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The other
by David Guterson
Two boys from profoundly different backgrounds--John William Barry, the wealthy scion of two elite Seattle families, and the blue-collar Irish Neil Countryman--brought together by their fierce love of the natural world, grow up to pursue vastly different paths in life, Neil as a devoted schoolteacher, and John William, a recluse seeking refuge in the wilderness. 150,000 first printing.
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Let's get back to the party
by Zak Salih
Reconnecting with a childhood friend in the weeks after the Supreme Court marriage equality ruling, an art history teacher observes the contrast between his own closeted youth and the open relationships of a younger generation. 25,000 first printing.
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Ladies' night
by Mary Kay Andrews
After an act of post-divorce rage forces her to move in with her mother and attend court-mandated group therapy, rising media star Grace Stanton bonds with three fellow patients whom she helps plot justice and closure
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Sideways
by Rex Pickett
As best friends Miles and Jack leave Los Angeles for Santa Ynez wine country in preparation for Jack's impending nuptials, they embark on a raucous, weeklong road trip that allows the two to contemplate their life choices
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The story hour : a novel
by Thrity N Umrigar
Befriending a young Indian woman named Lakshmi--who is suicidal, lonely, and trapped in a loveless marriage--psychologist Maggie finds their relationship warped by conflicting expectations and threatened by the revelation of long-buried secrets
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The Joy Luck Club
by Amy Tan
Encompassing two generations and a rich blend of Chinese and American history, the story of four struggling, strong women also reveals their daughter's memories and feelings
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Chances are...
by Richard Russo
One beautiful September day, three 66-year-old men convene on Martha’s Vineyard, friends ever since meeting in college, and must puzzle out a lingering mystery from the summer of 1971. By a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
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The friendship list
by Susan Mallery
Reuniting in the aftermath of a devastating loss, two single moms, lifelong best friends, create a list of challenges, from skydiving to getting tattoos, before their prospects and perspectives are transformed by unexpected love
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Married men
by Carl Weber
Follows four married men as they take a ride through dingy hotels, divorce court, jail, and Viagra; encounter lost loves, strippers, and mentally unbalanced ex-football players; and learn valuable lessons about life and love
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Best friends forever
by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Tensions in Celine and Keith's marriage are complicated by Celine's diagnosis with breast cancer, a situation that strengthens her bond with best friend Lauren and forces her to make difficult decisions about her future. By the best-selling author of the Reverend Curtis Black series. 75,000 first printing.
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The girls of August
by Anne Rivers Siddons
Four friends who used to meet for an annual summer beach vacation drift apart after one of their group tragically dies but reconvene years later in the new novel from the author of Burnt Mountain. (general fiction).
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The lie and how we told it
by Tommi Parrish
Uses an awkward encounter between friends to explore themes of queer desire, masculinity, fear, and the ever-in-flux state of friendships
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The river : a novel
by Peter Heller
Two college students on a wilderness canoe trip find their survival skills and longtime best friendship tested by a wildfire, white-water hazards and two mysterious strangers. By the best-selling author of The Dog Stars
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It's not all downhill from here : a novel
by Terry McMillan
Confident that her best days are still ahead, a successful businesswoman relies on close friends and her resourcefulness when an unexpected loss turns her world upside down. By the best-selling author of Waiting to Exhale.
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Four friends
by Robyn Carr
When BJ, a newcomer to Mill Valley, enters their close-knit circle and opens up about her dark past, Gerri, Andy and Sonja come together to help her get back on track and, in the process, make strides in their own lives, becoming stronger as individuals and unfaltering as friends. (romance). Simultaneous.
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