The Friends We Keep

By: Jane Green

Narrated by: Jane Green

As seen on The Today Show!

The Friends We Keep is the heartwarming and unforgettable New York Times bestselling novel from Jane Green, author of Sister Stardust and The Beach House.

Evvie, Maggie, and Topher have known one another since college. Their friendship was something they swore would last forever. Now years have passed, the friends have drifted apart, and they never found the lives they wanted—the lives they dreamed of when they were young and everything seemed possible.

Evvie starved herself to become a supermodel but derailed her career by sleeping with a married man.

Maggie married Ben, the boy she fell in love with in college, never imagining the heartbreak his drinking would cause.

Topher became a successful actor, but the shame of a childhood secret shut him off from real intimacy.

By their thirtieth reunion, these old friends have lost touch with one another and with the people they dreamed of becoming. Together again, they have a second chance at happiness...until a dark secret is revealed that changes everything.

The Friends We Keep is about how despite disappointments we’ve had or mistakes we’ve made, it’s never too late to find a place to call home.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Friends We Keep

“Love, grief, and forgiveness illuminate this compelling summer read.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Green writes with a clear, unfettered voice, filling this page-turner with plot twists and hinting at the power of forgiveness.”—Publishers Weekly

“Bestselling author Jane Green is beloved for her dynamic characters and heartwarming plotlines—and her newest delivers!...A rich story of forgiveness and friendship.”—Woman's World

Hard to get into.

I’ve always loved Jane Green. I’ve read every single book. I struggled with this one though. It felt more of a chore to listen so that I could move on to another book. I think I prefer her older style of writing.

I enjoyed the story

This story reminds us what is important in life. We all weave our own path and when that path crosses true friendship, it can last a lifetime- through anything.

Luv

Loved it from the beginning! (born in 1970) Took me back and brought me current in a special way.

Thoroughly enjoyed it

I enjoyed this story and the author reading it. I feel in love with her voice.

love the Saudi accent throughout the story

the accent really did add to the story and the descriptions of the neighborhood were really nicely done