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"Emotions leap off the page in this deeply personal book . . . .
Expertly written."--Library Journal *** The best fiction simply
tells the truth. But the truth is never simple. When novelist
Kendra Brennan moves into her grandfather's old cabin on Hidden
Lake, she has a problem and a plan. The problem? An inflammatory
letter from A Very Disappointed Reader. The plan? To confront
Tyler, her childhood best friend's brother--and the man who
inspired the antagonist in her first book. If she can prove that
she told the truth about what happened during those long-ago
summers, perhaps she can put the letter's claims to rest and meet
the swiftly approaching deadline for her next book. But what she
discovers as she delves into the murky past is not what she
expected. While facing Tyler isn't easy, facing the consequences of
her failed friendship with his sister, Cami, may be the hardest
thing she's ever had to do. Plumb the depths of the human heart
with this emotional exploration of how a friendship dies, how we
can face the unforgivable, and how even those who have been hurt
can learn to love with abandon. Praise for the novels of Erin
Bartels "Bartels proves herself a master wordsmith and
storyteller."--Library Journal starred review of All That We
Carried "A story of love found in the written word and love found
because of the written word."--Booklist on The Words between Us "A
deeply moving story of heartbreak, long-held secrets, and the bonds
of family."--Publishers Weekly starred review of We Hope for Better
Things "Erin Bartels has become one of those authors that I read
every book she writes without even reading the synopsis or looking
at the cover. The stories are just that good and the tension and
internal conflict her characters have intensifies with each story.
The Girl Who Can Breathe Under Water is no
exception."--Write-Read-Life on The Girl Who Can Breathe Under
Water
An Immersive Story of Music, Struggle, and Starting Over from an
Award-Winning Author Michael Sullivan is a talented lyricist and a
decent guitarist, but since he was kicked out of his band (and his
apartment), he's not sure he'll ever get a record deal. Living with
his loser uncle in a beat-up trailer and working a dead-end job,
Michael has little reason to hope for a better future. Until the
invitation for a swanky New Year's Eve party shows up in the
mailbox. It's for his uncle, with whom he shares his name, but his
uncle is going out of town . . . On the effervescent night of
December 31, 1989--as the Berlin Wall is coming down, the Soviet
Union is inching toward democracy, and anything seems
possible--Michael will cross paths with the accomplished and
enigmatic young heir to a fading musical dynasty, forever altering
both of their futures. Award-winning novelist Erin Bartels enchants
with this story of two lonely souls who have exactly what the other
one needs--if they could simply turn their focus from what is
ending to what is just beginning.
A 2020 Michigan Notable Book 2020 WFWA Star Award Winner 2019
Christy Award finalist *** "In this powerful first novel . . .
Bartels successfully weaves American history into a deeply moving
story of heartbreak, long-held secrets, and the bonds of
family."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "A forbidden
interracial marriage, an escaped slave, an expectant mother waiting
for her Union soldier to return--all of these stories are deftly
told by Bartels, as she explores the hard realities of racism and
its many faces during various eras of American history. . .
.Compelling characters make this winning debut also appealing for
fans of general historical fiction."--Library Journal "Bartels'
debut tells the story of three Balsam women, each of a different
era, told against the backdrop of racism and violence in America. .
. .will appeal to fans of faith-based women's fiction authors like
Colleen Coble."--Booklist ***** When Detroit Free Press reporter
Elizabeth Balsam meets James Rich, his strange request--that she
look up a relative she didn't know she had in order to deliver an
old camera and a box of photos--seems like it isn't worth her time.
But when she loses her job after a botched investigation, she
suddenly finds herself with nothing but time. At her great-aunt's
150-year-old farmhouse north of Detroit, Elizabeth uncovers a
series of mysterious items, locked doors, and hidden graves. As she
searches for answers to the riddles around her, the remarkable
stories of two women who lived in this very house emerge as
testaments to love, resilience, and courage in the face of war,
racism, and misunderstanding. And as Elizabeth soon discovers, the
past is never as past as we might like to think. Debut novelist
Erin Bartels takes readers on an emotional journey through
time--from the volatile streets of 1960s Detroit to the Michigan's
Underground Railroad during the Civil War--to uncover the past,
confront the seeds of hatred, and discover where love goes to hide.
***** "We Hope for Better Things has it all: fabulous storytelling,
an emotional impact that lingers long after you turn the last page,
and a setting that immerses you. I haven't read such a powerful,
moving story since I read To Kill a Mockingbird in high school.
This book will change how you look at the world we live in. Highly
recommended!"--Colleen Coble, USAToday bestselling author of the
Rock Harbor series and The View from Rainshadow Bay "A timely
exploration of race in America, We Hope for Better Things is an
exercise of empathy that will shape many a soul."--Julie Cantrell,
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials "I
applaud [Erin's] courage, her authenticity, her beautiful turn of
phrase, the freshness of her imagery, and the depth of her story
that speaks to a contemporary world where understanding is often
absent. We Hope for Better Things is a remarkable debut
novel."--Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of Everything She
Didn't Say "Erin Bartels's We Hope for Better Things shares the
joys and sorrows of three women from different generations. A
roller coaster of emotions awaits as you share the lives of these
women and hope along with them for better things."--Ann H. Gabhart,
bestselling author of River to Redemption "Storytelling at its
finest. Erin Bartels delivers a riveting story of forbidden love,
family bonds, racial injustice, and the power of forgiveness. We
Hope for Better Things is a timely, sobering, moving account of how
far we've come . . . and how much distance remains to be covered. A
compulsively readable, incredibly powerful novel."--Lori Nelson
Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Life List "There
is the Detroit we think we know, and there is the Detroit full of
stories that are never brought to the forefront. With We Hope for
Better Things, Erin Bartels brings full circle an understanding of
contemporary Detroit firmly rooted in the past, with enthralling
characters and acute attention to detail. It's a must not just for
Detroit lovers but also for those who need to understand that
Detroit history is also American history."--Aaron Foley, city of
Detroit's chief storyteller and editor of The Detroit Neighborhood
Guidebook
Robin Windsor has spent most of her life under an assumed name, running from her family's ignominious past. She thought she'd finally found sanctuary in her rather unremarkable used bookstore just up the street from the marina in River City, Michigan. But the store is struggling and the past is hot on her heels.
When she receives an eerily familiar book in the mail on the morning of her father's scheduled execution, Robin is thrown back to the long-lost summer she met Peter Flynt, the perfect boy who ruined everything. That book--a first edition Catcher in the Rye--is soon followed by the other books she shared with Peter nearly twenty years ago, with one arriving in the mail each day. But why would Peter be making contact after all these years? And why does she have a sinking feeling that she's about to be exposed all over again?
With evocative prose that recalls the classic novels we love, Erin Bartels pens a story that shows that words--the ones we say, the ones we read, and the ones we write--have more power than we imagine.
"Bartels proves herself a master wordsmith and
storyteller."--Library Journal, starred review "This subdued tale
of learning to forgive is Bartels's best yet."--Publishers Weekly
"A deeply personal, thoughtful exploration of dealing with pain and
grief."--Life Is Story "Taut and engaging."--Foreword "A deftly
crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking novel."--Midwest Book
Reviews *** Ten years ago, sisters Olivia and Melanie Greene were
on a backcountry hiking trip when their parents were in a fatal car
accident. Over the years, they grew apart, each coping with the
loss in her own way. Olivia plunged herself into law school, work,
and a materialist view of the world--what you see is what you get,
and that's all you get. Melanie dropped out of college and
developed an online life-coaching business around her
cafeteria-style spirituality--a little of this, a little of that,
whatever makes you happy. Now, at Melanie's insistence (and against
Olivia's better judgment), they are embarking on a hike in the
Porcupine Mountains of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In this remote
wilderness they'll face their deepest fears, question their most
dearly held beliefs, and begin to see that perhaps the best way to
move forward is the one way they had never considered. Michigan
Notable Book Award winner Erin Bartels draws from personal
experience hiking backcountry trails with her sister to bring you a
story about the complexities of grief, faith, and sisterhood.
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