Amy Brooks's "Randy's Summer: A Story for Girls" invites readers into a heartwarming tale centered around Randy and her experiences during the summer months. The narrative unfolds with themes of friendship, personal growth, and the joys of seasonal adventures. Set against the backdrop of the summer season, the story captures the essence of exploration, self-discovery, and the special moments that define this time of year. Through Randy's interactions with her friends, her outdoor activities, and her journey of learning and self-expression, readers are transported into a world of sunny days and memorable experiences. The novella delves into themes of independence, creativity, and the bonds formed through shared adventures. As Randy navigates the challenges and delights of summer, she embodies the qualities of curiosity and a willingness to embrace new opportunities. "Randy's Summer: A Story for Girls" celebrates the transformative power of the summer season and the impact of meaningful friendships. Amy Brooks's storytelling invites readers to join Randy on her summer journey, reflecting on their own seasonal experiences and the significance of making memories that last a lifetime.

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

Lulu and Merry's childhood was never ideal, but on the day before Lulu's tenth birthday their father propels them into a nightmare. He's always hungered for the love of the girls' self-obsessed mother; after she throws him out, their troubles turn deadly. Lulu had been warned not let her father in, but when he shows up drunk, he's impossible to ignore. He bullies his way past Lulu, who then listens in horror as her parents struggle. She runs for help, but discovers upon her return that he's murdered her mother, stabbed her five-year-old sister, Merry, and tried, unsuccessfully, to kill himself. Lulu and Merry are effectively orphaned by their mother's death and father's imprisonment. The girls' relatives refuse to care for them and abandon them to a terrifying group home. Even as they plot to be taken in by a well-to-do family, they come to learn they'll never really belong anywhere or to anyone—that all they have to hold onto is each other. For thirty years, the sisters try to make sense of what happened. Their imprisoned father is a specter in both their lives, shadowing every choice they make. One spends her life pretending he's dead, while the other feels compelled--by fear, by duty--to keep him close. Both dread the day his attempts to win parole may meet with success. A beautifully written, compulsively readable debut, Randy Susan Meyers's The Murderer's Daughters is a testament to the power of family and the ties that bind us together and tear us apart.