Clutch

“White Lotus with more sincerity and heart.” —Los Angeles Times “This story casts a smart, sociological eye on ambitious American women’s experiences while also being a compulsive page-turner.” A close-knit group of women navigate mid-life’s biggest challenges—marriage, career, addiction—in this “sharp, funny, utterly engrossing” novel (Lynn Steger Strong) Named a Best Book by The New York Times Book Review, People, Los Angeles Times, Alta Journal, Bustle, and more Five friends. Twenty years of history. One unforgettable reunion. As undergrads, Gregg, Reba, Hillary, Bella, and Carson formed the kind of rare bond that college brochures promise—friendship that lasts a lifetime. Two decades later, the women are spread across the country but remain firmly tethered through their ever-unfurling group chat. They’ve made it through COVID and childbirth and midcareer challenges, but no one can anticipate what’s coming down the pike. The five women converge on Palm Springs for a long overdue reunion: Gregg, who has forged a path as a progressive Texas legislator, is facing a huge decision about her political future.