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Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively
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"[In this] haunting new novel, the act of forgetting is as strange and interesting as the power of remembering." -The New York Times Book Review Penelope Lively is renowned for her signature combination of silken storytelling and nuanced human insights. In Family Album, lively masterfully peels back one family's perfect faade to reveal the unsettling truths. All Alison ever wanted was to provide her six children with a blissful childhood. Its creation, however, became an obsession that involved Ingrid, the family au pair. As adults, Paul, Gina, Sandra, Katie, Roger, and Clare return to their family home and as mysteries begin to unravel, each must confront how the consequences of long-held secrets have shaped their lives.
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TheLudicReader
Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively
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Bailedbailed

Yep. I bailed on this month‘s #bookspin after 28 pages even though it was one of the NY Times Notable Books of the Year. Not sure why it wasn‘t speaking to me. I might add it to my “maybe later” pile as I have enjoyed previous books by this author. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Sometimes it just isn't the right time for a book!!! 3y
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Shmemilina
Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively
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Some reads for Short Book September!! All under 250 pages (or thereabouts). Tagged one of my favorites so far! #sbksept Thanks for the idea, @juliannebenford ❤️📚

juliannebenford Thank you! I'm intrigued by all of these! 6y
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nienke_beeking
Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively
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🔆 Perfect Sunday morning read!