How to Be Lost
Amanda Eyre Ward
📚 Genre
Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Suspense
🏢 Publisher
Ballantine Books (Reader's Circle Edition)
📅 Publication Year
2005
🔢 ISBN
9780345463166
About This Book
The novel follow Caroline Winters, whose life was shattered when her five-year-old sister, Ellie, vanished from their backyard. Years later, haunted by family secrets and her mother's alcoholism, Caroline discovers a photo that leads her on a journey to find the truth about her sister's disappearance. The cover features a soft-focus image of a young girl with pigtails looking through binoculars, symbolizing the search for the past.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
320 pages
Edition
Trade Paperback Reprint
Series
Stand-alone novel
Target Audience
Adult
Collector Information
Condition
Fair to Good. Visible corner wear and edge scuffing on the cover. There is a large, partially peeled '20% Off' retail sticker from Target on the center-right of the front cover which significantly obscures the art and may leave residue if removed.
Estimated Value
$3.00 - $7.00
Rarity
Common. This edition was mass-produced for major retailers like Target (as evidenced by the sticker) and is widely available in used bookstores and online.
Historical Significance
A New York Times Notable Book and a popular selection for book clubs in the mid-2000s, helping to establish Amanda Eyre Ward as a significant voice in contemporary women's fiction.
Collector Notes
This specific copy has low collectibility due to the damaged retail sticker on the cover. Collectors should prefer copies without stickers or shelf wear. Storage in a cool, dry place is recommended to prevent the adhesive from the sticker from further damaging the paper fibers. Values for this title are stable and low.
Similar Books
The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold, Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng, Still Missing by Chevy Stevens
Notable Features
Includes a 'Reader's Circle' seal in the top right, indicating it contains a reading group guide and author interview. Features a blurb from The Charlotte Observer on the front cover.