Recommendations based on The Making of Usby Lisa Jewell

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  1. The Girls in the Garden

    by Lisa Jewell
    Unraveling a dark mystery behind a seemingly-perfect family in a quiet suburban setting.

    One of, People,’s,, Glamour,’s, and, BuzzFeed,’s Best Reads of Summer, from the, New York Times, bestselling author of, Then She Was Gone, “Jewell expertly builds suspense by piling up domestic ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The House We Grew Up In

    by Lisa Jewell
    A family's idyllic life is shattered by tragedy, leading to years of dysfunction and secrets. Can they find a way to heal and move forward?

    Meet the Bird family. They live in a honey-colored house in a picture-perfect Cotswolds village, with rambling, unkempt gardens stretching beyond. Pragmatic Meg, dreamy Beth, and tow-headed twins ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Truth About Melody Browne

    by Lisa Jewell
    Melody Browne's life is turned upside down when she discovers her past was a lie. She embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her identity.

    This “touching, insightful, and gripping story” (Sophie Kinsella, #1, New York Times, bestselling author) from the instant, New York Times, bestselling author of, Then She Was Gone, follows a young ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Hunting Party

    by Lucy Foley
    A group of friends gather at a remote Scottish lodge for a New Year's Eve celebration, but one of them ends up dead.

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “My favorite kind of whodunit, kept me guessing all the way through, and reminiscent of Agatha Christie at her best — with an extra dose of acid.” — Alex Michaelides, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Death of Mrs. Westaway

    by Ruth Ware
    Harriet Westaway receives a letter informing her of a substantial inheritance, but she soon realizes it's a case of mistaken identity.

    A “perfectly executed suspense tale very much in the mode of Daphne du Maurier’s, Rebecca,” (, The Washington Post, ) from the #1, New, , York Times , bestselling author of, In a Dark, Dark Wood,, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Phantom Limb

    by Lucinda Berry
    A psychological thriller about a woman who loses her arm and must confront her traumatic past.

    Emily and Elizabeth spend their childhood locked in a bedroom and terrorized by a mother who drinks too much and disappears for days. The identical twins are rescued by a family determined to be ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. In Twenty Years

    by Allison Winn Scotch
    College friends reunite after 20 years and confront secrets, regrets, and missed opportunities.

    Twenty years ago, six Penn students shared a house, naively certain that their friendships would endure—until the death of their ringleader and dear friend Bea splintered the group for good. Now, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Gender Fall

    by Bella Forrest
    In a dystopian world, a virus has wiped out most of the male population, leaving women in charge. But not everyone is happy with this new order.

    Continue Violet and Viggo's heart-racing journey in the epic fifth book of The Gender Game series.,BUY NOW!,, What Reviewers are saying:, , , ,"It's got, action, adventure, mystery, and of course ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. Tully

    by Paullina Simons
    A young woman's journey to find herself and her place in the world, through love, loss, and self-discovery.

    The astonishing debut novel from international number one bestselling author Paullina Simons, now beautifully repackaged Tully Makker is a tough young woman from the wrong side of the tracks and she ... (Goodreads)

  10. Girl on a Train

    by A.J. Waines
    A psychological thriller about a woman who witnesses a murder from a train and becomes entangled in the investigation.

    Everything points to suicide - but I saw her face... Headstrong Journalist, Anna Rothman knows what suicide looks like - her own husband killed himself five years earlier. When Elly Swift, an ... (Goodreads)

  11. Kickback

    by Damien Boyd
    A body is found in a harbor, leading to a complex investigation involving corruption and betrayal.

    Trainee jockey, Noel Woodman, has been kicked to death by an aggressive stallion at a horse racing stables near Bridgwater. Everyone is convinced it was an accident, except his brother, Jon, home on ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Banker’s Wife

    by Cristina Alger
    A Swiss banker's wife investigates her husband's death and uncovers a web of corruption and deceit in the world of high finance.

    On an early morning in November, a couple boards a private plane bound for Geneva, flying into a storm. Soon after, it simply drops off the radar, and its wreckage is later uncovered in the Alps. ... (Goodreads)

  13. Dream Lake

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A magical love story set in a picturesque town, where a woman discovers the power of forgiveness and second chances.

    They say that opposites attract. But what happens when one has been devastated by betrayal and the other is so jaded that his heart is made of stone? Enter the world of Friday Harbor, an enchanting ... (Goodreads)

  14. Broken Promise

    by Linwood Barclay
    After his wife's death, David Harwood returns to his hometown and uncovers dark secrets that threaten his family.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author Linwood Barclay comes an explosive novel set in the peaceful small town of Promise Falls, where secrets can always be buried—but never forgotten…, After his ... (Goodreads)

  15. A Single Thread

    by Tracy Chevalier
    After losing her fiancé in WWI, Violet Speedwell finds solace in a community of embroiderers at Winchester Cathedral.

    1932. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so ... (Goodreads)

  16. As The Crow Flies

    by Damien Boyd
    A body is found in a quarry, and DI Nick Dixon must solve the case while navigating personal and professional challenges.

    Rock climbers can’t afford to make careless mistakes. But Detective Inspector Nick Dixon’s former climbing partner, Jake Fayter, died doing just that. Or so it seems. Dixon suspects foul play, but ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Friction

    by Sandra Brown
    A homicide detective and a TV journalist team up to solve a murder case, but their past relationship creates tension and danger.

    After a courtroom gunman threatens everything he holds dear, a Texas Ranger with a checkered past must choose between vengeance and family in this #1, New York Times, bestselling thriller. Crawford ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Good as Gone

    by Amy Gentry
    A mother's search for her missing daughter leads to a shocking discovery of secrets and lies.

    A, New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice,"So gripping you might start to question your own family’s past." —,Entertainment Weekly,“[One] of the most anticipated summer thrillers . . . Gentry's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic

    by Emily Croy Barker
    A disillusioned grad student finds herself transported to a magical world, but soon realizes it's not all she imagined.

    Nora Fisher is an English teacher trying to earn her PhD in Literature when her boyfriend, Adam, breaks up with her. Nora must attend a wedding that weekend, but while she and her friends stay at a ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Head In The Sand

    by Damien Boyd
    A body is found on a beach, leading to a complex investigation that uncovers secrets and corruption in a small town.

    The discovery of a severed head in a bunker on Burnham and Berrow golf course triggers a frantic race to find a serial killer that brings the seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea to a standstill. When the ... (Goodreads)

  21. Target: Alex Cross

    by James Patterson
    Detective Alex Cross is on the hunt for a sniper targeting the rich and famous in Washington D.C.

    Someone is killing the nation's political leaders. Alex Cross is now on assignment to the FBI and his wife, Bree Stone, is now the chief of detectives for the DC Police. Alex and a team of FBI ... (Wikipedia)

  22. The Midwife of Venice

    by Roberta Rich
    A Jewish midwife in 16th century Venice risks everything to save a Christian baby. A tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of motherhood.

    An opulent, riveting, and suspenseful continuation of the thrilling historical novel The Midwife of Venice set in medieval Constantinople. AN OPULENT, CAPTIVATING, AND SUSPENSEFUL HISTORICAL NOVEL ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Lost Roses

    by Martha Hall Kelly
    A tale of three women in different parts of the world, connected by love, loss, and the fight for justice during World War I.

    The runaway bestseller, Lilac Girls, introduced the real-life heroine Caroline Ferriday. This sweeping new novel, set a generation earlier and also inspired by true events, features Caroline's ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Fever Code

    by James Dashner
    Prequel to the Maze Runner series, revealing the origins of the maze and the creation of WICKED.

    Once there was a world’s end. The forests burned, the lakes and rivers dried up, and the oceans swelled. Then came a plague, and fever spread across the globe. Families died, violence reigned, and ... (Goodreads)

  25. Angle of Investigation

    by Michael Connelly
    A collection of three crime stories featuring detective Harry Bosch, each with its own twist and turn.

    LAPD Detective Harry Bosch tackles three tough cases that span a legendary career in this never-before-collected trio of stories. In "Christmas Even," the case of a burglar killed in mid-heist leads ... (Goodreads)

  26. Look For Me

    by Lisa Gardner
    Detective D.D. Warren investigates the disappearance of a family, uncovering dark secrets and a web of lies.

    In #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner's latest twisty thrill ride, Detective D. D. Warren and "Find Her"'s Flora Dane return in a race against the clock to either save a young girl's ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Strange Journey of Mr. Daldry

    by Marc Levy
    Alice, a young widow, embarks on a journey to find the mysterious Mr. Daldry and discovers unexpected truths about herself and her past.

    We all have two lives... The life we know and another one, that lies waiting for us. Alice is a “nose”—a creator of perfumes. She is passionate about her work and her only distraction from her job is ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Versions of Us

    by Laura Barnett
    Three different versions of a love story, exploring the impact of chance and choice on our lives.

    What if you had said yes? The moments that change everything... One Day meets Sliding Doors in this outstanding debut that is causing a buzz across the publishing world Some moments can change your ... (Goodreads)

  29. Simply Irresistible

    by Jill Shalvis
    A small-town chef and a big-city businessman clash in this steamy romance novel filled with humor and heart.

    From the, New York Times, bestselling author of the, Lost and Found Sisters, comes a heart-warming and funny story about family, friendship, and love.,In one fell swoop, Maddie loses her boyfriend ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. Small Steps

    by Louis Sachar
    Two boys, one black and one white, are released from a juvenile detention center and must navigate the challenges of starting over.

    Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to turn his life around. But it’s hard when you have a record, and everyone expects the worst from you. ... (Goodreads)