Recommendations based on Other People's Housesby Abbi Waxman

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  1. The Garden of Small Beginnings

    by Abbi Waxman
    A humorous and heartwarming story of a young widow who finds love and healing through gardening.

    Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three years—ever since her husband died in a car accident. One mental breakdown and some random suicidal thoughts later, she’s just starting to get the hang ... (Goodreads)

  2. Truly Madly Guilty

    by Liane Moriarty
    A group of friends face the consequences of a single summer night that changes their lives forever.

    Six responsible adults. Three cute kids. One small dog. It’s just a normal weekend. What could possibly go wrong? Sam and Clementine have a wonderful, albeit, busy life: they have two little girls, ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Garden of Small Beginnings

    by Abbi Waxman
    A humorous and heartwarming story of a young widow who finds love and healing through gardening.

    In the spirit of, A Man Called Ove, and, Good Grief,–a poignant, funny, and utterly believable novel about life and loss. Give grief a chance . . . Lilian Girvan has been a single mother for three ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

    by Abbi Waxman
    Nina Hill, a bookworm and introvert, discovers a large family she never knew existed, forcing her to step out of her comfort zone.

    The only child of a single mother, Nina has her life just as she wants it: a job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil. If she sometimes suspects there ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Favorite Sister

    by Jessica Knoll
    A reality TV show featuring five successful women turns deadly when one of them is found dead. Secrets and lies are exposed as the truth is uncovered.

    * * *, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER * * * Brett and Kelly have always toed the line between supportive sisters and bitter rivals. Growing up, Brett was the problem child, in the shadow of the brilliant ... (Goodreads)

  6. Cocktails for Three

    by Madeleine Wickham
    Three women, each with a secret, meet monthly for cocktails. As their lives unravel, they must confront their secrets and support each other.

    Madeleine Wickham, who writes the internationally bestselling Shopaholic series as Sophie Kinsella, has penned an irresistibly dishy and entertaining novel about three savvy young women and the ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Gift

    by Louise Jensen
    Jenna receives a heart transplant and begins to experience strange visions. She uncovers the truth about her donor and her own past.

    The perfect daughter is dead. And a secret is eating her family alive...,Jenna, is given another shot at life when she receives a donor heart from a girl called, Callie.,Eternally grateful to Callie ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Arrangement

    by Sarah Dunn
    A married couple decides to explore an open relationship, leading to unexpected consequences and self-discovery.

    National Bestseller: A hilarious and emotionally charged novel about a couple who embark on an open marriage-what could possibly go wrong? Lucy and Owen, ambitious, thoroughly-therapized New Yorkers, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. When in Doubt, Add Butter

    by Beth Harbison
    A heartwarming story of a woman who finds solace in baking and discovers the true meaning of family and love.

    From, New York Times, bestselling author of, Shoe Addicts Anonymous, and, Always Something There to Remind Me, Beth Harbison comes, When In Doubt, Add Butter, a scrumptious new novel about food and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Girl in 6E

    by A.R. Torre
    Reclusive cam girl, Deanna Madden, struggles with her dark desires while trying to protect others from herself.

    Enter a world equal parts, Dexter, and, 50 Shades, in this first, award winning erotic thriller from A.R. Torre! My life is simple, as long as I follow the rules. 1. Don't leave the apartment. 2. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. A Window Opens

    by Elisabeth Egan
    A woman juggles family, career, and personal life as she navigates the challenges of a new job.

    In A Window Opens , beloved books editor at Glamour magazine, Elisabeth Egan, brings us Alice Pearse, a compulsively honest, longing-to-have-it-all, sandwich generation heroine for our ... (Goodreads)

  12. 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)

  13. Digging In

    by Loretta Nyhan
    A woman quits her corporate job to start a community garden, discovering the joys and challenges of a simpler life.

    In author Loretta Nyhan’s warm, witty, and wonderful novel, a widow discovers an unexpected chance to start over—right in her own backyard., Paige Moresco found her true love in eighth grade—and lost ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Thinnest Air

    by Minka Kent
    A woman goes missing, and her sister-in-law becomes obsessed with finding her. Secrets and lies unravel in a suspenseful thriller.

    A woman’s disappearance exposes a life of secrets in a twisting novel of psychological suspense from the author of, The Memory Watcher,., Meredith Price is the luckiest woman alive. Her husband, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Girl Who Came Home

    by Hazel Gaynor
    A group of Irish emigrants board the Titanic, and one young woman's life is forever changed by the tragedy.

    A voyage across the ocean becomes the odyssey of a lifetime for a young Irish woman. . . . Ireland, 1912 . . . Fourteen members of a small village set sail on RMS Titanic , hoping to find a better ... (Goodreads)

  16. Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself

    by Judy Blume
    An 8-year old's imaginative journey to Florida in the aftermath of World War II.

    Sally J. Freedman moves from New Jersey to Miami , Florida with her brother and their mother and grandmother at the end of World War II. This is because of her brother Douglas's health, for he caught ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

    by Karina Yan Glaser
    The Vanderbeeker family tries to save their beloved Harlem brownstone from being sold, while also navigating family dynamics and neighborhood relationships.

    From, New York Times, best-selling author Karina Yan Glaser comes one of, Times', Notable Children's Books of 2017: “In this delightful and heartwarming throwback to the big-family novels of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. The Dinner List

    by Rebecca Serle
    A woman's birthday dinner becomes a reunion with five people, including her deceased father and ex-boyfriend. They discuss love, loss, and life choices.

    Delicious but never indulgent, sweet with just the right amount of bitter, Rebecca Serle's, The Dinner List, is a romance for our times. Bon appetit!, , A Bustle Book Club Selection , “I have five ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Bookshop on the Shore

    by Jenny Colgan
    Single mother Zoe moves to Scotland to work in a bookmobile and finds love and a sense of belonging in a small coastal town.

    A grand baronial house on Loch Ness, a quirky small-town bookseller, and a single mom looking for a fresh start all come together in this witty and warm-hearted novel by New York Times bestselling ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Guest Room

    by Chris Bohjalian
    A suburban family's seemingly ordinary night turns into a tragedy, exposing the dark secrets within.

    From the, New York Times , bestselling author of, Midwives, and, The Sandcastle Girls , comes the spellbinding tale of a party gone horribly wrong: two men lie dead in a suburban living room; two ... (Goodreads)

  21. A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows

    by Diana Gabaldon
    A journey through time and a battle between duty and love.

    Available for the first time as an exclusive eBook in this original Outlander novella, Diana Gabaldon reveals what really happened to Roger MacKenzie Wakefield’s parents. Orphaned during World War ... (Goodreads)

  22. Turn of Mind

    by Alice LaPlante
    A retired orthopedic surgeon with dementia is suspected of murdering her best friend. She tries to piece together the truth before it's too late.

    A New York Times bestseller, Turn of Mind is a literary thriller about a retired orthopedic surgeon suffering from dementia and accused of killing her best friend. With unmatched patience and a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. The Woman in Blue

    by Elly Griffiths
    When a woman is found dead in a church, Ruth Galloway is called to investigate. The case becomes personal as she uncovers secrets from her own past.

    “Ruth Galloway is a captivating amateur sleuth — an inspired creation.” — Louise Penny, “Readers will look forward to learning more about [Ruth Galloway].” —, USA Today, , “Ruth is a terrific ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Back Roads

    by Tawni O'Dell
    After his mother's imprisonment, a young man struggles to care for his three younger sisters in a small Pennsylvania town.

    Harley Altmyer should be in college drinking beer and chasing girls. He should be freed from his stifling coal town with its lack of jobs and no sense of humor. Instead he's marooned in the ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Fate of the Tearling

    by Erika Johansen
    A young queen's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful tyrant.

    "Katniss Everdeen, you have competition."— Entertainment Weekly In the final volume of the the, New York Times, bestselling Tearling trilogy, which has captivated readers around the world, Erika ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. The Light We Lost

    by Jill Santopolo
    A love story spanning years of secrets, heartache, and moments of hope.

    He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last? Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must ... (Goodreads)

  27. Where We Belong

    by Emily Giffin
    A woman's struggle to reconcile her past and present, embracing an unexpected future.

    The author of several blockbuster novels, Emily Giffin's, New York Times, bestseller,, Where We Belong, delivers an unforgettable story of two women, the families that make them who they are, and the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. The Stolen Marriage

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A small-town woman faces societal pressure to make a difficult choice between family and her own dreams.

    Steeped in history and filled with heart-wrenching twists,, The Stolen Marriage, is an emotionally captivating novel of secrets, betrayals, prejudice, and forgiveness. It showcases Diane Chamberlain ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Harry Potter Boxed Set, Books 1-5

    by J.K. Rowling
    A magical journey of a young wizard, discovering his true destiny and forming powerful bonds of friendship.

    Box Set containing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber Of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire, and Harry Potter and ... (Goodreads)

  30. Purgatory Ridge

    by William Kent Krueger
    A small town sheriff investigates a murder that leads to a dangerous confrontation with a powerful family.

    Winner of the prestigious Loft-McKnight Fiction Award and the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, William Kent Krueger has established himself as a startlingly original voice in thriller fiction. ... (Goodreads)