THE ATHENAEUM BY AMANA IFLAL AND KAVINDI ABEYSUNDARA
The Girl You Left Behind – Jojo Moyes
Looking for a book that will tug at your heartstrings and leave you dumbfounded? Look no further. Another masterpiece of the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You, Jojo Moyes sweeps the reader off their feet with a story of love and loss with an intertwined tale of World War I and present-day London. Two women are linked through the ages by a painting that means very much to both of them. Sophie, a French woman in the First World War, loves the painting her husband created but worries she will never see him again. When the German commandant of the town sets his eyes on the portrait, an obsession is born. A century later in London, Sophie’s portrait decorates Liv Halston’s house – a gift given to her by her late husband. With the discovery of the portraits true worth, Liv’s life is tossed into turbulence as she tries to hang on to what’s dear to her. Despite the two different lives that they’ve lived, Liv’s feeling of kinship towards Sophie guides her through betrayal and heartbreak. Guaranteed to keep you hooked from page one, this book will tear your heart asunder and elicit emotions you’ve never felt before.
Miss You – Kate Eberlen
Its a common saying that true love always finds you in some way, but for Tess and Gus it takes them almost eternity to find love. Filled with heartbreak after heartbreak and a lot of loss of hope, will the two ever find what their heart truly desires? Miss you is the perfect book for diehard romance readers although it may seem a bit cliche all in all its a heart warming book that any young adult should read. Remember, true love always finds you if you stop ardently looking for it! The stories of Tess and Gus are at times amusing, frustrating and sad. “Miss You” touches on a number of issues outside of love, friendship, responsibility and loyalty including Asperger syndrome, premature death and cancer.
Five Feet Apart – Rachel Lippincot
In Five Feet Apart we meet two teens, Stella and Will: both chronically ill with cystic fibrosis, and both dealing with it in their own ways. For Stella, doing what her doctors prescribe and staying at least six feet away from anyone who may pose the threat of infection is paramount. Six feet apart. No exceptions. But on the other hand, for Will, it’s a question of biding his time until he turns eighteen, which will grant him the freedom to finally rid himself of the machines, drugs, and treatments that are being pressed on him. Their worlds change, however, when their lives collide with each other— as closely as they can, at any rate — and, despite the distance, sparks fly. It’s a heartbreaking story of what it means to be alive, and what we’ll risk to live our lives to the fullest, even if it means cutting our time down drastically. If you’re hunting for a book that will make you bawl your eyes out, you have picked up the right book. A perfect combination of love, friendship, and struggles, this book is guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and turn you into a general mess of emotions.
Until the End of Time – Danielle Steel
A tale of two people in two different lifetimes, Danielle Steel weaves a story of love and destiny in a novel that will leave you wanting more. Bill, a lawyer who dreams to be a pastor abandons his family practice and moves into the rural town of Wyoming. Jenny, his beloved wife is a renowned stylist who gives up her career to join him. However tragic their fate turned out to be, their belief that they were linked through destinies never faltered. A headlong fall into thirty-eight years later, Robert who is a publisher with a troubled personal life, and Lilibet – an amish woman living in seclusion with her widowed father and three brothers meet in the most unusual of circumstances. Flashbacks of events that never took place in their lives draws them together as destiny unites the two tragic fated lovers. Through the mastermind story telling of Danielle Steel, Until the End of Time will not only bind us to its pages with comfort and fascination, as destiny does her dance, but it will give us hope as well.
Jill Mansell – Rumor Has It
Newly single, Tilly Cole impulsively accepts a job offer in a small town as a “Girl Friday.” Fun
job, country house, fresh start, why not? But soon she finds herself in a hotbed of gossip, intrigue, and rampant rivalry for the town’s most desirable bachelor-Jack Lucas. Rumors of Jack’s “love ’em and leave ’em” escapes abound, and Tilly decides to do the mature,
sensible thing… avoid Jack at all cost. But the more time Tilly spends with Jack, the more
the rumors just don’t make sense. Tilly doesn’t know what to believe… and Jack’s not
telling. If you’re into some well written Britsh romantic comedy then this book is the one
for you. It’s a lovely book to cuddle up with a cup of coffee on a rainy afternoon!
The Cavendon Luck – Barbara Taylor Bradford
It is 1938 in England, and Miles and Cecily Ingham have lead the family in bringing the Cavendon estate back from the brink of disaster. But now, with the arrival of World War II, Cavendon Hall will face its biggest challenge yet. It is a challenge that will push the Inghams and Swanns to protect each other and the villagers, and reveal their true capacity for survival and rebirth. Told with Bradford’s deft, evocative prose and featuring a beloved cast of characters, The Cavendon Luck is a story of intrigue, romance, sorrow, and joy that readers won’t soon forget. Youll love the kind and decent Earl of Mowbray, adore the four daughters, respect the Swann family and their loyalty, and fall in love with dashing cousin Hugo. This book is an absolute delight for those who enjoy heartwarming stories with happy endings!