207 Results with the "Literary Fiction" genre


    • My Sister’s Keeper Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Anna Fitzger­ald is an 11-year-old girl who was ​genet­i­cal­ly engi­neered​ to be a per­fect med­ical match for her old­er sis­ter, Kate, who suf­fers from leukemia. After years of donat­ing blood, bone mar­row, and organs to keep Kate alive, Anna hires a lawyer to sue her par­ents for ​med­ical eman­ci­pa­tion—the right to con­trol her own body. The law­suit forces the fam­i­ly to con­front painful truths…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Ruth 5 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter captures Ruth's profound emotional journey following a favorable courtroom verdict. She reflects on freedom as a fragile yet powerful force, likening it to a daffodil's neck after winter—a symbol of hope and possibility. Despite the physical sameness of her surroundings, Ruth feels everything has changed internally. As she exits the courtroom, her lawyer, Kennedy, handles the media swarm, prioritizing Ruth's need to reunite with her son. The narrative underscores the abrupt shift from…
    • Stage One: Transition — Kennedy 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kennedy arriving at her office, where her colleague Ed Gourakis is complaining about the new hire, Howard. Ed, a privileged yet perpetually dissatisfied public defender, makes snide remarks suggesting Howard was hired to meet diversity quotas rather than merit. Kennedy deflects Ed's negativity with sarcasm and refuses to engage further, focusing instead on her work. The tension escalates when Howard, a young Black man in a bow tie and hipster glasses, reveals he overheard Ed's…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Turk 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk, a grieving father, reflecting on his emotional state as he prepares for a court appearance related to his son's death. He compares his hollowed-out feeling to a Native American canoe being burned and scraped raw, emphasizing his exhaustion and emptiness. Despite anticipating this day with vengeful energy, he now feels unexpectedly drained, as if arriving at a deserted battlefield. His wife, Brit, appears dressed conservatively as advised by the prosecutor, while Turk defiantly…
    • Small Great Things Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Small Great Things by ​Jodi Picoult​ (2016) is a grip­ping nov­el that explores ​racism, priv­i­lege, and jus­tice​ in mod­ern Amer­i­ca. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Ruth Jef­fer­son, an expe­ri­enced Black labor and deliv­ery nurse, who is for­bid­den from car­ing for a new­born after the white suprema­cist par­ents request “no African Amer­i­can staff.” When the baby goes into car­diac arrest and Ruth hes­i­tates to inter­vene, she is charged…
    • Stage Three: Afterbirth — Turk Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk, a former white supremacist, in a clinic with his young daughter Carys, who is being treated for strep throat. He distracts her by making a balloon animal, showcasing his role as a caring father. Turk reflects on his current life, having taken his wife Deborah's last name to reinvent himself. He is now a stay-at-home dad and works with the Anti-Defamation League, speaking about his past hate-fueled actions and the consequences they had, including the suicide of his first wife,…
    • Stage One: Transition — Turk 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Turk Bauer, a grieving father, meeting his lawyer Roarke Matthews in a luxurious office to discuss a potential civil lawsuit. Turk, dressed in borrowed clothes, is out of place in the opulent setting but determined to seek justice for his loss. Matthews, impeccably dressed, expresses sympathy before explaining the complexities of suing Ruth Jefferson, the nurse Turk blames for his child's death. He cautions that a civil suit could backfire, making Turk appear opportunistic during the…
    • Stage Two: Pushing — Kennedy 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Kennedy, the protagonist, rushing through her morning routine after oversleeping on the day of a high-stakes trial. Her husband, Micah, prepares breakfast and offers lighthearted support, joking about her coffee mug as a symbol of "White Privilege." Despite her frantic state, Kennedy finds comfort in her family's encouragement, with Micah expressing pride in her work. The scene captures the tension and humor of a lawyer preparing for a pivotal case, underscored by Kennedy's…
    • Stage One: Early Labor — Ruth Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Ruth recalling a pivotal childhood moment at the opulent brownstone where her mother, Lou, worked as a domestic servant for the affluent Hallowell family. The house, with its intimidating gargoyles and iconic NBC chime doorbell, symbolizes the stark divide between her family’s modest life and the Hallowells' privilege. Ruth’s mother, unwavering in her dedication, braves a snowstorm to work, dragging Ruth and her sister along because they’re too young to stay home alone. The…
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      Mad Honey

      Mad Honey Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Mad Hon­ey (2022) by ​Jodi Picoult​ and ​Jen­nifer Finney Boy­lan​ is a ​mul­ti-lay­ered nov­el​ blend­ing ​mys­tery, court­room dra­ma, and LGBTQ+ themes. The sto­ry fol­lows ​Olivia McAfee, a bee­keep­er and sin­gle moth­er, whose son ​Ash­er​ stands accused of mur­der­ing his girl­friend, ​Lily Cam­pan­el­lo. As the tri­al unfolds, secrets about Lily’s trans­gen­der iden­ti­ty and Asher’s volatile behav­ior emerge, forc­ing Olivia to con­front her past—including her own escape…
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