Tilly, Meg

The big chill ( Visual )
2 editions published in 1998 in English and held by 1,049 libraries worldwide
Seven college housemates from the 1960s who have drifted apart reunite at the funeral of a friend. Having entered adulthood as non-conformists, most now belong to the establishment. Stunned by the death of their peer, sensing their own mortality and the loss of their innocence, each takes the opportunity to reevaluate his or her life and re-establish their bonds.

Singing songs by Meg Tilly ( Book )
11 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in English and Hebrew and held by 858 libraries worldwide
Child abuse from the perspective of the child. When Anna, the narrator, is five years old, her mother marries a drunkard who takes a fancy to her daughters, repeatedly raping one. The mother turns a blind eye.

Agnes of God ( Visual )
17 editions published between 1985 and 2003 in English and held by 733 libraries worldwide
When, at an isolated convent, the infant of a young nun is found strangled, a court-appointed psychiatrist must decide if the devout but troubled girl is fit to stand trial.

Porcupine by Meg Tilly ( Book )
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 621 libraries worldwide
"War-torn Afghanistan could not seem farther from Newfoundland, but it is about to change twelve-year-old tomboy Jack Cooper (or Jacqueline, as her mother insists on calling her) forever. When her father is killed in the war, she watches helplessly as her mother crumbles under sorrow and depression..."

Valmont ( Visual )
15 editions published between 1989 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 506 libraries worldwide
The vindictive widow Merteuil bets her friend debaucherous Valmont that he cannot seduce the virtuous (and married) Madame de Tourvel. If Valmont succeeds he may also bed Merteuil, but if he fails he must join a monastery. Set amongst the aristocracy in France in the 18th century.

The two Jakes ( Visual )
13 editions published between 1990 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 477 libraries worldwide
Set in 1948 Los Angeles, The Two Jakes is a sequel to Chinatown. Jake Gittes is a successful private eye who takes on a case of suspected adultery that explodes into murder. Chinatown was tied to water and its importance to a growing city- The Two Jakes is linked to a grab for oil.

Gemma by Meg Tilly ( Book )
4 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 465 libraries worldwide
After Hazen Wood kidnaps 12 year-old Gemma Sullivan, the two embark upon a cross-country journey that tests the limits of Gemma's endurance. In graphic scenes of physical and sexual violence, Hazen tries to destroy the young girl's will. It is only Gemma's childlike resilience and fertile imagination that protect her from the worst of the abuse she suffers. And in the end, the healing power of unconditional love gives Gemma the courage to speak out against her abuser at last.

Tex ( Visual )
7 editions published between 1982 and 2005 in English and French and held by 423 libraries worldwide
A teen growing up in Oklahoma is parentless and the only one he has for guidance is his big brother. The story is based on an S.E. Hinton novel.

The big chill ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 359 libraries worldwide
Seven college housemates from the 1960s who have drifted apart reunite at the funeral of a friend. Having entered adulthood as non-conformists, most now belong to the establishment. Stunned by the death of their peer, sensing their own mortality and the loss of their innocence, each takes the opportunity to reevaluate his or her life and re-establish their bond.

First time by Meg Tilly ( Book )
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 320 libraries worldwide
Sixteen-year-old Haley must deal with unwanted advances from her mother's new boyfriend.