The Fifth Avenue Story Society

By: Rachel Hauck

Narrated by: Lisa Larsen

Five strangers get the chance to rewrite their own stories....

Executive assistant Lexa is eager for a much-deserved promotion, but her boss is determined to keep her underemployed.

Literature Professor Jett is dealing with a broken heart, as well as a nagging suspicion his literary idol, Gordon Phipps Roth, might be a fraud.

Uber driver Chuck just wants a second chance with his kids.

Aging widower Ed is eager to write the true story of his incredible marriage.

Coral, queen of the cosmetics industry, has broken her engagement and is on the verge of losing her great grandmother’s multimillion-dollar empire.

When all five New Yorkers receive an anonymous, mysterious invitation to the Fifth Avenue Story Society, they suspect they’re victims of a practical joke. No one knows who sent the invitations or why. No one has heard of the literary society. And no one is prepared to reveal their deepest secrets to a roomful of strangers.

Yet curiosity and loneliness bring them back week after week to the old library. And it’s there they discover the stories of their hearts and the kind of friendship and love that heals their souls.

“This captivating story full of heart, soul, and humor kept me turning pages until midnight to finish it. Rachel weaves the perfect amount of tension and opens possibilities to keep the reader pondering long after the story is over. I loved it!” (Francine Rivers, New York Times best-selling author)

“Rachel Hauck’s flair for inviting prose and well-drawn characters shines in this delightful story about searching for hope and healing within the most unexpected circle of people. Finely tuned themes of love, self-authenticity and discovering the benevolent hand of providence make this one sweet gem of a book.” (Susan Meissner, best-selling author of The Last Year of the War)

Sweet, contemporary stand-alone.

Audiobook length: approximately 100,000 words.

Includes discussion questions for book clubs.

©2020 Rachel Hauck (P)2020 Thomas Nelson

Critic reviews

“I was captivated by this story from the first paragraph, and my heart soon became invested in the lives of the various members of the Fifth Avenue Story Society. It’s magical. My favorite Rachel Hauck novel to date!” (Robin Lee Hatcher, Christy Award-winning author of Who I Am with You and Cross My Heart)

“What a delightful surprise! Five near-strangers discover the story of their lives after meeting under the most unusual of invitations. The Fifth Avenue Story Society is both complex and spellbinding, and I found it difficult not to flip to the back in search of the hopeful conclusion. But I’m glad I held out and, without a single doubt, you will be too. The Fifth Avenue Story Society allows readers to slip into another world and, in doing so, find the story of their own lives.” (Eva Marie Everson, best-selling author and president of Word Weavers International)

“A delightful and insightful story about broken dreams and dreams reborn. A tale of deep emotion and even deeper friendships. I loved this novel and the memorable characters Rachel Hauck has created. Just get ready for your heart to be changed in a beautiful way.” (James L. Rubart, Christy Hall of Fame author)

Great book!

Rachel Hauck is one of my favorite authors! This book has a unique story line and I would definitely recommend it! She is a great storyteller and held my attention. Can’t wait for the next book!

Great story!

Really enjoyed drive time and my visits with the story society. The performance was well done and engaging.

Wow! Really good!

What a great story. Thankful for an author that really knows how to develop a story and tell it well. The narrator was excellent!

The best!

One of the best I have listened to in a long time. Going to look for my by Rachel Hauck.

Surprise!

Such a sweet surprise that touched my heart. Such a joy to read. So peaceful.

Mysterious invitation

This is the first book I have read by the author. I’m not sure how this book came across my path, but I don’t think it was accidental. I noticed she’s associated with the Church of the Rock in Florida, and our nephew is a minister at one the churches. I suspected early on that the invitation to join the society probably originated from a spiritual source. Great, interesting stories!

Great story line

Thank you your book was so refreshing I love Jesus to and it is amazing what he can do in our lives I can’t wait to read more of your books this was the first time I ever listen your book was passed on to me from my sister which I have to think also

Friendship at its Core

The best book I have listened to in a really long time! I love the way the story ties together the lives of 5 very different people who find common ground at the society. Each character is given a detailed plot line, but the book follows the story of two of the characters a bit more deeply. I love the way they all had a say, and the story was told from many different perspectives. I would LOVE a follow up to this!

Does not disappoint.

A delightful story looking at the history and intertwining of five lives. I listened to it three times and enjoyed it thoroughly.

Best listen this year

Loved this story! Katherine centre with a spiritual vibe - great characters and satisfying epilogue plus writers note added :)