Secondhand Fiction Bargain Book Box SP2403

Secondhand Fiction Bargain Book Box

Immerse yourself in stories of love, loss, and resilience with this collection of sixteen secondhand novels. This box features a blend of acclaimed literary fiction and beloved bestsellers, including the emotional storytelling of Cathy Kelly and Di Morrissey, the gripping narratives of Emma Donoghue and Anita Shreve, and the multi-generational sagas of Marianne Fredriksson. From the suburbs of Melbourne to the history of Vietnam and the coast of Ireland, these books offer a journey into the human heart. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Careless by Deborah Robertson A haunting and suspenseful novel that weaves together the lives of strangers after a tragedy. It explores the themes of grief and responsibility through the eyes of a young girl and a grieving sculptor.

2. Hanna's Daughters by Marianne Fredriksson A sweeping family saga that spans three generations of Swedish women—Hanna, Johanna, and Anna. It traces how their lives and choices are shaped by the changing times and the silent secrets passed down from mother to daughter.

3. The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve When a pilot dies in a plane crash, his wife is left to deal with her grief and the shocking revelation that her husband lived a secret double life. As she hunts for the truth, she unravels a web of deception that forces her to question her entire marriage.

4. The Time We Have Taken by Steven Carroll Set in a Melbourne suburb in 1970, this Miles Franklin Award-winning novel captures a moment of cultural shift. It follows the last days of a community as it is swept away by progress, focusing on the quiet drama of ordinary lives.

5. A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki A novelist finds a Hello Kitty lunchbox washed up on the shore of British Columbia, containing the diary of a sixteen-year-old Japanese girl. The story oscillates between the writer's discovery and the girl's life in Tokyo, exploring themes of time, Zen Buddhism, and connection.

6. The Trip of a Lifetime by Monica McInerney Lola Quinlan, at eighty-five, decides to return to her homeland of Ireland after sixty years in Australia. It is a journey to face the secrets of her past, filled with the warmth, humor, and heart that McInerney is known for.

7. Room by Emma Donoghue Told from the unique perspective of five-year-old Jack, who has lived his entire life in a single room with his mother. When they escape their captivity, Jack must learn to navigate a world he never knew existed. It is a powerful story of survival and the bond between parent and child.

8. The Girl Who Played Go by Shan Sa Set in Manchuria during the Japanese occupation in the 1930s, this novel tells the story of a Japanese soldier and a Chinese teenage girl who meet over a game of Go. As war rages around them, their silent connection on the board transcends the conflict.

9. Weightless by Sarah Bannan A chilling look at teenage cruelty and cyberbullying in a small American town. When a new girl arrives and tries to fit in, she becomes the target of a campaign of harassment that spirals out of control.

10. The True Story of Maddie Bright by Mary-Rose MacColl In 1920, young Maddie Bright meets the Prince of Wales during his tour of Australia. Decades later, a journalist uncovers the truth about Maddie's connection to the royal family. It is a sweeping historical mystery about fame and memory.

11. Lessons in Heartbreak by Cathy Kelly Three generations of women in an Irish family navigate the choppy waters of love and betrayal. From New York to Ireland, they learn that heartbreak is a part of life, but so is the strength to start over.

12. Monsoon by Di Morrissey A woman travels to Vietnam to retrace her father's history during the war and to work on a charity project. There, she uncovers family secrets and finds her own path to healing amidst the beauty and tragedy of the country's past.

13. Past Secrets by Cathy Kelly In a close-knit community, everyone has something to hide. As secrets bubble to the surface, the lives of several women intersect, testing their friendships and forcing them to confront the truth about themselves and each other.

14. Just Between Us by Cathy Kelly The Miller family seems perfect from the outside, but as the matriarch approaches her sixtieth birthday, cracks begin to appear. The novel explores the complexities of sisterhood, marriage, and the facades we maintain for the world.

15. Once in a Lifetime by Cathy Kelly Kenny is a woman who spends her life fixing other people's problems while ignoring her own. A life-changing event forces her to finally focus on her own happiness and make choices that could change her future.

16. White Gardenia by Belinda Alexandra A historical epic that begins in Harbin, China, where a White Russian mother is forced to make a heartbreaking sacrifice to save her daughter from the Japanese invasion. The story follows the daughter's journey across continents and decades as she searches for the mother she left behind.