by Susan Hill
First published 2008
This anthology brings together multiple works of contemporary fiction chosen specifically for Reader's Digest Select Editions subscribers. The collection features stories from various authors, each selected for their accessibility and broad appeal. Readers encounter different protagonists across multiple narratives, from everyday people facing personal challenges to characters navigating complex relationships and life transitions. The stories span different settings and time periods, united by their focus on human experiences that resonate with a wide audience. Each piece explores themes of family, love, loss, and personal growth through relatable characters and situations. The anthology format allows readers to sample different writing styles and storytelling approaches within a single volume. The emotional core centers on the universal struggles and triumphs that connect all human experience.
Genres: fiction, anthologies, family-life, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
573 pages · Hardcover · The Overlook Press