E. Lockhart "We Fell Apart"

The invitation arrives out of the blue.

In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood.

Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, openhearted brother; Brock, a former child star battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary.

With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers she’s desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater.

And everyone here is lying.

About the Author:

E. Lockhart is the author of Again Again, Genuine Fraud, the #1 New York Times bestselling We Were Liars and Family of Liars and several other books. She also created the graphic novel Whistle: A New Gotham CIty Hero. We Were Liars premiered as a TV show on Prime Video in June 2025.

About the Program:

• Doors will open to registered attendees at 5pm.
• All registered in person attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last.
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