Ann Napolitano

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward comes an emotionally layered and engrossing story of a family that asks: Can love make a broken person whole? William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it’s a relief when his skill on the basketball court earns him a scholarship to college, far away from his childhood home. He soon meets Julia Padavano, a spirited and ambitious young woman who surprises William with her appreciation of his quiet steadiness. With Julia comes her family; she is inseparable from her three younger sisters: Sylvie, the dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book and imagines a future different from the expected path of wife and mother; Cecelia, the family’s artist; and Emeline, who patiently takes care of all of them. Happily, the Padavanos fold Julia’s new boyfriend into their loving, chaotic household. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable loyalty to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? Vibrating with tenderness, Hello Beautiful is a gorgeous, profoundly moving portrait of what’s possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

A Novel

Hello Beautiful

Dear Edward

Within Arm's Reach

THE 100th OPRAH WINFREY BOOK CLUB PICK & INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Beautiful, perceptive, wistful. A story of family and friendship, of how the people we are bound to can also set us free. I loved it' Miranda Cowley Heller, The Paper Palace ---- Best friends and sisters, the four Padavano girls bring loving chaos to their close-knit Italian American neighbourhood. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So, when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano, it's as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family: Sylvie, the family's dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. But when darkness from William's past begins to block the light of his future, it is Sylvie, not Julia, who becomes his closest confidante. The result is a catastrophic rift that leaves the family inhabiting two sides of a fault line. Can they find their way back to each other? Can love make a broken family whole? ----- 'Hello Beautiful will make you weep buckets because you come to care so deeply about the characters and their fates' Washington Post 'This sumptuous family saga is one of those rare novels whose singular characters are so beautifully rendered, it's as if they're your best friends, and you're grateful to be in their orbit. Napolitano's homage to Little Women, set in late-20th century Chicago, will prompt you to slow down as you read, never wanting the book to end' Oprah Quarterly

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Gemeinschaft und Zugehörigkeit kennt William Waters nur vom Basketballplatz. Das ändert sich, als er am College die temperamentvolle Julia Padavano kennenlernt und sich in sie verliebt. Er, der eine unglückliche Kindheit erlebt hat, erfährt, was es heißt, eine Familie zu haben. Denn Julia und ihre drei Schwestern sind unzertrennlich und ihre Eltern lange sehr präsent. William wird Teil des so herrlichen wie anstrengenden Chaos aus Liebe und Fürsorge. Zusammen überstehen die Schwestern den Tod des Vaters und den Weggang der Mutter. In allen Krisen geben sie einander Halt und erfreuen sich gemeinsam an Julias Glück mit William. Doch seine tiefe Einsamkeit wirft nicht nur Julias genau durchdachte Pläne für ihre gemeinsame Zukunft über den Haufen, sondern treibt auch die vier Schwestern auseinander – bis ein Schicksalsschlag ihren alten Zusammenhalt erfordert. »Glanzvoll. Napolitano widersteht dem Sentimentalen und gibt sich nie mit einfachen Antworten auf die emotionalen Schwierigkeiten ihrer Figuren zufrieden.« THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

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William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him-so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it's as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family's dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William's past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia's carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters' unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.[Bokinfo].

Poderá o amor curar uma pessoa ferida? Uma história comovente sobre como é possível amar alguém, não apesar de quem a pessoa é, mas por causa disso mesmo. William Waters cresceu numa casa silenciada pela tragédia, na qual os seus pais mal conseguiam olhar para ele, muito menos amá-lo; mas quando conhece a vivaz e ambiciosa Julia Padavano, é como se o seu mundo se iluminasse. E com Julia vem a sua família, pois ela e as três irmãs são inseparáveis: Sylvie, a sonhadora, é feliz com o nariz enfiado nos livros; Cecelia é um espírito livre, apaixonado pelas artes; Emeline cuida pacientemente de todos eles. Com os Padavanos, William experimenta um novo sentimento: ter um lar, pois cada momento naquela casa é repleto de caos amoroso. É então que a escuridão do passado de William vem à tona, colocando em risco não apenas os planos cuidadosamente pensados por Julia para o futuro de ambos, mas também a inexorável devoção das irmãs umas pelas outras. O resultado é uma desavença familiar catastrófica que muda irremediavelmente as suas vidas. Será a inabalável lealdade que outrora os ligava forte o suficiente para voltar a reuni-los quando é mais importante? Os elogios da crítica: «Luminoso e magistralmente escrito.» The New York Times «Um livro comovedor que nos faz querer o melhor para as personagens e seus destinos. Ann Napolitano narra os altos e baixos da vida com uma precisão dolorosa e obriga-nos a contemplar a complexa tapeçaria do amor familiar que, apesar da dor e da perda, pode voltar a unir-nos.» The Washington Post «Esta magnífica saga familiar é um daqueles raros romances cujas personagens são retratadas de modo tão belo que parecem tornar-se os nossos melhores amigos, e nós sentimo-nos gratos por fazer parte da sua vida.» Oprah Quarterly «Um romance extremamente comovente, cheio de personagens com que nos podemos identificar, e de uma escrita soberba... Olá, Linda tem recebido merecidas comparações a Mulherzinhas de Louisa May Alcott, com as suas quatro irmãs, tão próximas e vibrantes, e o solitário forasteiro que se infiltra no seu círculo.» Shondaland «Ann Napolitano explora o significado do amor e da família com uma história marcante, num livro que irá comover os leitores.» Publishers Weekly «Arrebatador... Ann Napolitano investiga o amor profundo, desesperantemente frustrante e sempre presente da família, seja ela fruto da genética ou da escolha.» Booklist «As personagens de Ann Napolitano partem-nos o coração ao mesmo tempo que tudo fazem por consertar os delas.» Kirkus Reviews « Olá, Linda é exatamente isso: lindo, perspicaz, melancólico. É uma história sobre família e amizade, sobre como as pessoas a quem estamos ligados também nos podem libertar. Adorei.» Miranda Cowley Heller, autora do bestseller de Palácio de Papel

Olá, Linda

Der Morgen davor und das Leben danach

Como sobreviver e continuar vivendo? Esta é a história de um menino obrigado a seguir em frente depois de perder tudo. Mas também é a história de personagens inesquecíveis e de como pessoas salvam umas às outras de inúmeras maneiras. Acima de tudo, este livro é um retrato sensível e inspirador de um coração partido aprendendo a amar de novo. O romance que inspirou a série da Apple TV+. Em uma manhã de verão, Edward Adler e sua família embarcam em um voo junto com outros 183 passageiros. Entre eles há um prodígio de Wall Street, uma jovem grávida, um veterano de guerra e uma mulher fugindo do marido controlador. Pouco depois, porém, todas essas histórias são interrompidas pela queda do avião — menos uma. Edward foi o único sobrevivente. Depois da tragédia, o garoto vai morar com seus únicos parentes em uma cidadezinha de Nova Jersey. É lá que ele conhece sua nova melhor amiga e passa a frequentar o consultório de um psicólogo, tentando construir uma nova vida. Ainda assim, ele não se sente tão vivo: é como se uma parte de si continuasse sentada na poltrona ao lado do irmão, para sempre voando com desconhecidos. Quando Edward descobre uma série de cartas enviadas a ele desde o acidente, essa sensação começa a mudar, e ele é levado a procurar respostas para uma pergunta que ninguém deseja responder: depois de uma tragédia, como seguir adiante e encontrar um novo sentido para a vida?

Querido Edward

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” (People) family story that asks: Can love make a broken person whole? “Another tender tearjerker . . . Napolitano chronicles life’s highs and lows with aching precision.”—The Washington Post William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • MORE THAN ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” (People) family story that asks: Can love make a broken person whole? “Another tender tearjerker . . . Napolitano chronicles life’s highs and lows with aching precision.”—The Washington Post ONE OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY’S TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, Time, Vogue, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, New York Post, She Reads, Bookreporter William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him—so when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano in his freshman year of college, it’s as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. With the Padavanos, William experiences a newfound contentment; every moment in their house is filled with loving chaos. But then darkness from William’s past surfaces, jeopardizing not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but the sisters’ unshakeable devotion to one another. The result is a catastrophic family rift that changes their lives for generations. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most? An exquisite homage to Louisa May Alcott’s timeless classic, Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a profoundly moving portrait of what is possible when we choose to love someone not in spite of who they are, but because of it.

Best friends and sisters, the four Padavano girls bring loving chaos to their close-knit Italian American neighbourhood. William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So, when he meets the spirited and ambitious Julia Padavano, it's as if the world has lit up around him. With Julia comes her family: Sylvie, the family's dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. But when darkness from William's past begins to block the light of his future, it is Sylvie, not Julia, who becomes his closest confidante. The result is a catastrophic rift that leaves the family inhabiting two sides of a fault line. Can they find their way back to each other? Can love make a broken family whole?[Bokinfo].

The Instant New York Times Bestseller

Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club).

Best friends and sisters, the four Padavano girls are seen as inseparable by everyone in their close-knit Italian-American neighbourhood. Julia, the eldest, is the 'rocket' of the family - she always has a destination in mind and clear plans for how to get there. Sylvie, the dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book, dreaming of the kind of love you only read about in literature. Cecelia and Emmeline, the twins, are the artist and the caregiver. From childhood, the four sisters complete each other. When Julia falls in love with William Waters, a history student and college sports star, she's delighted by the way her plans for adulthood are coming to fruition- a husband, a house, a family of her own. But when darkness from William's past begins to block the light of his future, it is Sylvie, not Julia, who becomes his closest confidante - and the ensuing betrayal tears the sisters apart.

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