All We Ever Wanted
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A Penguin Book Club Pick
The thrilling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Comes Love raises the daunting question: In the midst of a scandal that threatens a perfect life, how far are you willing to go to protect the ones you love?
Nina Browning married a third-generation Nashvillian, enjoys a newly lavish lifestyle thanks to the sudden success of her husband's tech business and has a son, Finch, who just got accepted to Princeton.
Thomas Talone is a single dad, works multiple jobs and has a daughter, Lyla, who was recently accepted to Nashville's most prestigious private high school on a scholarship.
They couldn't be prouder.
Then scandal strikes, and the worlds of these very different families collide. Lyla passes out at a party, drunk and half-naked. Finch snaps a picture, types out a caption and click--sends it out to a few friends. The photo spreads quickly, and soon heated reactions bubble throughout the already-divided community. Before long, the families find themselves in the midst of an ethical war as their community takes sides, throws blame and implodes. The gray area between right and wrong grows thick, and Nina and Tom are forced to question every assumption they've held about love and family loyalty. Emily Giffin tells a riveting story of characters who face impossible choices--but emerge to live a life truer to themselves than they ever had before.
About this Author
EMILY GIFFIN is the author of eleven internationally bestselling novels: Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Baby Proof, Love the One You're With, Heart of the Matter, Where We Belong, The One & Only, First Comes Love, All We Ever Wanted, The Lies That Bind and Meant to Be. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and three children
Reviews
National Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller
A Goodreads Best Fiction Book of the Year
"A gripping, thought-provoking journey."
--Jodi Picoult
"Page-turning. . . . Timely and thought-provoking, it's Giffin's best yet."
--People
"Stellar. . . . Giffin's plot touches on social class and misogyny while delivering an excellent page-turning story. This satisfying novel will appeal to readers looking for a nuanced, thoughtful take on family and social dynamics."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review
"One of Giffin's most topical, gripping books yet."
--Good Housekeeping
"A page-turning exploration of wealth and privilege."
--Entertainment Weekly
"All We Ever Wanted is a prescient read for our time."
--Toronto Star
"There are losses in All We Ever Wanted, but there are also gains, and not the ones you might expect. Giffin's novel has style and substance--a worthy addition to your summer reading stack."
--The Washington Post
"Emily Giffin at her best."
--Waterloo Region Record
"A compelling portrait of a woman facing the difficult limits of love."
--Kirkus Reviews
"If you're looking for a book about romance, single parenthood, race, gender injustice, lost love or high-class privilege, this novel is for you."
--Associated Press
"Dealing with issues of class, money and race, All We Ever Wanted is the book everyone will be talking about."
--PopSugar
"Giffin is a worldwide best-selling author because she gets under your skin--by creating relatable characters wrestling within believable situations. . . . Giffin crafts an unpredictable page-turner that unfolds in the voices of three superbly distinct characters. . . . Her latest . . . is destined for greatness."
--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Giffin draws the reader in like few storytellers can. . . . Deeply moving."
--BookPage
"Riveting and poignant, Emily Giffin's latest novel paints an impossible dilemma that will make readers ponder hard questions about loyalty and love. I was captivated by every page."
--Harlan Coben
"An immensely thoughtful and emotionally wrenching story. I think it's wonderful."
--Sophie Kinsella
"A timely and absorbing portrait of the complexities of modern life. This is Emily Giffin at her very best."
--Kristin Hannah
"A compelling, fascinating story told through blue-ribbon dialogue and the dual gifts of intelligence and goodness. I loved this novel."
--Elinor Lipman
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