Ann Napolitano Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

A deeply satisfying novel about family, secrets, ghosts, and homecoming unfolds around a Victorian house perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean, steeped in a century of mysteries. When Jane Flanagan stumbles upon the abandoned house as a teenager, it becomes her refuge from her tumultuous home life. Two decades later, now a Harvard archivist, Jane returns to her Maine roots after a career and marital crisis, only to find the house transformed into a glossy, unrecognizable version of its former self by new owner Genevieve. Convinced of its haunting, Genevieve enlists Jane to research the house's history and the women who once lived there. As Jane delves into the past, she uncovers a tapestry of lost lovers, artistic awakenings, and the lingering effects of colonialism, revealing a narrative that predates even Maine itself. The novel is described as entrancing and compulsively readable, blending humor with heartbreak, making it an engaging exploration of personal and historical legacies.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” family story that explores whether love can heal a broken person. Praised for its emotional depth, this novel captures life’s highs and lows with precision. William Waters grows up in a home marked by tragedy, where love is scarce. His life transforms when he meets Julia Padavano during his freshman year of college. Julia, along with her inseparable sisters—dreamy Sylvie, free-spirited Cecelia, and nurturing Emeline—brings warmth and chaos into William's life. He finds solace in their family dynamic, but shadows from his past threaten to disrupt their happiness. As William's history emerges, it endangers Julia's plans for their future and tests the sisters' strong bond. The resulting family rift has lasting consequences, prompting the question of whether their loyalty can reunite them when it matters most. This novel is a heartfelt tribute to Louisa May Alcott’s classic, offering a moving portrayal of love that embraces individuals for who they truly are.

William voelt zich onbegrepen en onbemind door zijn ouders. Tijdens zijn studie ontmoet hij Julia. Ze krijgen een relatie.

"Uncovers the key civil rights battle that immigrant children fought alongside the ACLU to ensure equal access to education within a xenophobic nation"

Una mañana de verano, Edward Adler, de doce años, su hermano mayor, sus padres y ciento ochenta y tres pasajeros embarcan en Newark rumbo a Los Ángeles. Entre ellos, además de los Adler, está un prodigio de Wall Street, una chica que acaba de descubrir que está embarazada, un veterano de la guerra de Afganistán que arrastra las secuelas de la contienda, un magnate de los negocios, una mujer independiente que huye de un marido demasiado controlador. A mitad de camino, el avión se estrella. Edward es el único superviviente. La historia se convierte en la gran noticia del momento y acapara la atención de todos los medios del país. Pero Edward no siente que haya sobrevivido al accidente. Una parte de él se ha quedado para siempre en ese avión en el que perdió a su familia, junto a esos pasajeros a los que conoció por unas horas, en ese cielo en el que su vida, tal como la conocía, cambió para siempre. Y es que, cuando lo has perdido todo, ¿de dónde puedes sacar la fuerza para seguir adelante, cómo volver a encontrar sentido a tu vida?

One summer morning, a flight takes off from New York to Los Angeles- there are 192 people aboard. When the plane suddenly crashes, twelve-year-old Edward Adler is the sole survivor. In the aftermath, Edward struggles to make sense of his grief, sudden fame and find his place in a world without his family. But then Edward and his neighbour Shay make a startling discovery; hidden in his uncle's garage are letters from the relatives of other passengers - all addressed him. Following the passengers' final hours and Edward's unique coming-of-age, Dear Edward asks one of life's most profound questions- what does it mean not just to survive, but to truly live?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The tender and perceptive debut novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Hello Beautiful, about three generations of a large Catholic family jarred into crisis by an unexpected pregnancy “This stunning . . . exquisite, skillfully written gem addresses serious issues–e.g., guilt vs. loyalty, the past vs. the present—[but] remains hopeful and includes ample doses of humor and wit.”—Library Journal (starred review) No one in my mother’s family ever talks about anything that can be categorized as unpleasant or as having to do with emotions. . . . This spellbinding novel by bestselling author Ann Napolitano is a poignant reminder of how connected we are to those we love, even when we cannot find the words to say it. The unforgettable story of three generations of an Irish American family, Within Arm’s Reach is another rich and deeply satisfying novel from the author who captured the many dimensions of grief in Dear Edward and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood in Hello Beautiful.