{"product_id":"palm-beach-a-novel-isbn-9780063011380","title":"Palm Beach: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Difficult to put down. . . . The novel is itself like a sandy beach, equal parts beautiful and uncomfortable. . . . Lines blur and expectations aren’t met, keeping readers on their toes. . . . makes for a surprisingly fast-paced \u003cem\u003ePalm Beach\u003c\/em\u003e.” —\u003cem\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thought-provoking page-turner from the author of \u003cem\u003eWhen You Read This\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePrivilege\u003c\/em\u003e that captures the painful divide between the haves and have-nots and the seductive lure of the American dream. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiving in a tiny Queens apartment, Rebecca and her husband Mickey typify struggling, 30-something New Yorkers—he’s an actor, and she’s a freelance journalist. But after the arrival of their baby son, the couple decides to pack up and head for sunny, comfortable Palm Beach, where Mickey’s been offered a sweet deal managing the household of a multimillionaire Democratic donor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce there, he quickly doubles his salary by going to work for a billionaire: venture capitalist Cecil Stone. Rebecca, a writer whose beat is economic inequality, is initially horrified: she pillories men like Stone, a ruthless businessman famous for crushing local newspapers. So no one is more surprised than her when she accepts a job working for Cecil’s wife as a ghostwriter, thinking of the excellent pay and the rare, inside look at this famous \u003cem\u003eForbes\u003c\/em\u003e-list family. What she doesn’t expect is that she’ll grow close to the Stones, or become a regular at their high-powered dinners. And when a medical crisis hits, it’s the Stones who come to their rescue, using their power, influence, and wealth to avert catastrophe. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she and Mickey are both pulled deeper into this topsy-turvy household, they become increasingly dependent on their problematic benefactors. Then when she discovers a shocking secret about the Stones, Rebecca will have to decide: how many compromises can one couple make?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I love a good college campus scandal and Adkins delivered in her latest novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday.com, \"7 Of the Best Beach Reads of the Summer,\" on Privilege\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e “This thoughtful and engrossing novel will likely encourage genuine, heartfelt dialog among readers. Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on Privilege\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping novel. . .  . Adkins allows readers to take in all sides and perspectives, provoking much thought, and explores the university's failure to protect students from privilege of many forms.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist on Privilege\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of \u003cem\u003eWhere'd You Go, Bernadette\u003c\/em\u003e will love this. . . a bittersweet, often funny novel about hope, memory, and loose ends.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReal Simple, The Best Books of 2019, on When You Read This\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a risk to write a hilarious novel about grief and regret. It’s a bigger risk to tell the story solely through virtual communication. Mary Adkins succeeds on both fronts in this epistolary novel . . . . A story of flawed people who have connected under the worst of circumstances. It’s a quick, worthwhile read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMinneapolis Star Tribune on When You Read This\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A look inside the world of the ultra-rich, PALM BEACH offers up moral complexity, page-turning plotting, and deep insight into motherhood and family. Delicious, addictive, whip-smart and full of heart.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRufi Thorpe, author of The Knockout Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An entertaining read. . . . Adkins offers great fodder for book club discussions; her novel should appeal to readers who enjoyed Cristina Alger’s \u003cem\u003eThe Darlings,\u003c\/em\u003e Julian Fellowes’s \u003cem\u003eSnobs, \u003c\/em\u003eor Sophie McManus’s \u003cem\u003eThe Unfortunates.\u003c\/em\u003e”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A smart page-turner.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePalm Beach Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Delves into the world of Florida’s wealthy excess. . . . it’ll keep readers turning the pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mary Adkins’ PALM BEACH is a rare page-turner that gives you all the fun and decadence of a beach read while exploring the relevant issues around wealth inequity. I opened it up and could not stop reading!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A unique twist on a fish-out-of-water story centered on a couple who relocate to Palm Beach from New York City. . . . Fans of Jojo Moyes and Sally Rooney will appreciate Adkins’ talent in weaving subtle events together to create complex characters whose persuasions evolve throughout.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003ePalm Beach\u003c\/em\u003e centers on a 30-something married couple who pull up stakes and relocate with their newborn son to South Florida, where they become increasingly, uncomfortably close to a billionaire VC and his wife.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle, “20 Books to Read if You Love Sally Rooney”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Poses serious questions relatable to many readers in addition to being an entertaining, quick read. . . . Adkins’ latest has plenty of substance. . . .\u003cem\u003e Palm Beach\u003c\/em\u003e would certainly generate lively discussion among book club members and may have you questioning what you would do in a similar situation.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookTrib\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889782747365,"sku":"NP9780063011380","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063011380.jpg?v=1730231888","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/palm-beach-a-novel-isbn-9780063011380","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}