Books that captivate with their exquisite prose and unforgettable storytelling. Perfect for readers who appreciate the art of language.
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
Kim Edwards, 2005
432 pp.
November 2006
Dark secrets that lie deep in the heart always find their way to the surface. That's the premise of The Memory Keeper's Daughter, a painful but beautiful book about how lies corrode the human soul.
Two stories are told in tandem. The first is the story of Dr. David Henry who, unbeknownst to his wife, gives away their second twin, a baby girl with Down syndrome.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger, 2003
546 pp.
October 2006
Sounds like science fiction, but it's not...quite. Under the guise of literary realism, this novel takes on time travel as a genetic disorder. In a clever, sometimes funny story, time travel becomes a prism through which we view love.
The initial episodes are delightfully screwy. Henry DeTamble travels back in time to meet his future wife at seemingly random times.