The Lions of Fifth Avenue: A GMA Book Club Pick

In the heart of New York City, a captivating tale unfolds across two generations, weaving together family secrets, lost dreams, and the pursuit of truth. This acclaimed novel, a New York Times Best Seller and a Good Morning America Book Club Pick, delves into the lives of two remarkable women connected by the iconic New York Public Library.

In 1913, Laura Lyons, wife of the library's superintendent, yearns for more than her domestic life. Her pursuit of a journalism degree at Columbia opens her eyes to the vibrant intellectual scene of Greenwich Village and the radical ideas of the Heterodoxy Club, challenging her traditional role. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious book thefts at the library forces her to confront her evolving priorities.

Eighty years later, in 1993, Sadie Donovan, granddaughter of Laura, grapples with her grandmother's legacy as she takes on a curatorial role at the same library. When rare manuscripts vanish from an exhibit she's overseeing, Sadie must uncover the truth, a journey that unexpectedly unearths unsettling family history and sheds light on a past tragedy.

This compelling work of Historical Fiction and Literary Fiction masterfully explores themes of ambition, identity, and the enduring power of family, making it a must-read for booklovers.