09/22/14

Bestselling author Beverly Lewis has made USA Today’s bestseller list for her book The River (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764212451; ebook ISBN 9781441264909; $15.99).

Published earlier this month, The River has already sold over 130,000 copies in just a few short weeks, which led to it being ranked #56 on USA Today’s bestseller list. Please click here for more information.

This heartwarming book relays the story of two formerly Amish sisters, Tilly and Ruth, who are plagued by unresolved relationships when they reluctantly return to Lancaster County for their parents’ landmark wedding anniversary. Since departing their Plain upbringing, Tilly has married an Englisher, but Ruth remains single and hasn’t entirely forgotten her failed courtship with her Amish beau. Past meets present as Tilly and Ruth yearn for acceptance and redemption. Can they face the future in the light of a past they can’t undo?

Beverly Lewis, who was born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, has more than seventeen million books in print. Her stories have been published in eleven languages and have regularly appeared on numerous bestseller lists, including The New York Times and USA Today. Beverly and her husband, David, live in Colorado, where they enjoy hiking, biking, making music, and spending time with their family. Learn more at www.beverlylewis.com.

Bethany House has been publishing high quality books for over 50 years. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in Christian fiction, we publish over 75 new fiction and nonfiction titles annually in subjects including historical and contemporary fiction, Christian living, devotional, family resources, and theology. Our titles are frequently found on Christian bestseller lists.