Such a fun age

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK PICK "The most provocative page-turner of the year." --Entertainment Weekly "A great way to kick off 2020." --Washington Post "I urge you to read Such a Fun Age." --NPR This striking debut novel offers a page-turning and big-hearted exploration of race and privilege through the lens of a young black babysitter, her well-meaning employer, and a connection that threatens to unravel their lives. Alix Chamberlain, a confident entrepreneur who empowers women, is taken aback when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, faces an accusation of kidnapping while watching Alix's toddler in a high-end supermarket. A security guard questions Emira's intentions, and a crowd gathers, leaving her feeling humiliated. Alix is determined to rectify the situation, but Emira, at twenty-five and struggling with her future, is skeptical of Alix's motives. As Emira navigates her aimless life and impending loss of health insurance, a video of the incident resurfaces, bringing unexpected consequences for both women. With empathy and sharp social commentary, the story delves into the complexities of transactional relationships, the meaning of family, and the challenges of adulthood, marking a powerful debut for contemporary readers.