"A sharply funny, deeply heartfelt novel about two sisters who discover the best way to find themselves is by getting lost."

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About the Book

When sisters Big and Lily accidentally sign up for an extreme Alaskan survival trek, they are forced to confront the elements, their tangled past, and the realization that the only way forward is together. Big & Lily is a laugh-out-loud, emotionally rich novel about second acts, sisterhood, and the unexpected ways we find ourselves when we’re truly lost.

 

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About the Author

Lisa Roe graduated from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and spent many years as an advertising creative director and copywriter in New York City before she accepted the tougher job of stay-at-home mom and turned to writing fiction —mostly to entertain her kids, but then to tell her own stories. A classic first born, reluctant empty nester, and Dr. Doolittle wannabe, Lisa lives in New Jersey with her husband, David and three incorrigible dogs.

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Praise for Lisa's Work

"Lisa Roe has done the nearly impossible! In Big and Lily, she's created a story that is funny, heartfelt, suspenseful, absolutely endearing, and with a cast of unforgettable characters... Five big stars!

—Maddie Dawson, Washington Post bestselling author of Matchmaking for Beginners

"A hilarious, heart-tugging adventure about sisterhood, survival, and the questionable life choices that land you in the middle of the Alaskan wilderness with a grudge and a roll of biodegradable toilet paper... "

–Ann Garvin, bestselling author of Bummer Camp

“Lisa Roe does it again with her signature humor on every page... Wildly entertaining, heartfelt, and powerful—this story grabs hold of you and hangs with you well after the last page.” 

—Annie Cathryn, multi-award-winning author of The Friendship Breakup

“...Lisa Roe shows us the intimate side of sibling love and rivalry— the good, the bad, the infuriating, and the hilarious...  Relatable and poignantly insightful..." 

–Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, author of Embers on the Wind and Mirror Me

"A heartwarming, fast-paced story, Big & Lily follows two sisters whose thrilling  - and at times perilous - adventure in the wilds of Alaska teaches them everything they need to know about what really matters in life..." 

–Amy Poeppel, bestselling author of Far And Away and The Sweet Spot

“Touching and deeply satisfying-you're stronger than you think and fiercer than you ever dreamed!”

—Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author on Welcome to the Neighborhood

If you’re in the mood for a feel-good story about loving yourself for who you are, this novel will fill your heart with inspiration.

—USA Today

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