The Bastion Club

Every now and then I’m lucky enough to read a novel I can’t stop thinking about: this is one of them

will Naomi ultimately unlock the secrets of her own life

Lewis displays his deep love for medieval and Renaissance poetry and themes

Manhattan-based detective Ellie Hatcher

what it means to be the “the perfect slut” and why many girls scorn virginity

unnerving threat that could destroy her promising career

The book is a wonderful mix of fun (playful meditations on the band Rush and international pen-pals) and thoughtful (Beth delves into her personal history with obsessive compulsive disorder and depression while commiserating on topics like dating and credit card shame) all with a simple candor that anyone from a teen to their grandparent can relate to

Gail took on Chris's legacy as steward of the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse cancer centre

Like Shannan

The perfect lie

with enthralling fictional creations

And there is Ivanka’s husband