From the Jacket

New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic new novel about an American heroine, Frances Perkins.

Frances is destined to rise in a political world dominated by men, facing down the Great Depression as FDR's most trusted lieutenant—even as she struggles to balance the demands of a public career with marriage and motherhood. And when vicious political attacks mount and personal tragedies threaten to derail her ambitions, she must decide what she's willing to do—and what she's willing to sacrifice—to save a nation.

From the Jacket

When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There's only one problem—she's not married. She's never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they've been together for years.

From the Discussion

“This book can appeal to a wide range of audiences and is a light yet smart read in my opinion.” —Amber_H

From the Jacket

For nearly thirty years, Nell has kept a childhood promise to never reveal what she and Evie found tucked inside a copy of Jane Eyre in their mother's bookcase―a record of Evie's birth naming a stranger as her mother. But lately, Nell has been haunted by hazy memories of their early life in Mississippi, years their reclusive mother, Hazel, has kept shrouded in secrecy.

From the Discussion

“I think this is a good book for a book club. There is a lot to discuss, and most people will learn something about the Depression.” —Dee_Driscole

What is your new novel, The Dream Hotel, about?

The Dream Hotel is set in Los Angeles in the near future. Sara leads what is by all appearances an ordinary life; she works at a local museum, has a husband and twin toddlers, and spends her free time hiking or backpacking. But one day, on her return home from a conference in London, agents from the Risk Assessment Administration pull her aside.

Using data from her dreams, the RAA's algorithm has determined that Sara is at imminent risk of harming the person she loves most: her husband. … continued