The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

Set in 17th century Amsterdam, Nella Oortman goes from living a country life to marrying into a wealthy but mysterious household.  Her husband, kind but aloof, provides her with a miniature replica of their house to keep her busy.  The miniaturist assisting her in furnishing the house knows too much about their lives.  Will she be able to unravel the mysteries?

Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper

Living in the rolling farmland of Saskatchewan, Etta’s greatest wish is to see the sea.  And so, at the age of 82 , she gets up very early one morning, takes a rifle, some chocolate, and her best boots, and begins walking the 2000 miles to water.

Under Magnolia: a Southern Memoir by Frances Mayes

Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, recounts her early years growing up in the South and her move to California to forge a new life for herself.  Stories of her very complicated, chaotic and at the same time loving family are embedded in the fabric of this memoir.

One Step Too Far by Tina Seskis

What could motivate a woman to leave her seemingly perfect family for a new life?  Can she really leave her past behind?  What secret could she be hiding?

The Storied Life of A.J. Firky by Gabrielle Zevin

With the death of his wife, tough economic times for his rare book store and the loss of a very rare book from his collection, A.J. Firky found life very challenging.  When Maya, a two year old girl, was left on a his door step with a note from from her mother, his life changed dramatically once again.