Author: Jake Gerhardt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698194195
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Brimming with humor and hope, this contemporary tween comedy is perfect for fans of Tommy Greenwald and Megan Schul. What happens when you finally capture the attention of your first crush? Do you suddenly know what to do? Do you magically learn the secrets of love? Not even close. Follow eighth graders Sam (the class clown), Duke (the intellectual), and Chollie (the athlete) as they fumble their way through boyfriend territory for the very first time. With so much to worry about as the school year ends—finals, commencement speeches, the baseball championship, the graduation party—the guys feel ill-equipped to handle the stress of their new relationships. But if they're dumped before the last day of middle school school, they'll start high school as losers. The. Pressure. Is. On. Want more Sam, Duke, and Chollie? Check out Me and Miranda Mullaly by Jake Gerhardt.
My Future Ex-Girlfriend
Author: Jake Gerhardt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698194195
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Brimming with humor and hope, this contemporary tween comedy is perfect for fans of Tommy Greenwald and Megan Schul. What happens when you finally capture the attention of your first crush? Do you suddenly know what to do? Do you magically learn the secrets of love? Not even close. Follow eighth graders Sam (the class clown), Duke (the intellectual), and Chollie (the athlete) as they fumble their way through boyfriend territory for the very first time. With so much to worry about as the school year ends—finals, commencement speeches, the baseball championship, the graduation party—the guys feel ill-equipped to handle the stress of their new relationships. But if they're dumped before the last day of middle school school, they'll start high school as losers. The. Pressure. Is. On. Want more Sam, Duke, and Chollie? Check out Me and Miranda Mullaly by Jake Gerhardt.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698194195
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Brimming with humor and hope, this contemporary tween comedy is perfect for fans of Tommy Greenwald and Megan Schul. What happens when you finally capture the attention of your first crush? Do you suddenly know what to do? Do you magically learn the secrets of love? Not even close. Follow eighth graders Sam (the class clown), Duke (the intellectual), and Chollie (the athlete) as they fumble their way through boyfriend territory for the very first time. With so much to worry about as the school year ends—finals, commencement speeches, the baseball championship, the graduation party—the guys feel ill-equipped to handle the stress of their new relationships. But if they're dumped before the last day of middle school school, they'll start high school as losers. The. Pressure. Is. On. Want more Sam, Duke, and Chollie? Check out Me and Miranda Mullaly by Jake Gerhardt.
Me and Miranda Mullaly
Author: Jake Gerhardt
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147516331
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
“Jake Gerhardt’s debut novel is sweet, knowing, and a super-fun read. Takes you right back to the awkwardness and earnestness of adolescence, with a lot of cringe and even more laughs.” —Patton Oswalt, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and actor They each have 33% chance with her, but she's 0% interested. Meet Sam, the comedian; Duke, the intellectual; and Chollie, the athlete. Their fates converge at Penn Valley Middle as each falls desperately for the enigmatic Miranda Mullaly—the girl who smiles like she means it, the girl who makes Christmas truly magic when she sings, the girl who…barely realizes her admirers exist! Small misunderstandings lead to big laughs, and beneath the humor, every attempt to win Miranda's favor becomes a compelling look at the larger world of each guy's life.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0147516331
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
“Jake Gerhardt’s debut novel is sweet, knowing, and a super-fun read. Takes you right back to the awkwardness and earnestness of adolescence, with a lot of cringe and even more laughs.” —Patton Oswalt, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, and actor They each have 33% chance with her, but she's 0% interested. Meet Sam, the comedian; Duke, the intellectual; and Chollie, the athlete. Their fates converge at Penn Valley Middle as each falls desperately for the enigmatic Miranda Mullaly—the girl who smiles like she means it, the girl who makes Christmas truly magic when she sings, the girl who…barely realizes her admirers exist! Small misunderstandings lead to big laughs, and beneath the humor, every attempt to win Miranda's favor becomes a compelling look at the larger world of each guy's life.
How to Recognize Your Future Ex-Husband
Author: Debra Weiner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578058689
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Weiner presents a simple, clear, and concise guide for maneuvering through the initial stages of dating that helps to distinguish who to pursue and who to leave behind. The central theme of the book is alerting women to "the signals from within" that are often ignored.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578058689
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Weiner presents a simple, clear, and concise guide for maneuvering through the initial stages of dating that helps to distinguish who to pursue and who to leave behind. The central theme of the book is alerting women to "the signals from within" that are often ignored.
Tessa Bailey Book Set 2
Author: Tessa Bailey
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063326671
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
The hilarious rom-com series about three NYC roommates from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, now in a single volume! This bundle includes the following Broke & Beautiful novels: CHASE ME: In need of some quick cash, out-of-work actress Roxy Cumberland signs up to deliver a singing telegram to a gorgeous, cocky lawyer. After she performs an ode to his junk courtesy of his recent one night stand, she expects to never see the him again. But a sizzling kiss against his doorjamb leaves both of them wanting more and Roxy intends to make the rich boy work for it, even if he has to chase her all over NYC. NEED ME: When Honey Perribow traded in her cowboy boots for stilettos and left her small Kentucky town to attend Columbia University, her sole focus was her medical degree. Then she meets her hot, young English professor and she vows to find a crack his tweed-wearing, glasses-clad exterior. While at an off-campus party, an accident lands them in a dark, locked closet and their chemistry is explosive. But their attraction is forbidden, no matter how much they need each other... MAKE ME: With the fate of her family's company on her shoulders, Abby Sullivan barely has time to sleep, let alone date. And it doesn't help that her best friend is always hovering, like a sexy, over-protective hulk. They've always been "just friends", but lately, Abby wants more. She can tell he wants her too, even if he'll never allow himself to have her. She’s ready to turn the friendzone into foreplay… and make him lose control.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063326671
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
The hilarious rom-com series about three NYC roommates from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, now in a single volume! This bundle includes the following Broke & Beautiful novels: CHASE ME: In need of some quick cash, out-of-work actress Roxy Cumberland signs up to deliver a singing telegram to a gorgeous, cocky lawyer. After she performs an ode to his junk courtesy of his recent one night stand, she expects to never see the him again. But a sizzling kiss against his doorjamb leaves both of them wanting more and Roxy intends to make the rich boy work for it, even if he has to chase her all over NYC. NEED ME: When Honey Perribow traded in her cowboy boots for stilettos and left her small Kentucky town to attend Columbia University, her sole focus was her medical degree. Then she meets her hot, young English professor and she vows to find a crack his tweed-wearing, glasses-clad exterior. While at an off-campus party, an accident lands them in a dark, locked closet and their chemistry is explosive. But their attraction is forbidden, no matter how much they need each other... MAKE ME: With the fate of her family's company on her shoulders, Abby Sullivan barely has time to sleep, let alone date. And it doesn't help that her best friend is always hovering, like a sexy, over-protective hulk. They've always been "just friends", but lately, Abby wants more. She can tell he wants her too, even if he'll never allow himself to have her. She’s ready to turn the friendzone into foreplay… and make him lose control.
Chase Me
Author: Tessa Bailey
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062369059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker comes a sexy and hilarious rom-com trilogy about three broke and beautiful strangers who share an apartment in NYC... College drop-out Roxy Cumberland moved to New York with dreams of becoming an actress, but her dwindling bank account is quickly putting the kibosh on that fantasy. To make some quick cash, she signs up to perform singing telegrams. Her first customer is a gorgeous, cocky Manhattan trust-funder if she ever laid eyes on one. And what could be more humiliating than singing an ode to his junk, courtesy of his recent one night stand? Maybe the fact that she's dressed in a giant pink bunny costume… After a night out to celebrate winning his last case, lawyer Louis McNally II isn't prepared for the pounding in his head or the rabbit serenading him from the front door. But the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigue him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more. Roxy doesn't need a spoiled rich guy who's had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter. But there's more to Louis than his sexy surface and he's determined to make Roxy see it...even if it means chasing her all over NYC. “Louis and Roxy are a terrific match from the start. But Bailey is a master at portraying a heroine with a complex core, and Roxy’s proud character carries the novel―making readers wish she was their roommate, empty bank account be damned.” – Washington Post
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062369059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker comes a sexy and hilarious rom-com trilogy about three broke and beautiful strangers who share an apartment in NYC... College drop-out Roxy Cumberland moved to New York with dreams of becoming an actress, but her dwindling bank account is quickly putting the kibosh on that fantasy. To make some quick cash, she signs up to perform singing telegrams. Her first customer is a gorgeous, cocky Manhattan trust-funder if she ever laid eyes on one. And what could be more humiliating than singing an ode to his junk, courtesy of his recent one night stand? Maybe the fact that she's dressed in a giant pink bunny costume… After a night out to celebrate winning his last case, lawyer Louis McNally II isn't prepared for the pounding in his head or the rabbit serenading him from the front door. But the sassy wit and sexy voice of the girl behind the mask intrigue him, and one look at her stunning face—followed by a mind-blowing kiss against his doorjamb—leaves Louis wanting more. Roxy doesn't need a spoiled rich guy who's had everything in life handed to him on a Tiffany platter. But there's more to Louis than his sexy surface and he's determined to make Roxy see it...even if it means chasing her all over NYC. “Louis and Roxy are a terrific match from the start. But Bailey is a master at portraying a heroine with a complex core, and Roxy’s proud character carries the novel―making readers wish she was their roommate, empty bank account be damned.” – Washington Post
Divorced Girl Smiling
Author: Jackie Pilossoph
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781311023445
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Smile! It's not just the end of your marriage, it's the beginning of your second chance!Missy Benson has a two and a half carat diamond engagement ring with color grade H, VS2 clarity and a value of $36,000. It's absolutely gorgeous, practically flawless, and let's be honest, really big!But what the successful Chicago realtor doesn't have anymore is a husband. After 12 years of marriage, her husband, Paul, a handsome, wealthy attorney has devastated her by breaking up their marriage for Priscilla Sommerfeld, a young, personal trainer, who according to Missy's sassy assistant, J.J., looks more like a Las Vegas stripper than a fitness expert.Not sure what to do with her ring, and with no financial issues to worry about, Missy decides to put it up for sale on Craigslist. The price: 99 cents! The catch: She gets to pick the buyer. In essence, she's looking for the perfect guy, but not for herself. Her hope is to regain faith that good men do exist, and that marriages can last forever.Now referring to herself as "the divorced girl," Missy interviews dozens of young men who are vying for the huge ring. It's a contest that includes outrageous characters, hilarious and sentimental stories, and two finalists, both of whom Missy adores and who she must choose between. Then there's Parker Missoni, the sexiest contestant by far, who drives her crazy with his brutal honesty, and at the same time stops her heart with his deep brown eyes.Divorced Girl Smiling is the story of a woman's journey to do whatever it takes to heal herself from divorce. It's about acceptance, reflection, taking accountability for mistakes, and appreciating all of life's wonderful gifts. In other words, if you have the guts to put the past behind, admit your mistakes, embrace your future, and give love another chance, you will surely be a divorced girl smiling.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781311023445
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Smile! It's not just the end of your marriage, it's the beginning of your second chance!Missy Benson has a two and a half carat diamond engagement ring with color grade H, VS2 clarity and a value of $36,000. It's absolutely gorgeous, practically flawless, and let's be honest, really big!But what the successful Chicago realtor doesn't have anymore is a husband. After 12 years of marriage, her husband, Paul, a handsome, wealthy attorney has devastated her by breaking up their marriage for Priscilla Sommerfeld, a young, personal trainer, who according to Missy's sassy assistant, J.J., looks more like a Las Vegas stripper than a fitness expert.Not sure what to do with her ring, and with no financial issues to worry about, Missy decides to put it up for sale on Craigslist. The price: 99 cents! The catch: She gets to pick the buyer. In essence, she's looking for the perfect guy, but not for herself. Her hope is to regain faith that good men do exist, and that marriages can last forever.Now referring to herself as "the divorced girl," Missy interviews dozens of young men who are vying for the huge ring. It's a contest that includes outrageous characters, hilarious and sentimental stories, and two finalists, both of whom Missy adores and who she must choose between. Then there's Parker Missoni, the sexiest contestant by far, who drives her crazy with his brutal honesty, and at the same time stops her heart with his deep brown eyes.Divorced Girl Smiling is the story of a woman's journey to do whatever it takes to heal herself from divorce. It's about acceptance, reflection, taking accountability for mistakes, and appreciating all of life's wonderful gifts. In other words, if you have the guts to put the past behind, admit your mistakes, embrace your future, and give love another chance, you will surely be a divorced girl smiling.
Get Her Back
Author: Michael Sweeney
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781512069198
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Do you feel miserable and like your situation is helpless? Do you feel like your ex girlfriend has moved on and wants nothing to do with you? Now imagine what it would be like to get your ex girlfriend back in your life. If you're looking to get your ex girlfriend back, my first question for you is this: Does any of the following sound familiar? - "I've tried calling her dozens of times, but she won't pick up" - "I called her friends so that they can intervene on my behalf" - "I sent her texts and messages on Facebook telling her I love her and miss her" Let Me Ask You This: - Don't you want to get your ex girlfriend back as fast as possible without having to spend another sleepless night? - Don't you want to get her back now before she meets someone else and it's too late? I've got great news. The only guide you'll ever need is right here, and I promise it will help you understand everything you need to know to get your ex girlfriend back. You see, calling your ex girlfriend back many times a day or sending her emails telling her you love her is the EXACT opposite of what you should be doing. The key to getting your ex girlfriend back is to back off, I repeat, the key is to BACK OFF. This complete step by step, easy-to-read guide will outline every step you need take to get your ex girlfriend back. It will also show you all the things you might be doing that could hurt your chances of getting her back in the long run. I should warn you though, do not buy this eBook if you're looking for a quick fix without having to do any work. The strategies in this book require a time investment on your part, but I can guarantee you one thing, they work. DISCLAIMER: This eBook is not for women trying to get their ex boyfriends back. This eBook is strictly for men.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781512069198
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Do you feel miserable and like your situation is helpless? Do you feel like your ex girlfriend has moved on and wants nothing to do with you? Now imagine what it would be like to get your ex girlfriend back in your life. If you're looking to get your ex girlfriend back, my first question for you is this: Does any of the following sound familiar? - "I've tried calling her dozens of times, but she won't pick up" - "I called her friends so that they can intervene on my behalf" - "I sent her texts and messages on Facebook telling her I love her and miss her" Let Me Ask You This: - Don't you want to get your ex girlfriend back as fast as possible without having to spend another sleepless night? - Don't you want to get her back now before she meets someone else and it's too late? I've got great news. The only guide you'll ever need is right here, and I promise it will help you understand everything you need to know to get your ex girlfriend back. You see, calling your ex girlfriend back many times a day or sending her emails telling her you love her is the EXACT opposite of what you should be doing. The key to getting your ex girlfriend back is to back off, I repeat, the key is to BACK OFF. This complete step by step, easy-to-read guide will outline every step you need take to get your ex girlfriend back. It will also show you all the things you might be doing that could hurt your chances of getting her back in the long run. I should warn you though, do not buy this eBook if you're looking for a quick fix without having to do any work. The strategies in this book require a time investment on your part, but I can guarantee you one thing, they work. DISCLAIMER: This eBook is not for women trying to get their ex boyfriends back. This eBook is strictly for men.
Splitopia
Author: Wendy Paris
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476725535
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Packed with research, insights, and illuminating (and often funny) examples from Paris’s own divorce experience, this book is a “practical and reassuring guide to parting well.” —Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project Engaging and revolutionary, filled with wit, searing honesty, and intimate interviews, Splitopia is a call for a saner, more civil kind of divorce. As Paris reveals, divorce has improved dramatically in recent decades due to changes in laws and family structures, advances in psychology and child development, and a new understanding of the importance of the father. Positive psychology expert and author of Happier, Tal Ben-Shahar, writes that Paris’s “personal insights, stories, and research” create “a smart and interesting guide that can be extremely helpful for those going through divorce.” Reading this book can be the difference between an expensive, ugly battle and a decent divorce, between children sucked under by conflict or happy, healthy kids. This is “a compelling case that it’s high time for a new definition of Happily Ever After—for everyone” (Brigid Schulte, author of Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476725535
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Packed with research, insights, and illuminating (and often funny) examples from Paris’s own divorce experience, this book is a “practical and reassuring guide to parting well.” —Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project Engaging and revolutionary, filled with wit, searing honesty, and intimate interviews, Splitopia is a call for a saner, more civil kind of divorce. As Paris reveals, divorce has improved dramatically in recent decades due to changes in laws and family structures, advances in psychology and child development, and a new understanding of the importance of the father. Positive psychology expert and author of Happier, Tal Ben-Shahar, writes that Paris’s “personal insights, stories, and research” create “a smart and interesting guide that can be extremely helpful for those going through divorce.” Reading this book can be the difference between an expensive, ugly battle and a decent divorce, between children sucked under by conflict or happy, healthy kids. This is “a compelling case that it’s high time for a new definition of Happily Ever After—for everyone” (Brigid Schulte, author of Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time).
My Legendary Girlfriend
Author: Mike Gayle
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767911067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A debut that took Great Britain by storm, My Legendary Girlfriend introduced the world to the loveable, lovestruck Will Kelly. It’s been three years since his heartthrob, Agnes, wrecked his life with a chat that started, “It’s like that song. ‘If you love somebody, set him free.’” But no matter how much time goes by, Will doesn’t feel very free. He still makes lists of each birthday present Aggi ever gave him, has gymnastic fantasies about a perfect reunion night with her, dwells on the first words she uttered to him. How long can a person stay down in the dumps after being dumped? And how much longer before Will dumps Martina, the sweet but clingy girl he’s seeing? Will anyone ever measure up to his Legendary Girlfriend? Fresh, endearing, and full of humor, My Legendary Girlfriend tells a story that will ring true for everyone who’s ever tried to mend a broken heart.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767911067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A debut that took Great Britain by storm, My Legendary Girlfriend introduced the world to the loveable, lovestruck Will Kelly. It’s been three years since his heartthrob, Agnes, wrecked his life with a chat that started, “It’s like that song. ‘If you love somebody, set him free.’” But no matter how much time goes by, Will doesn’t feel very free. He still makes lists of each birthday present Aggi ever gave him, has gymnastic fantasies about a perfect reunion night with her, dwells on the first words she uttered to him. How long can a person stay down in the dumps after being dumped? And how much longer before Will dumps Martina, the sweet but clingy girl he’s seeing? Will anyone ever measure up to his Legendary Girlfriend? Fresh, endearing, and full of humor, My Legendary Girlfriend tells a story that will ring true for everyone who’s ever tried to mend a broken heart.
My Ex-Life
Author: Stephen McCauley
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250122422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
National Bestseller Best Book of the Year: NPR, Shelf Awareness “I didn't know how much I needed a laugh until I began reading Stephen McCauley's new novel, My Ex-Life. This is the kind of witty, sparkling, sharp novel for which the verb ‘chortle’ was invented.” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air “McCauley fits neatly alongside Tom Perrotta and Maria Semple in the category of ‘Novelists You’d Most Like to Drive Across the Country With.’” —The New York Times Book Review David Hedges’s life is coming apart at the seams. His job helping San Francisco rich kids get into the colleges of their (parents’) choice is exasperating; his younger boyfriend has left him; and the beloved carriage house he rents is being sold. His solace is a Thai takeout joint that delivers 24/7. The last person he expects to hear from is Julie Fiske. It’s been decades since they’ve spoken, and he’s relieved to hear she’s recovered from her brief, misguided first marriage. To him. Julie definitely doesn’t have a problem with marijuana (she’s given it up completely, so it doesn’t matter if she gets stoned almost daily) and the Airbnb she’s running out of her seaside house north of Boston is neither shabby nor illegal. And she has two whole months to come up with the money to buy said house from her second husband before their divorce is finalized. She’d just like David’s help organizing college plans for her seventeen-year-old daughter. That would be Mandy. To quote Barry Manilow, Oh Mandy. While she knows she’s smarter than most of the kids in her school, she can’t figure out why she’s making so many incredibly dumb and increasingly dangerous choices? When David flies east, they find themselves living under the same roof (one David needs to repair). David and Julie pick up exactly where they left off thirty years ago—they’re still best friends who can finish each other’s sentences. But there’s one broken bit between them that no amount of home renovations will fix. In prose filled with hilarious and heartbreakingly accurate one-liners, Stephen McCauley has written a novel that examines how we define home, family, and love. Be prepared to laugh, shed a few tears, and have thoughts of your own ex-life triggered. (Throw pillows optional.)
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250122422
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
Book Description
National Bestseller Best Book of the Year: NPR, Shelf Awareness “I didn't know how much I needed a laugh until I began reading Stephen McCauley's new novel, My Ex-Life. This is the kind of witty, sparkling, sharp novel for which the verb ‘chortle’ was invented.” —Maureen Corrigan, Fresh Air “McCauley fits neatly alongside Tom Perrotta and Maria Semple in the category of ‘Novelists You’d Most Like to Drive Across the Country With.’” —The New York Times Book Review David Hedges’s life is coming apart at the seams. His job helping San Francisco rich kids get into the colleges of their (parents’) choice is exasperating; his younger boyfriend has left him; and the beloved carriage house he rents is being sold. His solace is a Thai takeout joint that delivers 24/7. The last person he expects to hear from is Julie Fiske. It’s been decades since they’ve spoken, and he’s relieved to hear she’s recovered from her brief, misguided first marriage. To him. Julie definitely doesn’t have a problem with marijuana (she’s given it up completely, so it doesn’t matter if she gets stoned almost daily) and the Airbnb she’s running out of her seaside house north of Boston is neither shabby nor illegal. And she has two whole months to come up with the money to buy said house from her second husband before their divorce is finalized. She’d just like David’s help organizing college plans for her seventeen-year-old daughter. That would be Mandy. To quote Barry Manilow, Oh Mandy. While she knows she’s smarter than most of the kids in her school, she can’t figure out why she’s making so many incredibly dumb and increasingly dangerous choices? When David flies east, they find themselves living under the same roof (one David needs to repair). David and Julie pick up exactly where they left off thirty years ago—they’re still best friends who can finish each other’s sentences. But there’s one broken bit between them that no amount of home renovations will fix. In prose filled with hilarious and heartbreakingly accurate one-liners, Stephen McCauley has written a novel that examines how we define home, family, and love. Be prepared to laugh, shed a few tears, and have thoughts of your own ex-life triggered. (Throw pillows optional.)