This book kept me
engaged when I was stressed and feeling guilty for reading anything other than
my own work in progress. It gifted me with an escape each night, which was
therapeutic.
The seamless transition between eighteenth-century London and the present day was masterful, and I was equally invested in both casts of
characters and storylines.
I particularly loved the mysteriously dark nature of
the original apothecary shop, and the final twist that brought the two tales
together was cleverly done.
Named Most Anticipated of 2021 by Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, Hello! magazine, Oprah.com, Bustle, Popsugar, Betches, Sweet July, and GoodReads!
March 2021 Indie Next Pick and #1 LibraryReads Pick
“A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!” —Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network
A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary…
Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised…
I am a huge fan of Ms. Berg’s books, and this one was as
charming as the others.
The cast of characters was perfectly put together, each
one as complex and real as the next. Lucille just broke my heart with her
gentle nature and the way she embraced the people around her who needed a touch
of kindness or a slice of cake to ease their pain.
This is a life-affirming story
that left me with a renewed sense of the good that exists in people if you
take the time to look for it.
The feel-good book of the year: a delightful novel of friendship, community, and the way small acts of kindness can change your life, by the bestselling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv
Lucille Howard is getting on in years, but she stays busy. Thanks to the inspiration of her dearly departed friend Arthur Truluv, she has begun to teach baking classes, sharing the secrets to her delicious classic Southern yellow cake, the perfect pinwheel cookies, and other sweet essentials. Her classes have become so popular that she’s hired Iris, a new resident of Mason, Missouri, as an assistant. Iris…
Full disclosure, this was the
second time I’ve read this book, which is not something I often do.
I was in
Italy when I read it, which felt entirely appropriate, and re-immersing myself
in this relatable family unit that Giordano created was like meditating. The
characters were luminescent, especially Signora A, the nanny who soon becomes
indispensable and whose gentle influence changes the dynamic of the family she
works for.
It is beautifully written and a poignant look at what influences our
choice of who we consider family. It appears to be a simple tale at first, but
it is intricately layered with emotion and realism. My only criticism is that
it was over too soon.
“From aide to nanny and housekeeper . . . Paolo Giordano examines this unusual relationship in the context of one household of three. . . . Spare, elegant.”–The New York Times
“Like Family. . . demands to be savored. . . Giordano's emphasis on how we choose to live and love offers subtle hope that our decisions actually matter.”—NPR.org
From the author of the international bestseller The Solitude of Prime Numbers, an exquisite portrait of marriage, adulthood, and the meaning of family
Paolo Giordano’s prizewinning debut novel, The Solitude of Prime Numbers, catapulted the young Italian author into the literary…
Set on Scotland’s stunning Isle of
Lewis, this is the heart-wrenching tale of twins Cassie and
Isla, the shocking choice that tears them apart, and the events that bring them
back to one another in the most unexpected way.
It explores the unbreakable
bond of sisterhood, impossible choices, and what it really means to be a
mother.
Readers who love Kate Hewitt, Jodi
Picoult, and Diane Chamberlain will be utterly gripped.
