CLICK HERE FOR AN AUDIOBOOK COPY BOOK SYNOPSIS THE YEAR'S BREAKOUT NOVEL AND WORD-OF-MOUTH HIT - A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND READ WITH JENNA PICK“Dazzling... Knapp tirelessly and beautifully replicates not just loss and grief but endless rebirth and delight.” - The Washington Post“Elegant... this is a wholly original work.” - People Magazine“A magnificent novel.” - Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of HorseThe extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but a terrifying and controlling presence at home, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates...Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.With exceptional sensitivity and depth, Knapp draws us into the story of one family, told through a prism of what-ifs, causing us to consider the "one... precious life" we are given. The book’s brilliantly imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional, gut-wrenching power are certain to make The Names a modern classic. RECOMMENDED FOR: Grown-Ups OUR BOOKS ARE LISTED BY AGE GROUP to indicate that the content is engaging and appropriate for those selected ages. PLEASE NOTE: They may not be the appropriate reading level for every individual at those ages or may extend beyond the brackets. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books Publish Date: May 06, 2025 Pages: 336 Dimensions: 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.1 inches | 1.1 pounds Language: English Type: Hardcover Condition: NEW --------------------------------------------------------
