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Spirituality/self-help Drama
True Refuge
by Tara Brach,
Ph.D.
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“Feeling overwhelmed by
how much
I have to do
these days, I
was drawn to
the promise of
refuge that this
book offered,” says Carol Brooks,
FIRST editor-in-chief. “The author,
a psychotherapist who writes from a
Buddhist perspective, did not disappoint.” Weaving anecdotes from her
psychology practice with observations as a leader of meditation classes
and retreats made for a compelling
approach to healing spiritual and psychological wounds. “As a Christian,
I worried that the Buddhist perspective would collide with my beliefs,”
admits Carol. “But Tara’s approach
is so open, personal and welcoming
that I never felt as though she was
stepping on my spiritual toes. In
fact, I consider this one of the most
powerful self-help books I have ever
read.” (Bantam, 2016; Paperback $16,
Hardcover $26, Kindle $12, Nook $12)
Christian romance
Brush of Wings by Karen Kingsbury
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108 First for women
5/16/16
When I Found
You by Catherine
Ryan Hyde
“I adore stories
about unconventional families trying to
persevere, so
when my mom
recommended
this one to me,
I couldn’t wait to dive in,” says Tara
Hans, FIRST senior copy chief.
While duck hunting one morning,
Nathan McCann discovers an abandoned newborn baby in the woods.
He wants to adopt the boy, but the
child’s grandmother steps in. Fifteen
years later, Nathan finds the child
abandoned once again—this time, at
his doorstep. “Nathan’s unwavering
dedication to the boy, Nat, was truly
heartwarming, especially as many
obstacles are thrown in their path
after Nat moves in with Nathan as a
young adult,” says Tara. “As I flipped
the pages, I couldn’t help but root for
this duo. Their relationship left me
feeling inspired—I finished the book
in one weekend!” (Lake Union, 2013;
Paperback $15, Kindle $4)
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“Call me a hopeless romantic, but there are few things that
delight me more than sneaking outside to soak in the spring
sun and read a love story,” shares Carey Ostergard, FIRST
deputy editor. “And this novel made my ‘escape time’ even
sweeter!” After finding out she needs a heart transplant,
Mary Catherine moves to Uganda, determined to help
children with the little time she has left…and to try to forget Marcus, the man she loves. After months of silence from Mary Catherine,
Marcus knows something is truly wrong, but it will take a divine intervention to
bring them back together. “The characters are surrounded by a team of angels
who help subtly guide them in the direction God wants,” says Carey. “It gave the
story a unique perspective and created heartfelt moments that reminded me how
every loving moment counts.” (Howard Books, 2016; Kindle $12, Nook $12)
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Magical realism
It’s Not Magic...
It Actually
Works!
First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen
“I loved Allen’s Garden Spells, so I was eager to read the
sequel,” says Rebecca Haynes, FIRST senior health editor.
Sisters Claire and Sydney Waverly possess mystical gifts that
allow them to help others, but they question whether these
gifts are real. Meanwhile, Bay, Sydney’s teen daughter, is
struggling to find her place. Then a visit from a stranger puts
them all at a crossroads. “This story reminded me that we all
have the strength to get through adversity. Even if you didn’t
read the first book, you’ll be able to follow and enjoy this one.”
(St. Martin’s Griffin, 2016; Paperback $16, Hardcover $26, Kindle $10, Nook $10)
Mystery
Love Walked In
by Marisa de los
Santos
The Lincoln
Deception
by David O. Stewart
“When I was given
this book as a gift,
I had it pegged as
a light read—but
what I got was
much more!” says
Melissa D’Agnese, FIRST senior associate editor. “The quirky characters
and overlapping plotlines made it surprisingly rich.” When 30-something­
Cornelia Brown meets Clare Hobbs,
a wise-beyond-her-11-years kid, an
unlikely friendship is formed. Says
Melissa: “This is an enchanting
story—it contains wise lessons on
love, loss and the unbreakable bonds
that tie us all together.” (Plume, 2006;
Paperback $16, Kindle $6, Nook $6)
“I wanted a break
from the political drama of the
2016 election,
so I picked up a
book that looks at
the drama decades ago,” says FIRST
deputy editor-in-chief Maggie Jaqua.
Thirty years after Lincoln’s death, the
lawyer who prosecuted John Wilkes
Booth makes a deathbed confession to his doctor, Jamie Fraser. This
leads Fraser to dig deeper to learn
who really masterminded Lincoln’s
murder. “This book was fascinating—
a nice change of pace from watching the news!” (Kensington, 2013;
Paperback $15, Kindle $3, Nook $10)
Historical nonfiction
The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
“I’m always drawn to courageous stories—and this read delivered,” says Sharon Cohen, FIRST copy editor. Based on the
diary of Antonina Zabinska, this novel recounts how she and
her husband, director of the Warsaw Zoo, saved lives during
World War II. After their zoo was destroyed, the couple used
the space to hide people escaping persecution. “The couple’s
empathy for the people and the animals they sheltered under
the most trying of circumstances was heart-wrenching yet inspiring.” (W.W.
Norton & Company, 2008; Paperback $16, Hardcover $25, Kindle $9, Nook $10)
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