J
Jodi Picocell
Jodi Picoult writes compelling contemporary fiction, often exploring complex family issues and moral questions. Her book, Shelf Discovery, is a great example, inviting readers to consider difficult choices and their consequences.
Best friends forever
Synopsis
Addie Downs and Valerie Adler were eight years old when they met and decided to be best friends forever. Tragedy and betrayal in their teenage years ended that. Val left for fame and fortune; Addie stayed behind in their small Midwestern town.
Twenty-five years later, Val appears at Addie's front door with blood on her coat and terror on her face. What follows is a wild adventure for two women bound by love and history, who discover a strength together that neither could find alone.
Jennifer Weiner's 2009 novel is a warm, funny story about female friendship, the towns we leave and the ones we do not.
Genres
Characters
Addie DownsProtagonist
Stayed in her small Midwestern hometown after her friendship with Val collapsed.
Valerie AdlerProtagonist
Addie's childhood best friend, who left for fame and returns in trouble.
