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Ann Hood
Ann Hood's new novel, THE BOOK THAT MATTERS MOST, will be published August 9, 2016 by WW Norton. She is the author of the bestselling novels THE KNITTING CIRCLE, THE OBITUARY WRITER, THE RED THREAD, and SOMEWHERE OFF THE COAST OF MAINE. Her memoir, COMFORT: A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, in which she... show more



Ann Hood's new novel, THE BOOK THAT MATTERS MOST, will be published August 9, 2016 by WW Norton. She is the author of the bestselling novels THE KNITTING CIRCLE, THE OBITUARY WRITER, THE RED THREAD, and SOMEWHERE OFF THE COAST OF MAINE. Her memoir, COMFORT: A JOURNEY THROUGH GRIEF, in which she shares her personal story of losing her 5 year old daughter Grace in 2002, was a New York Times Editor's Choice and named one of the top 10 non-fiction books of 2008 by Entertainment Weekly. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

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Sheila's Reads
Sheila's Reads rated it 6 years ago
Ava's husband has left her and her daughter is a drug addict. With time on her hands, Ava joins a book group. Their theme for the year is the book that matters most to each person. Ava picks a book that is hard to find. I enjoyed this book. Ava learns about her past, herself, and her mother. ...
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Karen's books rated it 6 years ago
That's what I have to do... for our August Book Club meeting we're supposed to share with the club the book that matters most to us. How in the world can ANY one choose just ONE book, in a whole lifetime of reading?!
My Never Ending List
My Never Ending List rated it 7 years ago
When I read an obituary, I am expecting it to contain certain information. When Vivien writes an obituary, she isn’t concerned about dates and events, she wants to capture the whole individual. Vivien sets the stage for the survivors in her home, serving them comforting beverages and snacks as they ...
Memories From Books on Booklikes
Memories From Books on Booklikes rated it 9 years ago
The Book That Matters Most by Ann Hood is less about books than I expected it to be. I love the premise of a book club where members pick “the book that matters the most” to them. This story, however, introduces other perspectives, other side stories, and a mystery about Ava's childhood. I wish it h...
Lagniappe Literature
Lagniappe Literature rated it 10 years ago
My first Ann Hood book. My last Ann Hood book.
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