In 1952, Milly Bennett is living in suburban New York with her husband, George, and their two children. During the war, she served as a codebreaker in a highly confidential operation, so secretive that she never disclosed her work to her husband. But now she is bored and longs to find something fulfilling. When her former boss tracks her down, he asks Milly's help in deciphering the contents of a 400-year-old encrypted manuscript, and she becomes inspired by the story she unc

Grace Schaffer, a gallery owner and antiques appraiser, has faced recent setbacks in her personal and professional life. Her marriage fell apart, she lost her father and she stopped appearing as an expert on  Antiques Roadshow . To revive her career, Grace joins a small traveling antiques appraisal group, where she acquires a necklace that appears to possess a magical power enhancing her appraisal skills. Grace continues her quest for the "holy grail" of antiques and now migh

Jackson Clark is a meteorologist at a local Baltimore radio station. He's a strait-laced, serious yet kindhearted guy who is the legal guardian of his 15-year-old twin sisters, leaving little time for romance.  Delilah   Stewart is a much-loved reporter at the local TV station YBAL. While she too has had a challenging family background, she maintains an upbeat, sunny disposition.   Delilah   is also a meteorologist but has recently been given assignments that place her in dem

Sydney Cleary, a former public defender, is uncertain if she can ever forgive her husband Curtis Lowe after he admitted to cheating on her. To start fresh, Curtis sells his interest in his commercial property leasing business in New York City, and they purchase a secluded villa in  Catalonia ,  Spain, hoping for a fresh start in their relationship with plans to open a  vineyard in the Mediterranean countryside.   Bianca and Damian, a young couple from Australia, arrive at the

Evelyn Talbot is the toast of New York City. She'd come a long way from her early life in a mining town in Pennsylvania to modeling for Louis Comfort Tiffany and Charles Dana Gibson. Her beautiful face adorned illustrations, paintings, and advertisements, and she performed as a chorus girl on Broadway. In the early 1900s, she became the country's first "It Girl". Following her father's death, her family became poverty-stricken, but through her ambition and her mother's, her b

Joy Moore and her best friend Benny Abbott were amazed when their "comedy survival" podcast  This Story Might Save Your Life,  became a massive success with a multi-million-dollar distribution deal in the works. After Joy tells Benny that she needs a break, he is caught off guard. When Benny visits her home the next day, Joy and her husband Xander are missing. Their disappearance becomes major news, with leads and theories pouring in from the fans of the podcast. The police a

It's 1977, and the lives of the Larkin and Finnegan families are about to change forever. Both families of four live next door each another in Rochester, New York. Nina Larkin, though married to Sam, a good man, yearns for true passion in her life. Honey Finnegan keeps passion at bay, something husband Finn misses in their marriage. Daughters Clara and Bridie Larkin find their mother's copy of The Joy of Sex and are both shocked and intrigued by its content. They soon will h

In the Pacific Northwest town of Franklin, Audrey Dixon volunteers for the local Search and Rescue department and serves as a high school advisor. She is haunted by the disappearance of her former best friend Janie, who vanished years ago without a trace. Her current focus is on locating the latest missing young woman, Meghan Vale. Relying on her excellent skills and instincts, Audrey believes that the Hill family property might contain critical clues to both Janie's and Megh

As 1968 approaches, Elizabeth "Baker" Phillips, a high school senior at the top of her class, is planning to attend Stanford University. She's her parents’ pride and joy.  The sexual revolution has arrived, with hippies advocating "free love." Yet despite the progress of the feminist movement, laws and opinions remain relatively unchanged. When Baker spends New Year's Eve at a concert in San Francisco with her older cousin, she meets a free spirit named Wiley and begins to ex

The story unfolds with the three Rubenstein sisters: Helen, 80, and Sylvia, 78, and the youngest, Jeanne, who is dying. As the family gathers, a seemingly trivial incident of competitiveness and jealousy over an apple cake sparks a feud between Helen and Sylvia. As the surviving sisters remain estranged, the everyday lives of the next generation of children and grandchildren continue. This includes Sylvia's son Richard, who is divorced and striving to co-parent his two daught

An intriguing part of New York City's history is a district known as "Book Row," which stretched for six city blocks along Fourth Avenue between Union Square and Astor Place. The area housed several dozen bookstores, mostly selling used books, such as the Arcadia Rare Bookshop, the fictional setting of this book. After their father's death, the three Applebaum sisters inherited Arcadia and devoted themselves to its continuation. Olivia, the oldest sister, specialized in rest

Sarah Roy grew up in the U.S. with a drug-addicted mother and an abusive stepfather who forced her into terrible situations. In 1990, she flees to Ireland after stealing friend Sarah Walsh's passport. On the plane, she meets Paul Byrne, who brings her to his home, where his family helps support her dream of being an artist. However, this seemingly ideal haven soon proves to be problematic. Through alternating timelines, we learn early on that by 1999, Sarah's life has changed

Set in the 1950s and 1960s, this emotional story begins in Honeysuckle, Louisiana. Vernice and Annie are the best of friends. As they are both motherless, it has created a unique bond between them.  Vernice “Niecy” Davis lost her mother when she was six months old, murdered by her father. She was lovingly raised by her Aunt Irene. Annie Johnson was abandoned as a baby by her mother, Hattie Lee, and was raised by her grandmother. Though they are as close as sisters, their path

Set in London, a high-profile libel case is unfolding. TV celebrity Anna Finbow is being sued for defamation by her daughter Mary's therapist, Jean Guest. Anna accused Jean in a published piece of brainwashing Mary and isolating her from the family in a cult-like way. The story is told by Augusta "Gus" Bird, a young woman who previously worked for Anna. Gus has been hiding the truth about herself and her ties to Mary and Jean, whom she met in Rome. As Gus prepares to testify

It's the July 4th weekend of 2019 and Samantha "Sam" O'Malley, an English professor, is living with her wife Aliya "Ali" Mirza, an interior designer, in a lovely, upscale suburb of Cleveland. While happily married, they occasionally argue over Sam's jealousy. The morning after their latest quarrel, Sam goes for a run, leaving her phone behind. When she doesn't return, Ali initially thinks Sam just needs some space. But after many hours go by, she fears something terrible has

It's 2007, two years after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, and a group of friends are celebrating New Year's Eve together in Manhattan's Lower East Side. Over the years, the lives of Mia, Marco, Sasha, Theo, Richie and Adam unfold as they reunite at various events, including a 2014 wedding in  Cancún,  a Hampton's party in 2018, and a 2022 Halloween party in suburban New Jersey. Time draws some of them closer, while others drift further apart. There's joy, and

Allie is a successful travel writer and influencer who shares her adventures from around the world. Her best friend, Tess, helps manage Allie's growing business while also pursuing a law degree. Years ago, Allie's family took Tess in to help her escape an abusive mother, leading the two girls to become as close as sisters. Allie persuades Tess to join her on a caving trip in the Cascade Range, which quickly turns disastrous. When we meet Tess, she is in a hospital bed recount

Klara Martin is an ambitious lawyer determined to become a partner at her law firm. She meets Troy Weston at an industry function, and he does everything possible to become a part of her life. In a blink of an eye, Klara and Troy are on a path she didn't think she wanted to be on. Yet something seems not quite right about this whirlwind romance. In Hawthorne Heights, a desirable neighborhood in a Maryland suburb, secrets lie behind the doors of its nice homes. Mary is a widow

Several months after Tilly Nightingale lost her husband Joe, she receives a call from a local bookshop informing her that a gift is waiting for her. After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Joe had arranged for Tilly to receive a book a month for the next year, beginning on her birthday. Each book comes with a loving letter explaining his choice to Tilly, a book editor who has struggled to enjoy reading since losing the love of her life. A new friendship begins with Alf

Savannah Mitchell is 34 years old. After a bad break-up, she has a short fling with charming Max, who had recently broken up with his girlfriend, Madison. When Savannah learns she is pregnant, she contacts Max, hoping for amicable co-parenting. However, Max has reconciled with Madison, who is overjoyed about the baby and quickly assumes the role of co-mother. Initially, Madison appears sweet and helpful, bringing groceries and more to Savannah, but she has an ulterior motive.