Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

From the bestselling author of the New York Times, Kristin Hannah, comes a compelling novel about love, loss, and the enchantment of friendship… now a top-rated series on Netflix!

In the tumultuous summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has resigned herself to her position at the bottom of the eighth-grade social hierarchy. To her surprise, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart appears to have it all—beauty, intelligence, and ambition. On the surface, they couldn’t be more different: Kate, destined to remain uncool, with a loving family that embarrasses her at every turn, and Tully, enveloped in glamour and mystery, hiding a secret that is slowly destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever, and by the end of summer, they have become TullyandKate—inseparable.

Thus begins Kristin Hannah’s remarkable new novel. Spanning over three decades and set against the ever-evolving backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane tells the poignant and powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the cornerstone of their lives.

From the outset, Tully is eager to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at a young age, she yearns for unconditional love. In the dazzling, big-hair era of the eighties, she seeks to fill the emptiness in her heart with the attention of men. However, in the more reserved nineties, it is television news that captures her fascination. She pursues her blind ambition to New York and beyond, achieving fame and success, but also grappling with loneliness.

Kate realizes early on that her life will be unremarkable. Throughout college, she pretends to be motivated by a desire for success, but what she truly longs for is love, children, and a simple life. In her own quiet way, Kate is just as driven as Tully. What she doesn’t foresee is how becoming a wife and mother will transform her, causing her to lose sight of her former self and her dreams, and how much she will envy her famous best friend.

For thirty years, Tully and Kate support each other through life’s ups and downs, navigating the complexities of friendship—jealousy, anger, hurt, and resentment. They believe they have weathered it all until a single act of betrayal shatters their bond, testing their courage and friendship like never before.

Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever sipped Boone’s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than just a coming-of-age story, it chronicles a generation of women who were both blessed and burdened by their choices. It delves into promises, secrets, and betrayals, ultimately exploring the one person who truly knows you—and understands what can both hurt and heal you. Firefly Lane is a tale you won’t forget, one you’ll want to share with your best friend.

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