Maggie

Maggie is a witty and tender debut novel that explores themes of heartbreak, illness, and self-discovery during a tumultuous pause between divorce and reconciliation. When a woman’s husband reveals an affair, her response to the chaos—including a cancer diagnosis—leads her to personify her tumor as Maggie and create a humorous, heartfelt manual about love and healing. Praised for its cleverness and emotional depth, the book has garnered numerous awards and recognition as a standout literary debut of 2025.