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M.L. Stedman

The Light Between Oceans

Set in a small coastal town in Western Australia, 'The Light Between Oceans' tells the story of Tom and Isabel, a lighthouse keeper and his wife, who make a fateful decision that changes their lives forever. This novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of the human heart.

Nicholas Sparks

The Notebook

A classic Sparks' romance novel, 'The Notebook' tells the story of Noah and Allie, a couple who fall in love in the 1940s, but are forced to separate due to family pressures. The story is told through the eyes of an elderly man, who reads from a notebook to a woman suffering from memory loss, revealing a heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of love lost and found.

Nicholas Sparks

A Walk to Remember

In 'A Walk to Remember', Landon, a popular high school senior, falls in love with Jamie, a quiet and religious girl. As their relationship deepens, Landon discovers that Jamie has a serious illness, and the two embark on a journey of love, faith, and self-discovery.

Audrey Niffenegger

The Time Traveler's Wife

Henry, the time traveler, and Clare, his artist wife, tell the story of their unconventional marriage in 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. As Henry's time-traveling takes him to different periods of his life, Clare must come to terms with the fact that their love is both timeless and fragile.

Graeme Simsion

The Rosie Project

Don Tillman, a socially awkward genetics professor, embarks on a project to find the perfect wife in 'The Rosie Project'. Along the way, he meets Rosie, a wild and unpredictable woman who challenges his rigid worldview. This novel is a heartwarming and humorous exploration of love, friendship, and the human condition.

Mary Ann Shaffer

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Set in post-World War II England, 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' tells the story of Juliet Ashton, a writer who corresponds with a group of eccentric and charming Guernsey residents who have formed a literary society during the German occupation. This novel is a celebration of the power of books, friendship, and the human spirit.

Markus Zusak

The Book Thief

Narrated by Death, 'The Book Thief' tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who discovers the power of words and books during World War II Germany. As she steals books from the Nazi party, Liesel shares them with her neighbors, providing a brief respite from the horrors of war.

Kathryn Stockett

The Help

Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, 'The Help' tells the story of Aibileen, a black maid, and Skeeter, a white woman, who team up to write a tell-all book about the lives of black maids working for white families. This novel explores the themes of race, class, and gender in the Jim Crow South.

Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

In 'The Secret Life of Bees', Lily Owens, a 14-year-old girl, runs away from her abusive father to Tiburon, South Carolina, where she discovers the world of beekeeping and the power of female community. This novel is a celebration of sisterhood, resilience, and the transformative power of love.

Khaled Hosseini

The Kite Runner

In 'The Kite Runner', Amir, a young Afghan boy, betrays his best friend Hassan, setting off a chain of events that will haunt him for the rest of his life. As Amir grows up and moves to America, he must come to terms with his past and make amends for his mistakes. This novel is a powerful exploration of friendship, betrayal, and redemption.