The Portable Veblen

This humor-filled love story, shortlisted for the 2016 Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction, explores big ideas and quirky characters, including talking squirrels and screaming snails. It follows a young, newly engaged couple navigating family conflicts, romantic dilemmas, and unexpected surprises that threaten their wedding plans. With a blend of wit, warmth, and unique insights into love and modern life, it offers a truly original and entertaining reading experience.