Summary | Excerpt | Reading Guide | Reviews | Read-Alikes | Genres & Themes | Author Bio
A Novel
by Lily King
If you liked Father of the Rain, try these:
by Margaux Fragoso
Published Jan 2012
Read ReviewsThis extraordinary memoir is an unprecedented glimpse into the psyche of a young girl in free fall and conveys to readers - including parents and survivors of abuse - just how completely a pedophile enchants his victim and binds her to him.
The Handbook for Lightning Strike Survivors
by Michele Young-Stone
Published Apr 2011
Read ReviewsWhen lightning strikes, lives are changed.
by Jeannette Walls
Published Jan 2006
Read ReviewsA tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave the author the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.
by Janet Fitch
Published May 2000
Read ReviewsThe unforgettable story of Astrid's journey through a series of foster homes and her efforts to find a place for herself in impossible circumstances.
by Chris Bohjalian
Published Oct 1998
Read ReviewsSibyl faces the antagonism of the law, the hostility of traditional doctors, and the accusations of her own conscience. Midwives engages, moves, and transfixes us as only the very best novels ever do.
He who opens a door, closes a prison
Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes!
Your guide toexceptional books
BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.