Karma Brown

In this captivating dual narrative novel, a modern-day woman finds inspiration in hidden notes left by her home’s previous owner, a quintessential 1950s housewife. As she discovers remarkable parallels between this woman’s life and her own, it causes her to question the foundation of her own relationship with her husband--and what it means to be a wife fighting for her place in a patriarchal society. When Alice Hale leaves a career in publicity to become a writer and follows her husband to the New York suburbs, she is unaccustomed to filling her days alone in a big, empty house. But when she finds a vintage cookbook buried in a box in the old home's basement, she becomes captivated by the cookbook’s previous owner--1950s housewife Nellie Murdoch. As Alice cooks her way through the past, she realizes that within the cookbook’s pages Nellie left clues about her life--including a mysterious series of unsent letters penned to her mother. Soon Alice learns that while baked Alaska and meatloaf five ways may seem harmless, Nellie's secrets may have been anything but. When Alice uncovers a more sinister--even dangerous--side to Nellie’s marriage, and has become increasingly dissatisfied with the mounting pressures in her own relationship, she begins to take control of her life and protect herself with a few secrets of her own.

A Novel

Recipe for a Perfect Wife

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The Choices We Make

"Mysterious, atmospheric and pacey, with heaps of heart and soul. . . . An uplifting celebration of women, and the courage it takes to find one’s true self."—Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push A 1970s feminist facing the costs of loss and autonomy strives to create a better future for women at her Adirondacks camp; meanwhile, an aspiring screenwriter of today, makes a shocking discovery that sets her on a course of rewriting her own story. Rowan is stuck. Her dreams of becoming a screenwriter are stalled, along with her bank account, as she and her fiancé, Seth, try to make sense of what’s next for them after leaving LA. But when the couple takes a trip to a cabin in the Adirondacks, hoping the change will provide inspiration for Seth’s novel-in-progress, Rowan finds herself drawn into a story greater than her own—that of socialite-turned-feminist-crusader Eddie Calloway, who vanished one day in 1975 and was never found or heard from again. In a handbook left behind in the abandoned ruins of a once-great camp, Rowan learns more about the enigmatic Eddie, and clues as to what happened to her. As Rowan delves deeper into the mystery, we meet Eddie herself, a fierce and loving woman whose greatest wish was to host women at her camp and unlock their “wildness.” However, Eddie’s wild ways aren’t welcomed by everyone, and rifts between camp owners threaten her mission. When Rowan gets closer to the truth of Eddie’s disappearance, she realizes that it may hold the key to unlocking her own ambition and future.

What Wild Women Do

"One minute, 26-year-old Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for, including an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a devastating accident and Tegan's life is as shattered as the car they had to cut her out of. With the loss of her baby and her unbearable anger towards Gabe, who was driving that night, Tegan is drowning in grief. After a handful of sleeping pills land her in the hospital, lucky to be alive, her family's fear and Gabe's commitment to fix things prompts Tegan to make a change. At Gabe's suggestion, she agrees to travel to three destinations from their 'life experiences' wish list. From culture-rich Thailand, to the flavors of Italy, to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and to search for forgiveness. But Tegan soon learns grief follows you no matter how far away you go, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. When things take a shocking turn in Hawaii, Tegan is forced to face the truth -- and she must decide if the life she has is the one she wants"-- from author's web site.

Come Away with Me

One woman is about to discover everything she believes--knows--to be true about her life...isn't. After hitting her head, Lucy Sparks awakens in the hospital to a shocking revelation: the man she's known and loved for years--the man she recently married--is not actually her husband. In fact, they haven't even spoken since their breakup four years earlier. The happily-ever-after she remembers in vivid detail--right down to the dress she wore to their wedding--is only one example of what her doctors call a false memory: recollections Lucy's mind made up to fill in the blanks from the coma. Her psychologist explains the condition as honest lying, because while Lucy's memories are false, they still feel incredibly real. Now she has no idea which memories she can trust--a devastating experience not only for Lucy, but also for her family, friends and especially her devoted boyfriend, Matt, whom Lucy remembers merely as a work colleague. When the life Lucy believes she had slams against the reality she's been living for the past four years, she must make a difficult choice about which life she wants to lead, and who she really is.

The Life Lucy Knew

How to find guilt-free time for what you really want to do, and why it matters Do you feel like you're always busy, even as your to-do list continues to grow? Do you think you can't keep up as it is, let alone add another thing to your plate? An award-winning journalist, avid reader and new mom, Karma Brown dreamed of writing her first novel. But between diapers and tight deadlines, how could she? Like so many of us, she felt stretched taut and hyper-scheduled, her time a commodity over which she had lost control. For Brown, the answer to this problem was to rise earlier every day and use that time to write. Although she experienced missteps along the way, after committing to her alarm clock and an online community of early risers, she completed a debut novel that became a national bestseller. In The 4% Fix, Karma Brown reveals the latest research about time management and goal-setting and shares strategies that have worked for her as well as for others. Refreshingly, her jargon-free approach doesn't include time-tracking spreadsheets, tips on how to squeeze in yoga exercises while cooking dinner, or methods that add bulk to those never-ending lists. How will you use this one hour--only 4% of your day--to change your life?

How One Hour Can Change Your Life

The 4% Fix

“A powerful and evocative story about the life-altering consequences of a single decision… Riveting.” —Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies that Bind and Something Borrowed “Karma Brown's work is as smart as it is effortless to read.” —Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick Daisy Jones & The Six From #1 internationally bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife comes an emotional tale of the aftermath of one woman’s earthshattering mistake Meg Pepper has a fulfilling career and a happy family. But her life shatters in an instant when a chance encounter results in a terrible accident that leaves a teenage boy in critical condition. Full of remorse, Meg throws herself into helping the teenager’s family as he rehabs from his injuries. But the more Meg tries to absolve herself, the more she alienates her own family—and the more she finds herself being drawn to the boy's father. Soon Meg's picture-perfect life is unravelling before her eyes. As the painful secrets she's been burying bubble dangerously close to the surface, she will have to decide: Can she forgive herself, or will she risk losing everything she holds dear to her heart?

In This Moment

Przepis na żonę doskonałą

"[F]ull of lush locations, memorable characters, and a turn of events that is nothing short of jaw-dropping." —Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Daisy Jones & The Six An unexpected journey leads one woman to discover that life after loss is possible in this emotional novel from the bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife. One minute, Tegan Lawson has everything she could hope for: an adoring husband, Gabe, and a baby on the way. The next, a patch of black ice causes a life-altering, devastating accident. Tegan is consumed by grief—not to mention anger toward Gabe, who was driving on the night of the crash. Just when she thinks she's hit rock bottom, Gabe reminds her of their Jar of Spontaneity, a collection of their dream destinations, and so begins an adventure of a lifetime. From the bustling markets of Thailand to the flavors of Italy to the ocean waves in Hawaii, Tegan and Gabe embark on a journey to escape the tragedy and search for forgiveness. But they soon learn that grief follows you no matter how far away you run, and that acceptance comes when you least expect it. Heartbreaking, hopeful and utterly transporting, Come Away with Me is a luminous celebration of the strength of the human spirit. Previously published.

From No.1 internationally bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife comes an unforgettable story that explores the intricate dynamics of friendship and parenthood. Best friends Hannah and Kate have been inseparable almost all of their lives. While they're close as sisters, Hannah can't help but feel envious of the little family Kate and her husband, David, have created - complete with two perfect little girls. She and Ben have been trying for years to have a baby, so when they receive the news that she will likely never get pregnant, Hannah's heartbreak is overwhelming. They begin to tentatively explore the other options, and Kate offers to be Hannah's surrogate. But as these two families embark on an incredible journey toward parenthood, a devastating tragedy puts everything at risk of falling apart. Poignant, twisty and refreshingly honest, The Choices We Make is a powerful tale of an incredible friendship and the risks we take to make our dreams come true.

One woman is about to discover everything she believes—knows—to be true about her life…isn’t. After hitting her head, Lucy Sparks awakens in the hospital to a shocking revelation: the man she’s known and loved for years—the man she recently married—is not actually her husband. In fact, they haven’t even spoken since their breakup four years earlier. The happily-ever-after she remembers in vivid detail—right down to the dress she wore to their wedding—is only one example of what her doctors call a false memory: recollections Lucy’s mind made up to fill in the blanks from the coma. Her psychologist explains the condition as honest lying, because while Lucy’s memories are false, they still feel incredibly real. Now she has no idea which memories she can trust—a devastating experience not only for Lucy, but also for her family, friends and especially her devoted boyfriend, Matt, whom Lucy remembers merely as a work colleague. When the life Lucy believes she had slams against the reality she’s been living for the past four years, she must make a difficult choice about which life she wants to lead, and who she really is.

Mary Kubica

Jason Mott

Heather Gudenkauf

Alex Brunkhorst

"Thrilling and illuminating."—LA Times "A hypnotic psychological thriller." —People A chance encounter sparks an unrelenting web of lies in this new gripping and complex psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and the upcoming page-turner Don't You Cry, Mary Kubica She sees the teenage girl on the train platform, standing in the pouring rain, clutching an infant in her arms. She boards a train and is whisked away. But she can't get the girl out of her head… Heidi Wood has always been a charitable woman: she works for a nonprofit, takes in stray cats. Still, her husband and daughter are horrified when Heidi returns home one day with a young woman named Willow and her four-month-old baby in tow. Disheveled and apparently homeless, this girl could be a criminal—or worse. But despite her family's objections, Heidi invites Willow and the baby to take refuge in their home. Heidi spends the next few days helping Willow get back on her feet, but as clues into Willow's past begin to surface, Heidi is forced to decide how far she's willing to go to help a stranger. What starts as an act of kindness quickly spirals into a story far more twisted than anyone could have anticipated. More Praise: "Hypnotic and anything but predictable." —Kirkus, starred review "A superb psychological thriller…stunning."—Publishers Weekly, starred review Read the New York Times bestselling novel that everyone is talking about, The Good Girl, by Mary Kubica! Look for Mary's latest complex and addictive tale of deceit and obsession, Don't You Cry. Order your copies today!

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On peut renaître après avoir tout perdu Une femme vient de perdre son enfant à naître. Pour l’aider à émerger de la profonde mélancolie dans laquelle elle demeure plongée, son mari la persuade de laisser le fardeau de son épreuve derrière elle et de partir avec lui redécouvrir les lieux magiques, sensuels et lumineux où ils ont été heureux ensemble, la Thaïlande, l’Italie et Hawaii... Trois escales d’un voyage qui est aussi, surtout, cheminement intérieur pour renouer pas à pas avec le plaisir, la joie, l’amour. Dans un style moderne et touchant, Karma Brown revisite le roman féminin et rappelle que la vie, tissée de toutes nos larmes et de tous nos rires, vaut la peine qu’on la réinvente. Elle donne aussi à découvrir un roman émouvant à savourer, auquel son dénouement imprévisible inattendu ajoute comme une surprenante pincée d’épices. A propos de l’auteur Karma Brown vit près de Toronto avec son mari, leur fille et leur facétieux labrador. Quand elle n’écrit pas, elle aime courir, traîner avec sa famille, mettre la pagaille dans sa cuisine, et piocher des idées dans sa bucker list à elle. Des millions de larmes et de rires est son premier roman. On en parle : « Un roman pour les fans de Mange, prie, aime d’Elisabeth Gilbert » Lori Nelson Spielman auteur du succès Demain est un autre jour.

Des millions de larmes et de rires

Muži chtějí stále totéž, ale časy se mění Alice Haleová se nedávno vdala. Opustila slibnou kariéru a přestěhovala se z Manhattanu na ospalé předměstí New Yorku, kde s manželem Natem koupili dům. Ale zatímco Nate je spokojený, protože pro něj byla koupě domu logickým životním krokem: svatba, dům, rodina, Alici přináší nová životní etapa zklamání. Cítí se osamělá a nudí se. Dokud ve sklepě neobjeví zaprášenou kopii Kuchařky pro moderní hospodyňku, která v 50. letech patřila bývalé majitelce domu. Na stránkách staré kuchařky totiž Alice objevuje kromě receptů také svědectví o životě Nellie Murdochové. Obraz vzorné ženy, která dělí svůj čas mezi péči o domácnost, zahradu a manžela, se na první pohled jeví jako vystřižený ze stránek dobových časopisů. Když se ale Alici dostane do rukou i balíček neodeslaných dopisů, které Nellie adresovala své matce, ukáže se, že se její svět netočil jen kolem domácnosti, a že může Alici naučit víc než jak upéct výtečné sušenky.

Recept na dokonalou manželku

Zwei enttäuschte Ehefrauen, ein Kochbuch aus den 1950er-Jahren und ein bitterböser Plan ... Alice, frisch verheiratet, zieht mit ihrem Mann in einen schicken Vorort im Norden New Yorks. Doch die viel zu große, adrette Villa ist ihr von Anfang an unbehaglich. Als sie im Keller ein mit persönlichen Kommentaren gespicktes Kochbuch aus den 1950er-Jahren auffindet, beginnt sie sich für Nellie, die Vorbesitzerin des Hauses, zu interessieren. Alice kocht sich — zunächst nur aus Langeweile — in die Vergangenheit zurück. Bis sie anhand von Briefen entdeckt, dass Nellies Leben (und ihre Rezepte) ein düsteres Geheimnis bergen. Mit fatalen Folgen für Alice und ihren Mann ... Der Penguin Verlag dankt dem Canada Council for the Arts für die Förderung der Übersetzung. We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien.

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