, and the secrets that shape young lives. Two women from different worlds cross paths one fateful summer with lasting consequences.

fictioncontemporary
7 hours
Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

Honeysuckle Season

by Mary Ellen Taylor

4.0
9/17/2020

A heartwarming women's fiction novel about returning home, facing the past, and discovering that some roots run deeper than you think. Perfect for fans of emotional, character-driven romance.

fictionromance
6 hours
The Contractors by Lisa Ko

The Contractors

by Lisa Ko

3.0
9/15/2020

An Amazon Original Story. A compelling short story about immigrant contractors working in wealthy homes, exploring themes of class, labor, and the invisible lives of those who build and maintain our spaces.

fictionshort-stories
45 minutes
Graceful Burdens by Roxane Gay

Graceful Burdens

by Roxane Gay

4.0
9/13/2020

An Amazon Original Story. A poignant short story about a woman navigating the complex relationship with her mother while grappling with her own identity and the weight of expectations.

fictionshort-stories
1 hour
This Telling by Cheryl Strayed

This Telling

by Cheryl Strayed

4.0
9/12/2020

An Amazon Original Story. A powerful short story about a mother who must decide what truths to share with her daughter about their family history and the secrets that have shaped their lives.

fictionshort-stories
1 hour
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt

4.0
9/11/2020

A boy survives a terrorist bombing at an art museum that kills his mother, and in the chaos, steals a priceless painting that becomes both his solace and his burden. Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning epic about loss, art, and the search for meaning.

literary-fictioncontemporary
16 hours
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

A Visit from the Goon Squad

by Jennifer Egan

2.5
8/5/2020

A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that weaves together interconnected stories about a group of characters connected to the music industry, exploring themes of time, memory, and aging through an innovative narrative structure.

literary-fictioncontemporary
7 hours
The Cast by Danielle Steel

The Cast

by Danielle Steel

4.0
6/24/2020

Follow the lives of a television ensemble cast over nine years as they navigate fame, relationships, and personal challenges while creating a groundbreaking show.

fictioncontemporary
7 hours
Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber

Silver Linings

by Debbie Macomber

4.0
6/20/2020

When two wounded souls cross paths in a small Washington town, they discover that sometimes the hardest battles are fought in the heart. A heartwarming story about finding hope and love after loss.

fictionromance
6 hours
Your Perfect Year by Charlotte Lucas

Your Perfect Year

by Charlotte Lucas

4.0
6/19/2020

When a mysterious diary falls into his hands on New Year's Day, a rigid businessman embarks on a life-changing journey of tasks and self-discovery that connects him with a free-spirited woman and changes both their lives forever.

fictioncontemporary
9 hours
Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares

Sisterhood Everlasting

by Ann Brashares

3.0
6/16/2020

Ten years after college, the Sisterhood reunites in Greece for what should be a joyful reunion. Then tragedy strikes, changing everything forever.

fictioncontemporary
6 hours
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood

by Ann Brashares

4.0
6/15/2020

The summer after freshman year of college - the friends are scattered, changed, and struggling. The pants bring them together as they navigate who they're becoming.

young-adultcontemporary
7 hours
Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood

by Ann Brashares

4.0
6/13/2020

The summer before college - the last summer of innocence, of being together, of the magic pants. Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena face their biggest transition yet.

young-adultcontemporary
6 hours
The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

by Ann Brashares

4.0
6/11/2020

The pants are back for a second summer as Carmen, Tibby, Bridget, and Lena face new challenges, deeper heartbreak, and the continued magic of their unbreakable friendship.

young-adultcontemporary
6 hours
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

by Ann Brashares

4.0
6/7/2020

Four best friends, one pair of magical jeans, and a summer apart that brings them closer together. A heartwarming story about friendship, growth, and the bonds that hold us together.

young-adultcontemporary
5 hours
Sorry I Missed You by Susy K. Quinn

Sorry I Missed You

by Susy K. Quinn

4.0
6/5/2020

A heartwarming and humorous story about a single mother trying to balance work, family, and unexpected romance when a mysterious package arrives at her door.

fictioncontemporary
6 hours
A Gate at the Stairs by Lorrie Moore

A Gate at the Stairs

by Lorrie Moore

3.0
5/20/2020

A coming-of-age story set in the Midwest after 9/11. Tassie Keltjin takes a job as a nanny and finds herself drawn into a complex family dynamic that challenges her understanding of race, identity, and belonging.

fictionliterary-fiction
7 hours
The Secrets of Lost Stones by Melissa Payne

The Secrets of Lost Stones

by Melissa Payne

4.0
4/16/2020

A touching story about a small Colorado town, a young woman seeking redemption, and the mysterious healing powers of special stones that connect strangers and transform lives. A gentle tale about community, forgiveness, and finding your place.

fictioncontemporary
5 hours
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