Elin Hilderbrand

Explore the complicated and messy nuances of desire, heartbreak, and infatuation with Lisa Taddeo’s Three Women. This groundbreaking and intimate book delves into the sex lives of three American women, based on nearly a decade of reporting. Meet Lina, a suburban mother battling panic attacks and an affair; Maggie, a high schooler facing a scandalous criminal trial; and Sloane, a successful restaurant owner whose lifestyle challenges societal norms. This triumph of storytelling is a must-read for anyone seeking empathy and understanding in the complexity of human relationships.

This multigenerational novel follows the four adult daughters of a Chicago couple, who have been madly in love for over forty years. However, after igniting old rivalries, a long-buried secret threatens to shatter the lives they've built. As we move through their tumultuous year, we witness their past and the moments of joy that make everything else worthwhile.

A multigenerational narrative that spans from the 1950s to the present, following two sisters as they struggle to find happiness and authenticity in a rapidly changing world. From traumas and tragedies to Woodstock and women’s lib, Jo and Bethie’s lives take unexpected paths. Can they finally stake a claim on happily ever after? Discover the answer to the timeless question of how a woman should be in the world in this unputdownable masterpiece.

This memoir explores the themes of identity, paternity, and family secrets. After submitting her DNA for analysis, the author receives the shocking news that her biological father is not who she thought. Inheritance delves into the hidden secrets within families and the urgent quest of one woman to uncover her own identity. It's a powerful reflection on the impact of science and technology on our lives and the emotions that come with uncovering life-altering truths.

This engaging novel follows a young single mother in New York, her free-spirited aunt, and the unexpected consequences of their decisions. During her visits to her boyfriend in jail, Reyna's bond with him tightens, even as he pulls her into a dangerous cigarette smuggling scheme. When Reyna decides to leave him for her child's sake, a chain of events affects the lives of loved ones and strangers around them. Tightly woven together like Turkish rugs and full of unexpected twists, Improvement explores conviction, connection, and the potential for generosity in the face of loss.

In Ling Ma's offbeat and wryly funny novel, Severance, Candace Chen, a first-generation American and millennial drone, is navigating adulthood in a routine-driven life. However, when a plague sweeps New York, she finds herself alone and photographing the abandoned city under the pseudonym, NY Ghost. Soon, Candace joins a group of survivors led by a power-hungry IT tech and must navigate her way through a new society. This apocalyptic satire is a moving family story, a quirky coming-of-adulthood tale, and a hilarious, deadpan tribute to human connections that drive us to do more than just survive.

In this heartwarming novel, a family discovers the joys and challenges of raising a child who wants to be someone different. When Claude expresses his desire to wear dresses and dreams of being a princess, his parents support him but struggle with when and how to share this with the world. As the family keeps Claude's secret, tensions rise until the truth explodes in unexpected ways. This Is How It Always Is explores the magic and messiness of parenting, the power of secrets, and the limitless nature of love.

"Family Trust" is a witty comedy that centers around a wealthy family in Silicon Valley and the challenges they face after the death of their patriarch. Delve into the world of class-consciousness and uncover the complexities of familial relationships as the family navigates the twists and turns of their late father's bequest. Kathy Wang delivers a humorous and engaging tale that will keep you captivated until the very end.