The Book of Lost Friends

Praise for The Book of Lost Friends

Emphasizing throughout that stories matter and should never go untold, [Lisa] Wingate has written an absorbing historical for many readers. . . . Enthralling and ultimately heartening. Library Journal 

[Lisa] Wingate makes history come alive. . . . Historical fiction fans will appreciate the authentic articles and the connection between modern times and the past, while adventure lovers will enjoy a voyage reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn. Booklist 

This is what I love most about historical fiction, the chance to learn things we unfortunately aren t taught in schools. All About Romance
 
 
Praise for Before We Were Yours
 
A [story] of a family lost and found . . . a poignant, engrossing tale about sibling love and the toll of secrets. People
 
One of the year s best books . . . It is impossible not to get swept up in this near perfect novel. It invades your heart from the very first pages and stays there long after the book is finished. Few novelists could strike the balance this story requires but Wingate does it with assurance. HuffPost 
 
Sure to be one of the most compelling books you pick up this year . . . [Lisa] Wingate is a master storyteller. Parade
 
Every now and then a novel comes along that sweeps me off my reading feet. Before We Were Yours, by Lisa Wingate, is such a book. . . . Take note: This may be the best book of the year. Shreveport Times
 
Lisa Wingate takes an almost unthinkable chapter in our nation s history and weaves a tale of enduring power. That Georgia Tann and her Tennessee Children s Home Society could actually exist, unraveling the lives of countless children, will give you chills. . . . Vivid and affecting. Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of Love and Ruin
 
This heartbreaking story is also heart-mending. I absolutely loved this book. I m still basking in the afterglow, in shock at the true-crime elements, in awe at the journey of these characters who seem to have immortal souls. Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet