Run by Ann Patchett

This book by the author of Bel Canto is about what makes a family and how it's not necessarily blood ties. Most of the book takes place in a very short time span and involves how an unusual family reacts to a crisis, how parents sometimes try to control their children's lives, etc. Very good character development and a very interesting story. It's not as lyrical as Bel Canto but still a very good read.