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    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

    5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

    Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

    Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

    Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

    Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

    Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

    The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

    What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

    The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

    What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

    Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

    Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

    Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

    We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

    Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

    Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      5 Novels That Celebrate the Power of Female Friendship

      Friendship is complicated, which is precisely why it makes such wonderful literature. From sisters who grow up together to women who meet later in life, the friendships in these five novels remind us that…

    • Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton Could Tell a Story

      Dolly Parton knew how to tell a story. “Coat of Many Colors” is a perfect example. On the surface, it is a song about a little girl wearing a coat made from scraps. But…

    • Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marmee Was the Real Hero of Little Women

      Marilla Cuthbert taught Anne that family can be found in unexpected places. Marmee March taught her daughters something different: that the bonds between sisters can survive anger, rivalry, and hurt. Together, these women offer…

    • The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      The Language of Butterflies: An Interview with Wendy Williams

      What can butterflies teach us about attention, slowness, resilience, and the beauty of the natural world? In *The Language of Butterflies*, Wendy Williams explores the surprising history and enduring fascination of these delicate creatures.…

    • The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      The Correspondent: The Book That Made Me Think Differently About Sight

      What happens when the thing you love most about your life is suddenly threatened? For me, one of my greatest fears is losing my eyesight. I cannot imagine a life in which I could…

    • Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Why You Keep DNF’ing Books

      Have you ever looked at your towering TBR pile and thought, *I have nothing to read* — and then, *I don’t want to read these!* You have dozens—or hundreds—of books waiting for you. You…

    • Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      Marilla Cuthbert Was Already a Whole Woman

      We tend to remember Marilla Cuthbert as the stern woman who reluctantly takes Anne Shirley into her home. But what if Marilla’s life was never meant to be a story about waiting for Anne…

    • Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Tea with Elizabeth Wellington Rollins, Author of The Three Graces of Pearl Street

      Sometimes, meaning is found in sharing meals with other people. It is nourished by friendships sustained over decades. Its mettle is tested in the arguments we have with people we love. Most of all,…

    • 5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

      Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…

    5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

    5 Novels That Felt Like Fresh Starts

    Some novels remind us that starting over can take many forms. From unexpected adventures to difficult transformations, these five books explore characters whose lives are changed by circumstances they never expected—and the possibility of…