6 Novels To Enjoy After Thanksgiving Festivities

Who doesn't love a nice relaxing moment to themselves after dealing with the crazy antics of their family and chowing down on all that delicious food on Thanksgiving? If you're looking for a great read to accompany you while you enjoy some downtime, take a look at these six novels!

Magic Flute by Patricia Minger

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After an accident puts an end to Liz Morgan’s dream of becoming a world famous flutist, she decides to take on a new passion of singing in hopes of following in her mother’s footsteps as a musical legacy. She leaves the golden city of San Francisco to return to her childhood town in Wales to practice mastering her newfound love of singing. But will Liz choose life in the spotlight or a chance at normalcy? This beautifully crafted novel explores the artistic world of opera and the unforgettable personal journey to following your passion.

Size Matters by Cathryn Novak

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John Frederic is a large and in charge modern day Renaissance man with a hobby as a foodie. His house manager and multitude of chefs tend to his never-ending food cravings. When Lexie Alexander, a recent culinary school graduate, gets the position as one of his news chefs, she and John bond over their love for succulent gourmet dishes. But when an unexpected medical condition changes John’s life, the bond they have formed is threatened. This is a deliciously remarkable story of self-image and learning to survive some of life’s unforeseen circumstances.

Inheriting Edith by Zoe Fishman

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Maggie Sheets is a struggling single mother who cleans the homes of wealthy New York City residents for a living. But when a former employer and friend dies, Maggie inherits her Sag Harbor beach house. Only, the house comes with one stipulation, the deceased’s eighty-two-year-old mother Edith. Edith has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and Maggie must care for her. Neither of them is thrilled about the arrangement but as time goes on they begin to form a harmonious bond that leads them both to what they’ve been searching for.

The Expatriates by Janice Y.K. Lee

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This Janice Lee tale describes the lives of three American women living in Hong Kong and the exploration of their identities and personal demons. Mercy is a young Korean woman and recent Columbia graduate whose life was turned upside down by an accident. Hilary is the wife a wealthy man who believes her misfortunes with bearing children is burdening her marriage. Margaret is an unhappy mother of three who is struggling with her maternal identity as she battles the aftermath of a devastating lost. This compelling story filled with almost tangible emotion will have you hooked as these three women collide in ways they can't imagine.

The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley

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This New York tale follows the emotionally chaotic lives of three wandering souls as they deal with love, loss and self-discovery. Clio Marsh, Smith Anderson and Tate Pennington are bound together by family and friendship in this refreshing story of exploring the human spirit, reconciling the past and looking forward to the future.

Who We Were Before by Leah Mercer

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After experiencing the tragic death of their son, Zoe and Edward attempt to reconcile their marriage while dealing with the painful memories that plague them of his short lived life. Two years later Zoe is an empty shell and Edward knows they need to begin the healing process if they want to repair their relationship. But a weekend in Paris is their last chance to get back to who they were before and maintain their love for one another.