Harriet Doerr’s CONSIDER THIS, SENORA; five expatriates relocate to Mexico in 1962.

Barbara Kingsolver’s DEMON COPPERHEAD; a boy born—and then orphaned—by his mother, has to survive by his innate talents and wits.

George Eliot’s DANIEL DERONDA; a young man from an aristocratic family discovers his Jewish heritage and moves to Palestine.

Martha Grimes’ and Ken Grimes’ DOUBLE DOUBLE; a mother and son—each writers—talk about their addictions to alcohol, and the zig-zag path back to sobriety.

Jacqueline Susann’s EVERY NIGHT, JOSEPHINE!; in her literary debut, the author reveals how her poodle became such an important part of her life.