Excited to announce my novel, The Goode Sisters, will be published April 6, 2027 by She Writes Press, distributed by Simon &Schuster.

https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Goode-Sisters/Charlene-Finn/9798896364573

“The Goode Sisters is remarkable. A terrific novel—radiantly and sharply told.”—Joan Silber, author of Mercy, Secrets of Happiness, and Improvement

“On every page of this novel, I felt how well Finn knew the world of which she writes, whether it be about a cherry harvest, treatment for MS, or the landscape of the Yakima Valley. A genuinely stunning debut.”—Debra Spark, author of Discipline

Book Life Review of The Goode Sisters

Finn’s compelling debut novel follows the strained relationship between Kate and her older sister Olivia as they confront and redefine their troubled past. Growing up on the Goode Fruit Orchard run by their father, Jack, the girls experienced childhood differently… In clear, unadorned prose, Finn captures the intricacies and nuances of the sisters’ relationship, highlighting Kate’s feelings of inadequacy and fear surrounding her deteriorating health and the tension between the siblings…

Ultimately, this absorbing narrative draws a relatable portrait of two sisters who overcome time, distance, and dishonesty to create their own version of family.

Takeaway: Absorbing portrait of family secrets, crises, and reconnection.