• All The Children Are Home, a contemporary novel by Patry Francis follows a foster family through a decade of heartbreak and unconditional love.

• The Henna Artist, a historical fiction novel by Alka Joshi, takes place in Jaipur, India, with the protagonist struggling for her independence.

• The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis, historical fiction set in the Manhattan Public Library, involves a mystery with lost pieces of literature.