For fans of Sally Rooney’s Normal People An extraordinary story of friendship and love across class lines, this rich, evocative novel traces the history of modern Italy, from 1975 to 2013, through the fate of one couple. Valerio and Olivia grow up together in the Morganti family’s opulent villa in Bologna, inseparable friends even though they come from vastly different worlds: Olivia, the Morgantis’ daughter, is the heir to a large industrial fortune, while Valerio is the son of their gardener and maid. Largely sheltered from the dangers rampant in the unstable Italy of the 1970s, the two share their first innocent kiss at five years old, which heralds the start of a decades-long relationship. From Valerio having to move to a poor neighborhood in Rome and Olivia making her entrance in high society, life tries to separate them at every turn, but without success, so strong is the bond between them. Year after year they meet only for a few moments, which feel like they’re eternal, and their friendship turns into something more intense, and scary. They take different paths: Olivia travels the world looking for herself, while Valerio devotes himself to a prestigious career that doesn’t satisfy him, in a country that is quickly losing its identity in the political crises of the Berlusconi era. Still, they keep meeting again and again at crossroads in life.

In this poignant, funny, and romantic novel, four nights of epic partying will see two teens through their highest highs and lowest lows over the course of one unforgettable year. Perfect for fans of Gayle Forman and Mary H.K. Choi! Tucker knows that some relationships take work. With his best friend, Bobby, and his mom, everything is simple, steady. His dad, on the other hand, seems to only show up when he wants to bring Tucker down. Then there’s Erika Green, who comes back into his life, stirring up old feelings. A small part of him knows he shouldn’t get too attached during senior year. But a bigger part doesn’t want her to disappear again. Erika from before the video loved to shock people. Now, she just wants to hole up in her quiet college life and leave the past where it belongs—in a dumpster fire. But then she reconnects with Tucker Campanelli. Erika can’t explain what it is about him. There’s just this undeniable connection between them, and she really doesn’t want to lose that feeling. Not yet.

One of E! News' 13 Books to Read This September | One of Bookish's Debuts to Read in the Second Half of 2021 | One of Medium's Best Releases Out Today “Hazel Hayes writes with such honesty and casual confidence and flowing dialogue, you feel you are overhearing it rather than reading it. The writing sparkles with wit and a poignant emotional reality. I love it.”—Matt Haig, bestselling author of The Midnight Library “A smart, touching, time-bending romance. Funny and affecting.”—David Nicholls, bestselling author of One Day and Sweet Sorrow For anyone who has loved and lost, and lived to tell the tale, this gorgeously written debut is a love story told in reverse, a modern novel with the heart of a classic: truthful, tragic, and ultimately full of hope. Out of Love begins at the end. A couple call it quits after nearly five years, and while holding a box of her ex-boyfriend’s belongings, the young woman wonders: How could they have spent so long together? When did they fall out of love? Were there good times before the bad? These are the questions we obsess over when a relationship ends, even when obsessing can do no good. But instead of moving forward through the emotional fallout of a break-up, Out of Love moves backward in time, weaving together an already unraveled tapestry, from tragic ending to magical first kiss. Each chapter jumps further into the past, mining their history for the days and details that might help us understand love; how it happens and why it sometimes falls apart. Readers of Normal People; Goodbye, Vitamin; and One Day will adore this bittersweet romance, a sparkling debut that you won’t want to miss.

Two mice describe their love in terms of the special characteristics of each month of the year.

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In the vein of Eat, Pray, Love, but for teens, this inspirational novel is set against the backdrop of Tennessee horse country as well as the historic cities of Italy and the Italian countryside. The story unfolds as three teenage girls, recently graduated from high school, plan the next phase of their lives while dealing with immediate life issues. McDaniel subtly explores the many types of love the girls experience--including love for one's family, one's friends, and intimate love--and the sacrifices they choose to make (or not) for each of them.

**TOP 40 Amazon Bestseller**... he walked a tightrope five stories up just to hold my hand.Gaze: I moved into the building next to Pixie when I was eleven. She blew bubbles through my window. I shot my Nerf gun through hers. We both had secrets, but one of us was fated to get hurt. I wanted it to be me. Pixie: When I was afraid of the dark, he would shine a light in my window. We shared our popsicles and I taught him how to get a good swing on the playground. I never imagined I'd have to decide who got to live and who didn't. I chose him --and he could never know.She walked a tightrope five stories up just to save my life...

When we marry, we always hope it is forever. However, for many of us, this is not the case. So, what if you find yourself in a marriage that is not your destiny? What happens next? Often, you are left wondering who you are, questioning where you are going and what the future has in store for you. Yet you know in your heart, you must move on. In 2021, Lisa Brearley found herself in this position, and her marriage of 26 years came to an end. With a strong desire to start living her life on her terms, she embarked on a journey of personal discovery and self-love that would completely transform her world. In her must-read memoir A Year of Love: Taking Risks Big and Small, Finding My Soulmate to Win It All she recounts the joys, challenges and adventure she experienced throughout the 12 months that followed her decision to end her first marriage and choose a life of liberty. After many years of devoting herself to her children and family, like many women, Lisa had lost a sense of who she truly was. A conversation with a friend sparked her interest in personal development, and after attending a 3-day course, she realized that it’s never too late to start making life changes that can expand and alter your future. With an open mind and a willingness to seek and embrace new experiences, Lisa started to live her life more fully, taking risks she would never have dreamed of before. She relished the opportunity to make decisions that would positively impact her life, and began to feel her emotions more deeply than she had ever imagined was possible. Following her new-found path and embracing the power of risk taking led her to a week-long personal development retreat. It was here that, unexpectedly, destiny stepped in and changed the trajectory of her life once more, as she found her soul mate and fell in love. Throughout this inspiring and deeply personal book, Lisa shares an honest account of a life transformed. As you follow her year-long journey of self-love and self-discovery, you too can discover your inner strength and rediscover your long-forgotten passions. Lisa has written this book for those who deserve a change in their life. For those who know that love, care and respect are possible. That anything is possible when you have someone who believes in you and are willing to take a risk. From a place of feeling unworthy and stuck, where change seemed impossible, Lisa is now on a wonderfully fulfilling life journey that is full of adventure, happiness and positive relationships. When you come to realize and accept that our time on this earth is limited, like Lisa, you can find the inner strength to choose a life of love and liberty. This inspiring book will give you the belief in yourself and motivation you need to take the first step in your own journey, where you uncover your true life purpose and destiny.

A riot of confession, complaint, and sensual detail, this novel charts the first year alone of a man who has abandoned his wife, life, family, and homeland, seeking an impossible ideal: freedom. Having abandoned his wife, life, family, and homeland, the narrator of My Year of Love flees to Paris to begin his life over again, and finds himself having to rescue himself from the freedom he believed he desired: “I would never have believed that freedom could be a form of captivity, freedom can be like a primeval forest or like the ocean, you can drown in it or disappear and never, never ever find your way out again . . .” With a combination of confession, complaint, and sensual detail, a break is made with the narrator’s past, and through writing this very novel the days of his year of love find an order and expression.

One moment can change a lifetime... ‘A good bit of escapism fiction’ NetGalley reviewer