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The Paper Palace (Reese's Book Club): A Novel

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REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK INSTANT 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER 2 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE THE PAPER PALACE IS: “Filled with secrets, love, lies and a summer beach house. What more could you ask?”—Parade “A deeply emotional love story…the unraveling of secrets, lies and a very complex love triangle.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club July ’21 Pick) "Nail-biting." —Town & Country “A magnificent page-turner.” —Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author “[An] irresistible placement of a complicated family in a bewitching place.” —The New York Times A story of summer, secrets, love, and lies: in the course of a singular day on Cape Cod, one woman must make a life- changing decision that has been brewing for decades. “This house, this place, knows all my secrets.” It is a perfect August morning, and Elle, a fifty-year- old happily married mother of three, awakens at “The Paper Palace”—the family summer place which she has visited every summer of her life. But this morning is different: last night Elle and her oldest friend Jonas crept out the back door into the darkness and had sex with each other for the first time, all while their spouses chatted away inside. Now, over the next twenty-four hours, Elle will have to decide between the life she has made with her genuinely beloved husband, Peter, and the life she always imagined she would have had with her childhood love, Jonas, if a tragic event hadn’t forever changed the course of their lives. As Heller colors in the experiences that have led Elle to this day, we arrive at her ultimate decision with all its complexity. Tender yet devastating, The Paper Palace considers the tensions between desire and dignity, the legacies of abuse, and the crimes and misdemeanors of families. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Riverhead Books; Reprint edition (April 19, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 059332983X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 32


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.06 x 1.09 x 7.96 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #156 in Family Life Fiction (Books) #197 in Women's Domestic Life Fiction #357 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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    • One of the best books I’ve ever read!
I loved this story of love, loyalty and family relationships. Truly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I fell in love with the characters and the storyline. Very rarely would I read a book twice but this is one of those books for me. I will definitely be picking this up for a second read in years to come. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2025 by Kelsey
    • A beautiful heartbreak worth experiencing!!
I found that The Paper Palace is a meticulously detailed and constructed story, that paints a vivid picture of life and emotion. It takes you through the deepest perspectives that the protagonist/her family experience throughout their lives, back and forth in time. The author creates an atmosphere that feeds a deep sea of emotions, nostalgia, and heartbreak, all while wanting to be left with hopefulness. The characters are raw, realistic, and make you question different decisions/perspectives/situations. The ending leaves you wanting more; to know what happens after it ends. It may been seen as unsatisfying to some, but I found it to be fully intentional, as to put you in the same shoes of the protagonist. I’m giving it 3.5/5, only because the details sometimes became muddy and hard to follow at times, but otherwise provided a vivid story. It is definitely something you need some tissues for, as well as the understanding that it is triggering (concerning childhood abuse), and almost leaves you with a sense of longing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024 by sharon miller
    • I loved this book
I loved this book. The writing felt deep and descriptive, and in no way juvenile or novice. I felt like as I read, I felt what the MFC was feeling. If she was upset with someone, so was I. If she liked someone, so did I, etc. this is one I wish I could read again for the first time.
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025 by Whittington
    • Disappointed
The storyline was interesting but was too descriptive at times and the ending was very confusing.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024 by Maddy312
    • Good Read
Well written novel. Interesting use of perspective and time. Relatable characters and realistic relationships. I was attracted by the Cape Cod setting but can’t say it was my CC experience.
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2024 by Loretta
    • Loved this book!!
Review Image by Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews) Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews)
4.5 wth stars!! I absolutely loved this book (other then the end). This was a book with so many lessons and so many hardships. While going through the past you get to enjoy watching characters blossom. With that there was a lot of pain in so many characters lives throughout. It was necessary. I can see why this book was chosen as a book of the month club book there is ALOT to discuss. Shoot I am discussing with myself nonstop. I think my favorite part is jumping from past to present. I needed that. It was all perfectly placed as well. It gave you background on why you ended up here with these characters. I mean I was in the Paper Palace with all the girls and I grieved with them. It was not all about negative stuff there was a lot of growth and love. It felt like a true story. Like was this someone’s life because I’ll be damned if it didn’t feel like it. And so I give you my second favorite thing is the characters. Omg I love everyone of them and despise many others too. You cheer them on and you cry with them. You second guess everything and wonder what could have been as well. This book was deep for me. Be aware there is a lot triggers and that comes with people writing all these negative reviews. What I say to that is know your boundaries and what you are comfortable with. There are warnings and people say I can’t handle child sexual trauma and that’s understandable. But it’s a part of a story. It builds this story. The pain, the strength, the hopelessness leads to the growth. I don’t think it was done poorly either this is real to some peoples life and I think it felt like it could have happened to anyone. Sadly it has. Now my only critique and the reason I could not give this 5 stars is because the damn ending. She left me. She has me mind boggled. And in some case that’s good. I guess it made me think non-stop about this book, so yea, that’s good. But I need more!! I told my hubby about it because even the next day I am frustrated. He says “is there a part two?” No dang it there is not!!! Get ready to ride the rollercoaster of emotions with this book. I think it is a fabulous summer read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2022 by Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews) Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews)
    • Great read
I just finished this book, and I need to write my thoughts before they fly out of my head. This book definitely has the discussion worthy story and triggers that aren't going to be for all. The heart stopping situations that I felt prompted me to say, "ummmm" would be a psychologists anticipation to pick apart. I'm sorry that I can't say more on that without giving away the plot. This is the story of Elle. We follow Elle through 24 hours of her life on Cape Cod...but we also follow her throughout her life. Her family goes to Cape Cod to a place called The Paper Palace (dubbed by her grandfather) every summer while growing up. It is a place where families meet to swim, sail, have bon fires, pot lucks and fun! Families know families and kids play with kids. Jonas and Elle are two of those kids and they become the best of friends. Although, Jonas believes it's love from the beginning. When tragedy strikes in Elle's life, things shift between Jonas and Elle. He no longer comes to the Cape, instead opting for camp. During which, Elle deals with life in the 80's with her dis-functional family. As with distance, they "grew apart" though out that time. Will Elle find her way back to Jonah? Will she stay with the ever so kind husband, Peter? And how did they all get to find peace in this crazy tangled friendship? There were many things I loved about this book....the writing (IMO) was amazing. The story kept me turning pages to find out what insane situation came next. The timeline was one I was very familiar with...I too was born in '66 (shhhhhh) and was/is the same age as Elle. There were many similarities to our lives and raising....it was the 80's!!! I look forward to book club and the discussion of this book. If you haven't read, there is a lot to ponder here. There are a lot of hits to the heart. There is a lot of forgiveness and understanding as well. It's not a 'light' read by any means, but it is a fascinating read and one that I will definitely revisit for a different perspective! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2021 by Lisa de Leon

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