Ann Hood is a celebrated author whose works are distinguished by their profound insights into the human psyche and the complexities of relationships. Her prose often explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning with a delicate touch and a realistic perspective. Hood masterfully weaves narratives that draw readers into the intimate lives of her characters, prompting reflection on their own experiences. Her ability to capture the essence of human existence marks her as a significant contemporary voice.
Exploring themes of grief and resilience, this poignant narrative captures the emotional journey of its characters as they navigate loss and healing. With a heartfelt approach, the story resonates with readers who appreciate tales of personal growth and the complexities of human relationships. Ann Hood's storytelling weaves together moments of sorrow and hope, making it a compelling read for fans of similar heartfelt literature.
The twins explore the mysteries surrounding the Pickworth family as they settle into their new home at Elm Medona. Their investigation into The Treasure Chest reveals secrets about their great-uncle Thorne's disappearance and the theft of valuable family artifacts, leading them on an intriguing adventure filled with family history and hidden treasures.
Set in 1836 Massachusetts, Felix and Maisie find themselves on a farm where they encounter Clara Barton, a pivotal historical figure. Initially disappointed by their location instead of New York City, the twins ponder the purpose of their journey. They question whether Clara has a message for them or if they are meant to share something significant with her. This intriguing premise intertwines adventure with historical exploration, inviting readers to discover the connections between the characters and their time.
After the loss of her only child, Mary Baxter finds herself unable to read or write, the activities that used to be her primary source of comfort. She reluctantly joins a knitting circle as a way to fill her lonely days—not knowing it will change her life. As they teach Mary new knitting techniques, the women in the circle also reveal their own secrets of loss, love, and hope. With time, Mary is finally able to tell her own story of grief, and in so doing finds the spark of life again.
In 1978, in the tailwind of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world—and maybe, one day, write about it—Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling job search, Hood survived TWA’s rigorous Breech Training Academy and learned to evacuate seven kinds of aircraft, deliver a baby, mix proper cocktails, administer oxygen, and stay calm no matter what the situation.In the air, Hood found both the adventure she’d dreamt of and the unexpected realities of life on the job. She carved chateaubriand in the first-class cabin and dined in front of the pyramids in Cairo, fended off passengers’ advances and found romance on layovers in London and Lisbon, and walked more than a million miles in high heels. She flew through the start of deregulation, an oil crisis, massive furloughs, and a labor strike.As the airline industry changed around her, Hood began to write—even drafting snatches of her first novel from the jump-seat. She reveals how the job empowered her, despite its roots in sexist standards. Packed with funny, moving, and shocking stories of life as a flight attendant, Fly Girl captures the nostalgia and magic of air travel at its height, and the thrill that remains with every takeoff.
Arriving on the doorstep of her college roommate, Katherine begins a new life in the Big Apple, forging a new friendship with an old friend even as the old friend copes with her own problems. Reprint.
Winner of a Foreword IndieFab Book of the Year AwardIn 1967, Joan Didion wrote an essay called Goodbye to All That , a work of such candid and penetrating prose that it soon became the gold standard for personal essays. Like no other story before it, Didion’s tale of loving and leaving New York captured the mesmerizing allure Manhattan has always had for writers, poets, and wandering spirits.In this captivating collection, 28 writers take up Didion’s literary legacy by sharing their own New York stories. Their essays often begin as love stories do, with the passion of something newly discovered—the crush of subway crowds, the streets filled with manic energy, and the certainty that this is the only place on Earth where one can become exactly who she is meant to be.They also share the grief that comes when the metropolis loses its magic and the pressures of New York’s frenetic life wear thin on even the most fervent dwellers. As friends move away, rents soar, and love—still— remains just out of reach, each writer’s goodbye to New York is singular and universal, like New York itself.With Cheryl Strayed, Dani Shapiro, Emma Straub, Ann Hood, and more.
Return to The Treasure Chest with Felix and Maisie . . . When Felix Robbins gets a crush on Lily Goldstein, a classmate who is adopted from China, he decides to try to take her back in time so that she can see the country where she was born. Maisie discovers his plot, and foils it. But the twins end up in a small village on the Yangtze River, where they meet a girl named Pearl Buck in the days just before the Boxer Rebellion. With bandits chasing them, will they ever find safety . . . and return home?
15 Writers on Why We Can't Stop Watching Gilmore Girls
The anthology features a collection of essays exploring the impact of Gilmore Girls on diverse writers, each sharing personal reflections and insights. Contributors delve into themes of identity, family dynamics, and the show's cultural significance, highlighting how it resonates across various experiences and backgrounds. This vibrant compilation celebrates the beloved series and its lasting influence on storytelling and relationships.
New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood pens a poignant story of grief and adolescent despair in this follow-up to Jude Banks, Superhero.