Fiction - Friendship

Crazy Rich Asians meets The Help! From Reese's Book Club veteran Balli Kaur Jaswal comes a wildly entertaining and sharply observed story of three women who work in the homes of Singapore's elite, and band together to solve a murder mystery involving one of...

Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in this "moving and nostalgic" (Southern Living) new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Wedding Veil and the Peachtree Bluff series. Nearly thirty years...

A moving novel about the devotions of friendship and the power of love to heal, American Sycamore celebrates the American experiment and the importance of giving a damn. Friends since their college days, Rob, Julia, and Ray are boomers who set out in their...

Get swept into a summer of sunshine, soul-searching and shameless matchmaking with this delightfully bighearted road-trip adventure by USA Today bestselling author Sarah MorganAuthor: Sarah MorganISBN-10: 1643589768ISBN-13: 9781643589763Publisher: Center PointLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 500Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 8.75h x 5.81w x 1.15dLarge Print

A surprise pregnancy leads to even more life-changing revelations in this heartfelt, slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance of found family and unexpected love. Eve Hatch lives for surprises! Just kidding. She expects every tomorrow to be pretty much the same as today. She loves her cozy...

From Lola Akinmade Åkerström, international bestselling author of In Every Mirror She's Black, comes the highly anticipated second novel, focusing on the lives of three Black women as they fight their own personal struggles in one of the most egalitarian societies, Sweden.Can a career...

Read by Sarah Ferguson and Ell PotterFrom one of the most famous former members of the British royal family, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, cowritten with the acclaimed historical novelist, Marguerite Kaye--a mesmerizing novel of a young noblewoman's coming-of-age that richly details both high...

A witchy, witty, wickedly sexy romance about love, books, friendship and the unexpected connections that bind us together...Bookbinding (verb): the art of creating something magical out of fabric, leather and paper.As a lonely foster kid, Serafina Conte sought refuge in handmaking journals--and writing her...

In this heartrending story about healing from past mistakes, two estranged friends face the twenty-year-old accident that forced them apart--and the consequences of the secret that still haunts them.Twenty years ago, an out-of-control prank ended in an accident that destroyed the high school gym...

From hilariously awkward lunch breaks to cringe-worthy Zoom calls, this workplace comedy of errors is sure to put a smile on your face.Indiana "Ana" Aaron is a talented coder and IT specialist, but she doesn't always fit in at work. When she speaks up...

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard comes a page-turning family drama that explores the emotional consequences of loyalty, deception and jealously. Stunned by her recently widowed father's reckless behavior, a young woman must learn to navigate a new world--where the people...

"Absolutely gripping, this is revenge lit at its best. Provocative and compelling. I was left breathless at the final twist." --Lisa Jewell, author of The Family Remains Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn't exist?It's a case that has gripped...

Stepping onto the floor of Sunderland's means stepping into a whole new world for two young women whose lives will never be the same again.After Lilly leaves her first husband, she takes a job at Sunderland's Department Store. The Mecca of luxury in 1950s'...

Author: Samantha TongeISBN-10: 1804154385ISBN-13: 9781804154380Publisher: Boldwood Books LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2023Pages: 306Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.76d

Alyssa Megson had a rough start to her life, but now, things seem to be going well. Her bestfriend, Heidy, lives in her apartment building and is a great confidant, and she couldn't be more in love with her husband, Evan, with whom she...

To Frances, an only child living in McCarthy-era Brooklyn, her mother, Hilda, and her aunt Pearl seem as if they have always been friends. Frances does not question the love between the two women until her father's job as a teacher is threatened by...

Return to the world of Godkiller in this thrilling sequel to the #1 internationally bestselling fantasy debut, where Kissen and her companions must navigate lands of gods and demons to unravel a dark truth at the heart of their world.Professional godkiller Kissen and her...

"Do you ever feel like friendships after college are never as good as the friends we made during college?"Buddy and Frank, old college roommates, live in the same town and have been friends forever. Buddy decides to recreate a prank from their college days...

In the vein of Such a Fun Age, a whip-smart, compulsively readable novel about two upper-class stay-at-home mothers--one white, one Black--living in a "perfect" suburb that explores motherhood, friendship, and the true meaning of sisterhood amidst the backdrop of America's all-too-familiar racial reckoning.De'Andrea Whitman,...

It's the most eventful week of the summer in Center Line, North Carolina. Charlz, Kristen, Keira, Mary and Ashley all find themselves back in their hometown for different reasons- with the same annoying text pinging their phones no matter how many times they dismiss...

Liz used to have the luxury of time. Now she doesn't. In this bittersweet and emotional love story Liz Taite proves that it is never too late to begin to live the life of your dreams. One moment can change everything. When Liz Taite,...

In a tranquil retirement community in sunny Southern California, a widow and her three friends are out to catch a killer in their midst.When Marge moves into her new retirement community, she is befriended by Relda, who shares the trick to enjoying life at...

Serena Gray has made a mistake. She has made several mistakes, in fact. First, she has angered the police department with her latest article. A good reporter doesn't add opinion. Even when it is glaring. This left her without a usual haunt to sip...

Everyone has the same questions about best friends Owen and Luna: What binds them together so tightly? Why weren't they ever a couple? And why do people around them keep turning up dead? In this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author...

Resilience has brought Larissa Whitcomb a long way toward surviving recent losses of those closest to her. "I'm emotionally bankrupt," she admits in the aftermath of her tragedies. And she still needs to get through holidays while grieving. Yet, somehow, gradually, she yearns for...

A STORY ABOUT A BOOK CLUB, GRIEF, AND HOPE Two years after the death of her mother, forty-year-old Frankie Waters reluctantly joins a parish book club to prove to her family she is coming out of her grief-like state. While engaging with the eclectic...

Within a few short hours, rising floodwaters force next-door neighbors into a desperate fight for survival. Before Hurricane Katrina, neighbors Doreen Williams, an African American single mother, and Richard Girard, a reclusive gay man, were aloof and even suspicious of each other. But when...

'Each story is a perfectly formed jewel . . . vivid characterization, ingenious plotting and intelligent structuring amount to a most engaging read as we put the jigsaw of these lives back together' LIZ NUGENT An Irish vagrant with a strange ability wanders Kew...

Virginia, 1934: In the middle of the night, he crept through the bushes, thankful for the darkness, for the clouds covering the stars. Tenderly, he opened his bag, lifting the small bundle out. With tears in his eyes, he held her tight, not wanting...

LARGE PRINT EDITION.The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain, follows a young boy who goes by the name "Huck." Raised under the roof of his drunken father while fearing for his life, Huck escapes and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.Author: Mark...

Singing, in the hall, that God was working his purpose out made me wonder for a moment just what the hell that purpose was as regarded me. We'd all been taught not to think too much about ourselves though so, being an obedient little...

Delightful. --People, Pick of the Week*Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2022 by Katie Couric Media, the CBC, the Globe and Mail, BookBub, POPSUGAR, SheReads, Women.com and more!*Natalie Jenner, the internationally bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society, returns with a compelling and heartwarming...

A New Yorker Best Book of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editor's ChoiceA Must-Read at People, Entertainment Weekly, Nylon, and LitHub"Stylish, reckless . . . Glittering." --Molly Young, The New York TimesA power ballad to female friendship, Girls They Write Songs About...

Milena Michiko Flasar's Mr Katō Plays Family is an eccentric second-lease-on-life novel for fans of A Man Called Ove and Beautiful World, Where Are You. Mr Katō--a curmudgeon and recent retiree--finds his only solace during his daily walks, where he wonders how his life...

From Rodeo Drive to the French Riviera, Karin Tanabe's The Sunset Crowd is a tale of survival and reinvention, of faking it until you make it, and the glittering appeal of success and stardom, as it seeks to answer that timeless question--who gets to...

DO THE DECISIONS WE MAKE DEFINE US? Sam Taylor is stuck. Her house is falling apart, the bills are piling up, and her daughter is hiding something from her. This is not the life she imagined, living on the idyllic east coast of Tasmania....

Author: Jayne AllenISBN-10: 0063296640ISBN-13: 9780063296640Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2023Pages: 288Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Library Journal Prepub Alert 08/01/2022 pg. 11

"Shocking--and shockingly good. It is thought-provoking, anger-provoking, guilt-provoking, and--most importantly--it is a brilliantly written novel."--Roddy Doyle Thrown together by a harrowing twist of fate, two girls will find hope and redemption in friendship in this award-winning, emotional gut punch of a novel from the...

"Vintage Contemporaries is about being young and becoming less young, exploring friendship (sometimes magical, sometimes messy), parenthood (ditto), and how to reconcile youthful ambition and ideals with real life. It's a warm and big-hearted coming of age story that made me wistful for my...

Crazy Rich Asians meets The Help! From Reese's Book Club veteran Balli Kaur Jaswal comes a wildly entertaining and sharply observed story of three women who work in the homes of Singapore's elite, and band together to solve a murder mystery involving one of...

Author: Jayne AllenISBN-10: 0063137941ISBN-13: 9780063137943Publisher: Harper PerennialLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2023Pages: 288Format: PaperbackReview Citation(s): Library Journal Prepub Alert 08/01/2022 pg. 11

"Filled with vivid details, shocking truths, and two sly, strong women who bring panache and humor to every scene. I'm simply in awe of the masterful, magical way Lauren Willig makes history come alive." -- Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The...

From the author of Inheriting Edith comes a brave new novel about the intersection of art and grief after the tragic loss of her own husband in 2017.Mia used to be fun. She was the class clown; a member of the mile high club;...

A dog, a synagogue, and a deadly crime. When a young man suffering from mental illness disrupts the blessing of the animals at Steve Levitan's synagogue, he and his golden retriever Rochester are launched into an investigation that will take Steve back into the...

Rochester goes to college-- but he's not digging up a degree! When his mentor, Joe Dagorian, director of admissions at prestigious Eastern College, is murdered during a fund-raising event, Steve Levitan feels obliged to investigate. He and his golden retriever, Rochester, go nose to...

Autumn has come to Bucks County, and Steve Levitan has a new job: develop a conference center for Eastern College at Friar Lake, a few miles from campus. But on his first visit to the property, his golden retriever Rochester makes a disturbing discovery,...

Blade the Rabbit is having a party, but he is very unhappy! His house is not fancy enough and he only has carrots to give to his friends. Plus, he has not planned any fun games. Have you ever been so worried about the...

Wendy just wants to be a poet. So how comes she's on the run after an art heist? An aspiring writer from the Southside of Glasgow, Wendy is in a rut. She tries to brighten her call-center job by shoehorning as many long words...

In a 22nd century world-decimated by pandemics and pollution-quantum computing allows the charting of optimal individual life courses supposed to produce the healthiest and most successful human beings. Parents, lacking the necessary resources, have to cede their children's upbringing to the State. Only several...

A decade has passed since Lucas Connolly lost his best friend--and the only man he's ever loved--in World War I, but he still can't shake his guilt over Jamie's death. In fact, ever since losing Jamie, Lucas has heard his friend's voice inside his...