7 New Books That Will Take You on an Inner Journey

Find yourself in some great, smart fiction.

O, The Oprah Magazine | June 25, 2012

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Joshua Henkin

336 pages

A story about the volatility of fresh grief and old antagonisms.

288 pages

A family tries to find its footing.

Carol Rifka Brunt

368 pages

The story of a confused (is there any other kind?) teenager.

256 pages

A smart short novel about a young writer.

Natalie Serber

240 pages

How mothers and daughters get along. And don't.

Amber Dermont

320 pages

Navigates both coastal waters and social politics.

Mark Haddon

272 pages

Family—can't live with them, can't free yourself from 'em.