Love Anthony

Two moms, Olivia, struggling to cope with the loss of her autistic son, and Beth, dealing with the discovery of her husband’s long-term infidelity, come together on a Nantucket beach in Love Anthony. Bestselling author Lisa Genova confronts autism with insight and empathy. Through Beth’s rekindled passion for writing, Genova brings these two unforgettable characters together to help one another move on. It’s not easy to tackle the subject of autism, but this author does it well. You won’t be able to put it down. ($29.99, available at simonandschuster.ca)