Go as a River

Author: Read, Shelley

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 25 April 2024 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 320 pages
197 x 127 x 19 | 226g

The book that has stolen hearts everywhere, the breath-takingly powerful Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club pick, perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing and Great Circle.

A sweeping story of survival and becoming Womens Prize For FictionSpellbinding The TimesTragic, uplifting and completely unforgettable Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in ChemistryWhen a moment changes everything, how do you live the rest of your life?1940s Colorado: Teenage Victoria Nash is the only woman in a family of troubled men.

When she meets Wilson Moon, a young drifter with a mysterious past, on a street corner, their connection is immediate. And dangerous.

But then tragedy strikes, and Victoria is forced to leave her home and face a decision that will change her life forever.

Loved deeply by readers, this is the epic coming-of-age adventure of Victoria Nash, determined to save her family’s generational peach farm from destruction, as she falls in love, faces devastating tragedy, and finally faces what she must do to survive.

Readers are loving Go as a River:Beautiful Daily MailA powerful love story with an unforgettable heroine at its heart Sunday ExpressA book that will stay with me forever ***** Reader reviewOh, how I loved this book. Going to be Christmas presents for all my family ***** Reader ReviewA book to be treasured. ***** Reader reviewAn incredible read. Emotional heartbreaking, but very real ***** Reader ReviewAfter reading non-stop all night, I’m feeling very emotional, still ***** Reader ReviewFrom the moment I started reading, I found it very hard to put down ***** Reader ReviewA beautiful book ***** Reader reviewSunday Times bestseller, April 2023Richard And Judy Book Club Pick, Spring 2024