Last January, I read The Things We Keep
by Sally Hepworth when it was first released in hardcover, and I really enjoyed it! You can find my thoughts on the book here. Today the book is being released in paperback and to celebrate, I
am helping the publishers get the word out. I also have 1 copy of the book to giveaway – be sure to read all the way to the bottom of the post for details!
Title:The Things We Keep
Author:Sally Hepworth
Published:January 2017, St. Martin’s Griffin
Format:Paperback, 352 pages
Anna Forster, in the
early stages of Alzheimer’s disease at only thirty-eight years old,
knows that her family is doing what they believe to be best when they
take her to Rosalind House, an assisted living facility. She also knows
there’s just one another resident her age, Luke. What she does not
expect is the love that blossoms between her and Luke even as she
resists her new life at Rosalind House. As her disease steals more and
more of her memory, Anna fights to hold on to what she knows, including
her relationship with Luke.When Eve Bennett is suddenly thrust
into the role of single mother she finds herself putting her culinary
training to use at Rosalind house. When she meets Anna and Luke she is
moved by the bond the pair has forged. But when a tragic incident leads
Anna’s and Luke’s families to separate them, Eve finds herself
questioning what she is willing to risk to help them.
What readers are saying:
“For better or for worse’ takes on new meaning in Hepworth’s devastatingly beautiful love story.” ―People magazine
“Sure to appeal to fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and Lisa Genova; book clubs will be lining up.” ―Library Journal
“An unconventional tearjerker of a love story…poignant and nuanced.” ―Publishers Weekly
“This
captivating story serves as a reminder of just how important those
people and moments are that keep us going when it seems like our world
is falling apart.” ―RT Book Reviews
“Hepworth’s debut, The Secrets of Midwives, was critically acclaimed, and it’s always a formidable task to impress readers with a second novel. But with The Things We Keep, Hepworth proves that literary lightning can indeed strike twice.” ―BookPage
“Sally Hepworth delivers a beautiful, moving story with thoughtful grace…A lovely novel about the depth of memory, The Things We Keep may leave very few readers with dry eyes.” ―Shelf Awareness
“Stunning and beautiful, as well as heartbreaking and inspiring.” –Kirkus Reviews
“With startling insight and intense compassion, Hepworth creates a character who watches her intellectual world implode while at the same time experiencing a new romance. A rare gem.” –The Columbus Dispatch
“Heartwarming, fulfilling, and genuine.” –The Missourian
“This book is such a page-turner! At the end, we were left full of hope and love.”—Woman’s Day
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS – (US only)
Thanks to Katie at St. Martin’s Press one reader can win a copy of The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth. To enter the giveaway, please fill out the rafflecopter by January 24th.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends January 24th.
Good Luck!!!
This novel sounds heartbreaking, emotional, profound and meaningful. Thanks for this great feature and giveaway.
It is such a beautiful story! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Kristin, thank you for hosting this terrific giveaway! I will add it to my blog's sidebar.
Thank you for stopping by Suko and for sharing!!!
I like the love story between Anna and Luke. Thanks for having the giveaway.