Bonnie MacDougall, author of the contemporary book, ‘Those Who Live,’ has been featured on the 2025 NYC Big Book Award. The article discussed the book’s captivating content and highlighted its theme. Read the full feature here. 

'Those Who Live' is a gripping family mystery that revolves around two cousins, Chinle Davis and Mae Godwin, who investigate the deaths of six female infants over several generations. Soon, the hidden truths reveal long-buried secrets, old injuries, and personal relationships that threaten their bond and force each woman to confront her past and identity. Purchase your copy here. 

Bonnie MacDougall is a distinguished English Renaissance scholar and professor emerita. She has taught in prestigious schools and colleges. Bonnie is an accomplished fiction writer and has published two novels, ‘Something Terrible About Love’ and ‘Love, Ruthie’. She lives in Vero Beach, Florida, and is on the Board of Directors of the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation.