This author delves into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the intricate relationships and internal struggles of her characters. Her style is characterized by emotional depth and poetic language that draws readers into the heart of the narrative. Her stories are often set against the backdrop of sun-drenched California, weaving together themes of love, loss, and the search for self. Her works invite contemplation on the essence of human existence and the beauty found in everyday life.
The plot centers on a misanthropic ex-actress, Julia Mann, who discovers a dead body in her swimming pool, leading to her being a prime murder suspect. Teaming up with her Gen Z sobriety sponsor, Natasha Mason, they embark on a chaotic investigation across Los Angeles, navigating through Hollywood, burlesque shows, and country clubs. Their contrasting personalities and shared sarcasm fuel their unlikely partnership, as they face past secrets and eccentric clues while racing against time to clear Julia's name and stay sober.
An antisocial scientist is unexpectedly pulled back into the spotlight by a life-changing phone call, disrupting her attempt to escape public life. The narrative blends humor with insightful commentary, exploring themes of personal growth and the challenges of facing one's past. As she navigates this unwelcome return, the protagonist confronts her fears and the complexities of social interactions, leading to both comedic and poignant moments.
“Abbi Waxman is both irreverent and thoughtful.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin A young woman arrives in Los Angeles determined to start over and discovers she doesn’t need to leave everything behind after all, from Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill When Laura Costello moves to Los Angeles, trying to escape an overprotective family and the haunting memories of a terrible accident, she doesn’t expect to be homeless after a week. (She’s pretty sure she didn’t start that fire — right?) She also doesn't expect to find herself adopted by a rogue bookseller, installed in a lovely but completely illegal boardinghouse, or challenged to save a losing trivia team from ignominy…but that’s what happens. Add a regretful landlady, a gorgeous housemate and an ex-boyfriend determined to put himself back in the running and you’ll see why Laura isn’t really sure she’s cut out for this adulting thing. Luckily for her, her new friends Nina, Polly and Impossibly Handsome Bob aren't sure either, but maybe if they put their heads (and hearts) together they’ll be able to make it work.
Jessica and her daughter Emily are touring colleges. For Jessica, this is going to be the chance to reconnect with the daughter she seems to have lost. But for Emily, it's a preview of freedom, and the chance to explore a new and exciting future. Yet before any of this can happen, their perfectly planned trip is derailed into a series of off-roading misadventures: mother-daughter skiving, skipped mandatory meetings, and a scuffle with the FBI ... With seatbelts fastened, physical and emotional baggage safely stowed away, this mother-daughter duo might be ready to hit the road, but are they ready to reconnect to the person sitting next to them?
When Nina's quiet, bookish life is upturned by the family she never knew she had, she finds herself on a journey to discover if real life can ever live up to fiction
Praise for Other People's Houses We absolutely adored Abbi Waxman's The Garden
of Small Beginnings. And if it's possible, we're even more in love with her
much-anticipated follow-up, Other People's Houses. April's book club pick is
set in stone.-Hello Giggles Praise for The Garden of Small Beginnings As seen
in Elle.com, The Washington Post, Woman's World, Flavorwire, HelloGiggles,
Bustle, Brit & Co, and more! Filled with characters you'll love and wish you
lived next door to in real life.-Bustle Brilliant...Quirky yet very real
characters sparkle on every page.-Karen White, New York Times bestselling
author A quirky, funny, and deeply thoughtful bookl.-HelloGiggles A summer
beach read with meat.-The Washington Post This is my favorite kind of book-
hilarious, sad, joyful. Beautifully written. Fun. I dare you not to enjoy
it.-Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me A beautiful book full
of humor, heart, and deep insight...Abbi Waxman's quick wit and heart shine
brightly throughout this debut novel. I just loved it!-Molly Shannon, actress
Funny and poignant. Guaranteed to make you laugh and cry. May make you want to
play in dirt and grow a new life of your own.-Wendy Wax, USA Today bestselling
author of One Good Thing Full of wry humor and a cleareyed view of how life
keeps offering good things...This debut begs for an encore from Waxman.-Kirkus
Reviews (starred review) Waxman takes readers from tears to laughter in this
depiction of one woman's attempt to hold it all together for everyone else
only to learn it's OK to put herself first.-Booklist [Waxman's] narrative and
dialog are drenched with spring showers of witty and irreverent humor.-Library
Journal (starred review)
Life is about to blossom for Lili . . . A brilliantly funny and emotional
novel about love, life and friendship, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy
Diamond.
