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  The Jodi Picoult Collection #2

  Perfect Match

  Second Glance

  My Sister’s Keeper

  New York London Toronto Sidney New Delhi

  Contents

  Perfect Match

  Second Glance

  My Sister’s Keeper

  About Jodi Picoult

  Reader’s Companion

  About Emily Bestler Books

  About Atria Books

  Ask Atria

  Praise for JODI PICOULT and her poignant and enthralling novels

  “Picoult is a pro at lively storytelling.”

  —The Boston Globe

  “Picoult spins fast-paced tales of family dysfunction, betrayal, and redemption . . . [her] depiction of these rites of contemporary adolescence is exceptional: unflinching, unjudgmental, utterly chilling.”

  —Washington Post

  “Ms. Picoult has carved her own niche with her novels—one part romance, one part courtroom thriller, two parts social commentary.”

  —Dallas Morning News

  SECOND GLANCE

  “Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships.”

  —The Boston Globe

  “Picoult has become a master—almost a clairvoyant—at targeting hot issues and writing highly readably page turners about them. . . . It is impossible not to be held spellbound by the way she forces us to think, hard, about right and wrong.”

  —Washington Post

  “Picoult ingeniously ties the ghost story to a true one about eugenics. . . . The history lesson makes for chilling, even shocking, reading.”

  —People (Critic’s Choice)

  “Fascinating, horrifying, and ultimately about the complexities of love. . . . Picoult fans will enjoy this; those new to her fiction will have discovered a treasure.”

  —Winston-Salem Journal (NC)

  THE TENTH CIRCLE

  “A chilling account of the contemporary world of teenagers . . . [A] remarkable achievement and a great read.”

  —Rocky Mountain News

  “Another gripping, nuanced tale of a family in crisis from bestseller Picoult.”

  —People

  “Picoult’s writing finesse shines . . . Coupled with its illustrated counterpart, [The Tenth Circle] becomes a treat for both the mind and the eye. . . . Picoult challenges the reader to draw parallels in his own life.”

  —Houston Chronicle

  VANISHING ACTS

  “Ms. Picoult is a solid, lively storyteller.”

  —The New York Times

  “Richly textured and engaging.”

  —The Boston Globe

  “The worlds Picoult creates for her characters resonates with authenticity, and the people who inhabit them are so engaging.”

  —People

  MY SISTER’S KEEPER

  “Picoult is known for writing fictional page-turners that address controversial issues, and her latest novel is no exception. . . . My Sister’s Keeper is a thrill to read.”

  —The Washington Post

  “A powerfully poignant, page-turning read.”

  —San Antonio Express-News

  “A fascinating character study framed by a complex, gripping story . . . Picoult’s novel grabs the reader from the first page and never lets go. This is a beautiful, heartbreaking, controversial, and honest book.”

  —Booklist (starred review)

  PRAISE FOR JODI PICOULT

  MY SISTER’S KEEPER

  “[A] fascinating character study framed by a complex, gripping story. . . . A beautiful, heartbreaking, controversial, and honest book.”

  —Booklist (starred review)

  “It’s difficult to find a book combining a timely moral dilemma with well-drawn characters for whom one cares. Picoult has written such a book.”

  —The Boston Herald

  “[Picoult’s] thoughtful, thought-provoking and readable work is . . . arguably her best and most accessible effort to date.”

  —The Denver Post

  “ . . . Compelling and believable.”

  —Richmond Times Dispatch

  SECOND GLANCE

  “Picoult writes with a fine touch, a sharp eye for detail, and a firm grasp of the delicacy and complexity of human relationships.”

  —The Boston Globe

  “Picoult has become a master—almost a clairvoyant—at targeting hot issues and writing highly readable page-turners about them. . . . It is impossible not to be held spellbound by the way she forces us to think, hard, about right and wrong.”

  —The Washington Post

  “Picoult ingeniously ties the ghost story to a true one about eugenics. . . . The history lesson makes for chilling, even shocking, reading.”

  —People (Critic’s Choice)

  “[An] elaborate, engrossing plot. . . . Suspense and the supernatural are artfully interwoven. . . . Picoult’s ability to bring [her characters] all vividly to life is remarkable.”

  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

  PERFECT MATCH

  “Picoult’s characters are so compelling.”

  —USA Today

  “Picoult’s novel . . . reminds us how easy it is to jump to conclusions and to do all the wrong things for all the right reasons.”

  —Glamour

  “A spellbinding story.”

  —The Toronto Sun

  SALEM FALLS

  “Picoult . . . keep[s] the reader constantly guessing.”

  —The Dallas Morning News

  “Picoult’s depiction of the legal process is excellent . . . intriguing and thorough . . . [with] a couple of eye-opening surprises.”

  —Kirkus Reviews

  PLAIN TRUTH

  A People magazine “Page-Turner of the Week”

  “[A] suspenseful, richly layered drama. . . . [A] hummer of a tale.”

  —People (starred review)

  “Absorbing and affecting.”

  —Entertainment Weekly

  “Quietly electrifying . . . [with a] magnificently painted backdrop and distinctive characters.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  SONGS OF THE HUMPBACK WHALE

  “Picoult spreads her wings and catches an updraft.”

  —The New York Times Book Review

  “Rich and charming. . . . Picoult casts a spell with her beautiful imagery and language. Reading this book is a delight.”

  —Ann Hood, author of Do Not Go Gentle

  “As Picoult uses five voices to tell a complex tale of love, friendship, and a Faulknerian family history, her mastery of language strongly individuates her characters. . . . This powerful and affecting novel demonstrates that there are as many truths to a story as there are people to tell it.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  Contents

  Acknowledgments

  Prologue

  Chapter One

  Chapter Two

  Chapter Three

  Chapter Four

  Chapter Five

  Chapter Six

  Chapter Seven

  Chapter Eight

  Chapter Nine

  To Jake,

  The bravest boy I know.

  Love, Mom

  Acknowledgments

  I’m often asked how much of my boo