People We Meet On Vacation and What's Making Us Happy

My Lady Jane is a young adult historical fantasy that whimsically rewrites the story of sixteen‑year‑old Lady Jane Grey, the so‑called Nine Days’ Queen of England. In this alternate Tudor world, Jane is a book‑obsessed noblewoman who is hastily married to a stranger and entangled in a plot involving her cousin King Edward’s throne, shape‑shifting nobility, and a magical twist on religious conflict. Co‑authors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows blend anachronistic humor, romance, and adventure in a narrative that only loosely follows real history, offering Lady Jane a far happier and far more fantastical fate than the one she received in the history books.

Three Daughters of Eve follows Peri, a wealthy Turkish housewife, as she navigates memories of her time at Oxford University. There, she befriended two women, Shirin and Mona, who represented different religious perspectives. The novel delves into themes of faith, identity, and the complexities of relationships, set against the backdrop of cultural and societal tensions.

In 'The Shining,' Stephen King tells the story of the Torrance family—Jack, Wendy, and their young son Danny—who move into the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack, a recovering alcoholic and aspiring writer, takes the job as the hotel's winter caretaker to overcome his personal demons and reconnect with his family. However, the hotel, with its dark and violent history, exerts a malevolent influence on Jack, exploiting his weaknesses and threatening his family. Danny, who possesses psychic abilities known as 'the shining,' is particularly vulnerable to the hotel's supernatural forces. As the winter isolates them, the family faces terrifying events that culminate in a tragic confrontation with the hotel's evil presence.

The book follows Poppy and Alex, two best friends who have taken a week-long vacation together every summer for a decade. Despite their differences, they have a deep connection. However, after a falling out two years ago, they haven't spoken. This year, Poppy asks Alex to join her on one last trip, which could determine the rest of their lives. The story explores their complex friendship and the possibility of it evolving into something more.