Trust Exercise by Susan ChoiIn the 1980s, David and Sarah are both students at a competitive performing arts high school. Their passionate relationship is noticed by the school's charismatic acting teacher, Mr. Kingsley. Years later, Sarah publishes a novel about that time in her life, calling into question what really happened. |
Great Circle by Maggie ShipsteadAs a teen during Prohibition, Marian Graves meets a bootlegger who helps her become an aviator. An adventurous life follows, including an attempt to circumnavigate the globe. A century later, Hadley Baxter is cast to play Marian in a film that centers on Marian's disappearance in Antarctica. |
An American Marriage by Tayari JonesNewlyweds Celestial and Roy have their lives ripped apart when Roy is unjustly arrested and sentenced to twelve years for rape. In her distress, Celestial leans on her best friend, Andre, which causes complications when Roy is released early. |