Things You Save in a Fire: A Novel

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.com Review ----------- An Best Book of August 2019: ( //www..com/b/?node=17143709011 ) Texan firefighter Cassie Hanwell loves her job and the men and women she works with at her Austin-based station. When Cassie’s estranged mother calls up out of the blue to ask Cassie to move to Boston to help her after an operation, Cassie reluctantly agrees, but her pending transfer to the nearby all-male fire station doesn’t worry her overly until her female captain in Austin starts offering advice: “If you make eye contact, make it straight on, like a predator.” “No sex with firefighters. Or friends of firefighters. Or relatives of firefighters.” “If your captain says to run a mile, run two.” As for pull-ups? “Do thirty, at least…. And make sure you can do at least a few one-handed.” Cassie hopes this advice will turn out to be anachronistic, but a fire station that’s never had a “lady” firefighter in 120 years adapts slowly. And reluctantly. Making the whole situation even worse is the rookie, the bighearted new guy whom all the other firefighters like far more than they do Cassie, though she’s clearly more skilled. And Cassie, to her horror, really likes the rookie as well. Funny, smart, and smartly paced, Things You Save in a Fire ignites around the topics of equality, love, redemption, and forgiveness even as it delivers an unforgettable protagonist who shows off not just “a few” but nine breathtaking, cheer-worthy one-handed pull-ups on her first day at work. —Adrian Liang, Book Review Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) Review ------ Praise for Things You Save in a Fire: One of: The Washington Post's "The 10 Books to Read in 2019 Based on What You Loved in 2018" The Hollywood Reporter's "2019 Books to Keep on Your Radar" She Reads' "Most Anticipated Books of 2019" Good Housekeeping's "25 Best New Books of Summer 2019" USA Today's "Must Read Women's Fiction of 2019" Bookbub's "31 of the Biggest Books Coming Out This Summer" The Nerd Daily's "Most Anticipated Reads of 2019" An August 2019 LibraryReads Pick! "Oh, how I love Katherine Center’s writing…and her newest novel is a gem...a story that reminds us that the word emergency has, at its heart, a new beginning. Just read it, and thank me later.” ―Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A Spark of Light and Small Great Things “Center gives readers a sharp and witty exploration of love and forgiveness that is at once inful, entertaining, and thoroughly addictive.” ―Kirkus, starred review "A compelling love story, a tearjerking twist, and a thoroughly absorbing story. Another winner from Center." ―Booklist, starred review "An emotionally resonant and deeply satisfying love story...a moving testament to the power of forgiveness." ―BookPage "I don’t even know how to explain how much I adored this book...This is a story of love, of family, and of learning how to be vulnerable―and trust me, Cassie’s life journey is one you don’t want to miss.” ―Siobhan Jones, Book of the Month Club Praise for How to Walk Away: "A marvelous example of acceptance and healing and a celebration of family." ―USA Today "Center explores the limits of hope and love...[she] transforms the story of a family tragedy into a heartfelt guide to living the fullest life possible." ―Publisher's Weekly "With its appealing characters and wisdom about grappling with life’s challenges, Center’s sixth novel has all the makings of a breakout hit." ―Booklist (starred review) "A story about survival that is heartbreakingly honest and wryly funny, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Elizabeth Berg." ―Kirkus Read more ( javascript:void(0) ) See all Editorial Reviews ( /dp/product-description/1250047323/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books&isInIframe=0 )