An exquisite and profound tale for fans of Anne Tyler and Anna Quindlen Glowingly reviewed everywhere from "O, The Oprah Magazine" and "Good Housekeeping "to sites across the blogosphere, "Lydia s Party" sparks a-ha moments and heartfelt conversations about friendship, regrets, and ambitions. Margaret Hawkins s earlier books, all published by small presses, have gained her a devoted following, but this gem of a novel will introduce her to the wider...