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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Alternatingly heart-pounding and heartbreaking. This collaboration between two best-selling authors seamlessly weaves together Olivia and Lilys journeys, creating a provocative exploration of the strength that love and acceptance require.”—The Washington Post   GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • PEOPLES BOOK OF THE WEEK • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: PopSugarOlivia McAfee knows what it feels like to start over. Her picture-perfect life—living in Boston, married to a brilliant cardiothoracic surgeon, raising their beautiful son, Asher—was upended when her husband revealed a darker side. She never imagined that she would end up back in her sleepy New Hampshire hometown, living in the house she grew up in and taking over her fathers beekeeping business.   Lily Campanello is familiar with do-overs, too. When she and her mom relocate to Adams, New Hampshire, for her final year of high school, they both hope it will be a fresh start.    And for just a short while, these new beginnings are exactly what Olivia and Lily need. Their paths cross when Asher falls for the new girl in school, and Lily cant help but fall for him, too. With Ash, she feels happy for the first time. Yet she wonders if she can trust him completely. . . .   Then one day, Olivia receives a phone call: Lily is dead, and Asher is being questioned by the police. Olivia is adamant that her son is innocent. But she would be lying if she didnt acknowledge the flashes of his fathers temper in Ash, and as the case against him unfolds, she realizes hes hidden more than hes shared with her. Mad Honey is a riveting novel of suspense, an unforgettable love story, and a moving and powerful exploration of the secrets we keep and the risks we take in order to become ourselves.

In Jodi Picoult's captivating novel, "Mad Honey," we are introduced to Olivia McAfee, a beekeeper struggling to save her family's farm amidst a colony collapse disorder that threatens the survival of bees worldwide. Olivia's passion for bees and her determination to protect them collide with the arrival of new neighbors, the Kings, who bring their own secrets and conflicts to the small town.

As Olivia delves deeper into the complexities of beekeeping, she discovers a hidden world of interconnectedness between humans and nature. She befriends Asher, a former soldier grappling with PTSD, who finds solace in the rhythm of the beehives. Together, they embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery, exploring the fragile balance between love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.

"Mad Honey" delves into thought-provoking themes of environmental responsibility, the power of community, and the indomitable spirit of those who fight against adversity. Picoult's evocative storytelling brings to life the vibrant world of beekeeping, capturing the beauty and fragility of these essential creatures. Through Olivia's and Asher's intertwined narratives, readers are invited to question their own relationship with the natural world and the consequences of human actions on the environment.

This poignant and timely novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of nature. "Mad Honey" is a must-read for those who appreciate compelling stories that explore the depths of human emotion and the interconnectedness of all living things.