How to Sleep at Night

“Funny, charming…you can do no better than to curl up with this sparkling book.” – Washington Post

”?Witty…fast-moving…lively.” – New York Times

“Extraordinary.” – Daily Mail (UK)

“And the prize for the novel that best captures its political moment goes to… How to Sleep at Night, Elizabeth Harris’s powerhouse debut, in which social loyalties are tested in the most scintillating and witheringly funny ways possible.” – Shelf Awareness

Witty and well-paced…a sharp and often funny study of modern America mores.” – The Guardian

“A lively, of-the-moment political and domestic drama.” – Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“I tore through this timely novel of family, marriage, love and politics. By turns insightful, poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, How to Sleep at Night is a delight.” – J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times Bestselling author of Friends and Strangers

“A sharply funny exploration of marriage and ambition, How to Sleep at Night has the feel of whispered secrets exchanged over cocktails with your smartest friend.” – Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street

“Liz Harris’s debut is a witty and poignant story of modern love. It resonates deeply, capturing the delicate balance between our dreams and the realities we face together. I loved it.” – Matt Haig, author of the New York Times bestseller THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY

“This debut sparkles with wit and insight, diving headfirst into the tangled web of marriage, identity, and the politics that threaten to pull us apart. As Ethan and Gabe navigate their conflicting dreams, I found myself laughing and gasping in equal measure. A true testament to the complexities of modern relationships–this book is a must-read for anyone who’s ever wondered how to bridge the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be.” – Dolly Alderton

“Rollicking and compulsively readable, How to Sleep at Night is about what happens when the line between salvaging and sabotaging a life in crisis gets seriously blurry. So relatable you’ll scream.” – Celia Rabess, author of Everything’s Fine

Elizabeth Harris is an award-winning reporter at The New York Times, where she covers books and the publishing industry. “How To Sleep At Night” is her first novel. She lives in New York City with her wife and kids.