An epic, powerful and intensely personal debut about war, migration, family, and the search for a place to call home. For fans of PACHINKO, WILD SWANS and ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE
Melissa Bank Book order (chronological)
October 11, 1960 – August 2, 2022
Melissa Bank is an American author whose work offers a keen insight into relationships and the search for identity. Her stories and novels explore the complexities of modern life with wit and empathy. Bank masterfully captures the inner lives and outward expressions of her characters, creating narratives that are both humorous and deeply poignant. Her distinctive style is known for its candor and its ability to get to the heart of human experience.
Houseplant Oasis
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Learn how to keep your houseplants healthy, happy and looking stylish in this contemporary reference and project book for plant parents. YOUR #1 RESOURCE FOR PLANT PARENTHOOD
Pocket Penguins: The Worst Thing a Suburban Girl Could Imagine
- 57 pages
- 2 hours of reading
When Penguin published Melissa Bank's debut The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing in 1999, it was an immediate bestseller and was garlanded with praise by critics for its unique, honest and appealing voice. In this piece, Jane tells us about her relationship with a man who will never use her name.
The Wonder Spot
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
From the author of 'The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing', this is a tale of growing up, finding love, and following your path. Join Sophie Applebaum and discover 'the wonder spot'.
Shannon is 30 and single. When her relationship falters, she moves home to save money. Once home, she is reluctantly drawn into the sometimes infuriating realm of her mother. Life for Shannon takes on the complexities of Flo's life, as mother and daughter struggle to redefine their own boundaries.
The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Follows the life lessons of Jane, from defiant teenager to reluctant career girl, as she makes her way through love, sex, relationships, and workplace perils, prompted by dubious advice from a pop-psych guide to life
