Nineteen Minutes

A small New Hampshire town's peace shatters in *Nineteen Minutes*, when a school shooting leaves devastating aftermath. As the trial begins, the judge's daughter, Josie Cormier, becomes the key witness, but her memory of the event is frustratingly unclear. This powerful work of literary fiction explores the complex justice system, delving into the roles of lawyers and women judges, as it navigates the fault lines between a high school and the wider community.

Jodi Picoult intricately explores the ambiguous relationships between love, lying, and morality. Readers will question what it means to be different and who truly has the right to judge others, as layers of repressed memories and motivations are revealed. Prepare to confront challenging questions about justice,