All Adults Here

A novel about how we try and fail at every age and yet somehow survive. It is brimming with kindness, forgiveness, humour and love and yet (magically) is also a page turner that held me captive until it was finished. This is Emma Straub’s absolute best and the world will love it – Ann PatchettLiterary sunshine * New York Times *A wonderful read – Elizabeth StroutSmartly observant, wryly witty, big-hearted … Fans of Ann Patchett, Anne Tyler and Lily King should seek [Straub] out * The Sunday Times *This beautifully written book delves deeply, perceptively and humorously into the contemporary human condition * Daily Mail *A warm and witty story about a family learning to accept the mistakes of the past and feeling their way towards a new, more truthful way of being together. Emma Straub has such a wonderful talent for depicting small-town existence, as well as the challenges and frustrations of family life, that I was utterly immersed in the world of the Stricks. It’s one of those books that leaves you feeling as if you’ve visited a new place and met new friends. All Adults Here is a joy to read – Sarah Haywood, author of The CactusIf you can imagine a glorious mash-up of Elizabeth Strout and Gilmore Girls, All Adults Here is is * Red *If you’re a fan of Anne Tyler’s writing, you’ll love this captivating well-observed family drama * Good Housekeeping *A novel full of poignant insights into family * Woman & Home *In All Adults Here, Straub cements her status as a master of the domestic ensemble drama. While readers will relate to the comfortable familiarity of Straub’s work, it has also taken on an unexpected air of escapism * Time Magazine *

Emma Straub is the New York Times bestselling author of four novels, The Vacationers, Modern Lovers, Laura Lamont’s Life in Pictures, All Adults Here and the short story collection Other People We Married. Her books have been published in twenty countries. She and her husband own Books Are Magic, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.