Winter Garden
By Kristin Hannah
St. Martin’s Publishing Group
Meredith and her father have always had a special bond. Her mother, however, has always been a different story—for as long as she can remember, her mother’s been cold, aloof, and seemingly hiding something. So when Meredith’s father dies of a sudden heart attack, it’s up to Meredith and her semi-estranged sister to pull her family back together. As the three women fight and make peace one another, their mother’s story eventually comes out, and we all learn about the sacrifices people had to make for love. The end has some coincidences that are perhaps a little too tidy for the story, but it’s a great read nonetheless.