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COMING HOME MAGAZINE 33 B e a c h R e a d s Books that belong in your beach bag. PASS THE TIME Husbands & Lovers Beatriz Williams Husbands & Lovers weaves together the lives of two women: Hannah Ainsworth, a Hungarian refugee in 1950s Cairo, and her granddaughter Mallory, a mother in present-day New England. Beyond the blood that connects them is a mysterious heirloom—a cobra bracelet—passed down through generations. More than a symbol of their shared lineage, the bracelet holds a secret known only to Hannah. The secret is tied to her difficult choice between a convenient marriage and a passionate love—a decision Mallory faces decades later. Williams' novel explores the power of love, betrayal, and redemption across time and space and the impact of the risks we take and those we don't. Little Fires Everywhere Celeste Ng Set in 1990s Shaker Heights, Ohio, Little Fires Everywhere follows two families rocked by scandal against the quaint backdrop of suburban America. When the Richardsons, a seemingly perfect, affluent family, become enmeshed with free-spirited artist Mia Warren and her daughter Pearl, sparks begin to fly. Tensions flare when a custody battle for a Chinese-American baby ignites a chain of events that leads to a tragic fire. A story of motherhood, sacrifice, and the hidden truths that shape lives, Ng's work is as entertaining as it is thoughtful. Two Kinds of Truth Michael Connelly In Two Kinds of Truth, Michael Connelly tells the tale of Harry Bosch, a detective working cold cases for the San Fernando Police Department. While investigating a murder involving Jason Jessup, a man who claims he was wrongly convicted, Bosch is called to investigate the murder of a local pharmacist. As he solves both cases, Bosch is drawn into the seedy world of pharmaceutical abuse. The discovery of a high-level drug ring forces him to confront the complexities of justice amid balancing his own pursuit of closure and truth—no matter the cost. This Is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor Adam Kay This Is Going to Hurt is a comedic memoir by British writer Adam Kay, featuring a collection of diary entries from his medical training between 2004 and 2010. Through a combination of amusing mishaps and offbeat anecdotes, Kay sheds light on often-overlooked issues like the struggles of tired doctors, the flaws of England's National Health Service (NHS), and the harsh realities of the healthcare system. With a double dose of playfulness and insight, Kay's account will both fascinate and make you rethink the state of modern medicine. It's a must-read for anyone who enjoys humor with heart.