Wayward GirlsIs a 'Wrenching but Life-Affirming Novel': See the Cover! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Susan Wiggs and her new book ‘Wayward Girls’

Susan Wiggs cover of Wayward Girls

Out July 15, 2025 from William Morrow,Wayward Girlsis a “wrenching but life-affirming novel” that’s based on the true story of that institution in the turbulent Vietnam War era in Buffalo, N.Y.

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Then there’s Sister Bernadette, who the Sisters rescued from a dreadful childhood, and now feels her conscience weigh on her.

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She adds, “This book highlights a time when women had limited access to contraception, sex education and reproductive care, yet it celebrates the grace and humanity of girls whose irrepressible spirit shines through.”

Wiggs is also the author of more than 50 novels, including the Lakeshore Chronicles series as well as the recentNew York TimesbestsellersThe Lost and Found Bookshop,The Oysterville Sewing CircleandFamily Tree.

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Wayward Girlscomes out July 15, 2025 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold.

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