The Vacationers
Emma Straub
One family, one Mallorca vacation, every simmering tension along for the trip. The perfect beach read from Straub.
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This Time Tomorrow
Emma Straub
A woman turns 40, then wakes up at 16 with her young, healthy father downstairs. A time-travel novel that's really about loving your parents. I teared up.
All Adults Here
Emma Straub
A grandmother witnesses a sudden death and starts telling her family the truths she's held back. Straub at her warm, generous best.
Modern Lovers
Emma Straub
College bandmates, now middle-aged Brooklyn parents, watching their kids stir up the past. Straub is such warm company.
★ 5Whistler
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett is one of my favorite authors for a reason; I couldn't put this down.
★ 5Heart the Lover
Lily King
A college love triangle from the '80s reignites decades later when crisis pulls the three back together. Turns out it's Casey from Writers & Lovers all grown up, and King just keeps getting better.