Ashley C. Ford

In this poignant and tender contemporary young adult novel, love and loss, family and forgiveness come together in a sweeping tale that takes readers from Lahore, Pakistan to Juniper, California. Misbah and Toufiq come to the US to start anew after tragedy strikes, opening the Cloud's Rest Inn Motel. Years later, Salahudin and Noor, once inseparable friends now torn apart by a devastating fight, must confront their pasts and monsters to rediscover what friendship truly means. From a beloved and bestselling YA author, this unforgettable story will leave you breathless.

Discover the moving and intimate memoir of a woman struggling to come to terms with her mother's suicide. As she grapples with the question of how to mourn a loved one while repairing the injuries they inflicted, Laura Trujillo's Stepping Back from the Ledge offers hope and healing to all who have suffered. Initially devastated by her mother's death, Laura embarks on an emotional journey to understand the depression and intergenerational trauma that led to her mother's suicide. Moving between the depths of despair and the hope of redemption, this memoir is a profound exploration of the bond between a mother and daughter, and the power of facing the truth.