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HARPER (WHISTLER). COURTESY OF PENGUIN BOOKS ( LOVE THE WHOLE WORLD!) COURTESY MINOTAUR BOOKS (LIAR’S CREEK). THE NOUN PROJECT (BOOK ICON) BOOKS Liar’s Creek By Matt Goldman Clay Hawkins left his rural Minnesota town to pur- sue a professional soccer career abroad—and to escape his strained rela- tionship with his sheriff father, Judd Hawkins. Years later, Clay returns with his preteen son and new skills (thanks to a dangerous, clandestine side gig) that come in handy when his beloved Uncle Teddy disappears. Clay must work with his now-retired father to find out what happened to Teddy, all while repairing old familial wounds. It’s a twistymystery, set against the gorgeous woods and streams of Minnesota, from an Emmy-winning TV writer turned novelist. — Amy Reilly Whistler By Ann Patchett Who is your favorite per- son? If you’re lucky, you see themoften. It’s been almost 45 years since Daphne Fuller’s beloved stepfather, Eddie Triplett, uncharacteristically left without a word. Suddenly, there he is, in the same gallery as her at theMet- ropolitanMuseumof Art. The unfolding of their new relationship as they get reacquainted as adults and discover still-kindred spirits is juxtaposed with flashbacks of 1980, when a snowy car wreck changed it all. Author Ann Patchett’s love of books breathes through Daphne and Eddie, both aspiring novelists, as they rewrite the story of their fractured family. — Jody L. Rohlena I Love The Whole World! By Victoria Hannan Leslie had felt for some time that life was a series of things that just hap- pened to her. When her physiotherapist husband dumps her for a woman with superior posture, she finds herself lost without a map. A ticket out of her misery comes in the formof an all-expenses paid trip to the bright lights of Las Ve- gas. Wonder, Leslie discovers, can be found in themost unexpected of places. Soon she falls in love with the beauty of the desert, its art and its people – and finds her way back to her- self. reader ’ s digest 110 June/July 2026 Keep moving forward, with care that moves with you. At Australian Unity, we offer progressive, home health and care services designed to help you embrace active ageing and navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether you need support to recover at home, assistance with daily living, or a preventative health program, we’re here to ensure you keep moving forward. Our goal is to help you strengthen your independence and live comfortably, with purpose—right where you belong: at home. 2024 H o m e C a r e N S W / A C T m e T H o m e C a r e V I C / T A S 2023 ★ ★ ★ 2 0 2 4 • V o t e d b y A u s t r a l i a n s • 2 0 2 4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 o t e 4 ★ ★ ★ H o m e C a r e S e r v i c e s V i c / T a s 2024 H o m e C a r e V I C / T A SS 2025 H o m e C a r e V I C / T A S C T A S Australian Unity Home Care Home Health and Care 1300 318 837 2026 H o m e C a r e V I C / T A SS