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For fans of Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler comes a brilliant and poignant novel from the Richard and Judy Book Club and Number One bestselling author Anna Quindlen

"Before mommy blogs were even invented, Anna Quindlen became a go-to writer on the joys and challenges of motherhood in her nationally syndicated column. Now she's taking the next step and going full Nana in the pages of this lively and moving book about her grandchildren, her children, and her new and remarkable role"-- Provided by publisher

For fans of Elizabeth Strout and Anne Tyler comes a brilliantly provocative novel from the Richard and Judy Book Club and Number One bestselling author Anna Quindlen.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself—an emotionally powerful novel you will never forget. “Overwhelmingly moving . . . In this novel, where so much is about what vanishes, there is also a deep beating heart, of what also stays.”—The New York Times Book Review For generations the Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, she discovers more and more about the toxicity of family secrets, the dangers of gossip, the flaws of marriage, the inequalities of friendship and the risks of passion, loyalty, and love. Home, as Mimi begins to realize, can be “a place where it’s just as easy to feel lost as it is to feel content.” Miller’s Valley is a masterly study of family, memory, loss, and, ultimately, discovery, of finding true identity and a new vision of home. As Mimi says, “No one ever leaves the town where they grew up, even if they go.” Miller’s Valley reminds us that the place where you grew up can disappear, and the people in it too, but all will live on in your heart forever.

Through a blend of personal reflection and literary exploration, the author invites readers on a journey through London, a city that has captivated her imagination since childhood. Drawing from her experiences in both literature and her travels, she highlights the unique charm and significance of London as a backdrop for countless stories. This work serves as a tribute to the city’s rich literary heritage, offering insights and anecdotes that celebrate its enduring allure for readers and writers alike.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2014 THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Still Life with Bread Crumbs begins with an imagined gunshot and ends with a new tin roof. Between the two is a wry and knowing portrait of Rebecca Winter, a photographer whose work made her an unlikely heroine for many women. Her career is now descendent, her bank balance shaky, and she has fled the city for the middle of nowhere. There she discovers, in a tree stand with a roofer named Jim Bates, that what she sees through a camera lens is not all there is to life. Brilliantly written, powerfully observed, Still Life with Bread Crumbs is a deeply moving and often very funny story of unexpected love, and a stunningly crafted journey into the life of a woman, her heart, her mind, her days, as she discovers that life is a story with many levels, a story that is longer and more exciting than she ever imagined.

Rebeca Winterová se v mládí proslavila sérií fotografií, které pořídila jedno obyčejné ráno u sebe doma. Pár fotografií nepořádku na kuchyňské lince… ještě dlouhé roky ji fascinovalo, jak ji kritici vynesli do nebe. Po letech úspěchů se ale Rebeca dostává opět do smyčky stereotypu, pracovního i osobního. Když jste na vrcholu, dostává se vám pozornosti, když jste za zenitem, dostává se vám ocenění – kdysi tohle někdo prohlásil a měl pravdu. Rebeca si v šedesáti letech uvědomuje, že se dostala do věku, kdy se jí onen zpropadený citát osobně týká. Opouští život v New Yorku, který je pro ni po všech stránkách náročný, a hledá novou inspiraci v zapadlém venkovském městečku. Až tam, na loveckém posedu, ve společnosti pokrývače Jima Batese, zjišťuje, že skutečný život je barvitější, než jak ho viděla přes hledáček fotoaparátu. Zátiší s kousky chleba je příběhem o nečekané lásce. Příběhem ženy, která dospěla k zjištění, že život je mnohotvárnější, než předpokládala.

An exclusive conversation between Meryl Streep and Anna Quindlen adds a unique perspective to this book, highlighting the intersection of art and literature. The dialogue explores themes of creativity, personal experiences, and the impact of storytelling on society. Readers can expect insightful reflections from two influential figures, providing deeper understanding and appreciation of their respective crafts. This engaging exchange enriches the overall narrative, making it a compelling read for fans of both personalities.

In Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, New York Times bestseller and winner of the Pulitzer Prize Anna Quindlen shares the events of her own life to illuminate our own. From childhood memories to manic motherhood to middle age, Quindlen tells life as she has lived it.

Health, wealth, a vibrant family life - as Mary Beth Latham contemplates a life built around home, friends and community, she has every reason to feel fulfilled and content. Forced to confront her own demons, Mary Beth must face the knowledge that one secret, shameful act has set the course of her fate...