
Ava’s mission to find that book and its enigmatic author takes her on a quest that unravels the secrets of her past and offers her and Maggie the chance to remake their lives. Alternating with Ava’s story is that of her troubled daughter Maggie, who, living in Paris, descends into a destructive relationship with an older man. Ava rediscovers a mysterious book from her childhood―one that helped her through the traumas of the untimely deaths of her sister and mother. An enthralling novel about love, loss, secrets, friendship, and the healing power of literature, by the bestselling author of The Knitting Circle. The group’s goal throughout the year is for each member to present the book that matters most to them. The Book That Matters Most: A Novel Audio CD 15 August 2016 by Ann Hood (Author) 654 ratings See all formats and editions Hardcover 77.49 2 Used from 12.08 7 New from 43.52 Paperback 33.43 2 Used from 11.

Ava joins a book group, not only for her love. Ava’s twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country. Ava joins a book group, not only for her love of reading but also out of sheer desperation for companionship. by Ann Hood (Author) An enthralling novel about love, loss, secrets, friendship, and the healing power of literature, by the bestselling author of The Knitting Circle. “Hood examines the push and pull between mothers and grown children and the transformative power of fiction.”Īn enthralling novel about love, loss, secrets, friendship, and the healing power of literature, by the bestselling author of The Knitting Circle.Īva’s twenty-five-year marriage has fallen apart, and her two grown children are pursuing their own lives outside of the country.

“Hood’s novel is rich with pleasures, and will no doubt launch a thousand book club discussions.”
