The Vacationers

Set against the stunning backdrop of Mallorca, this novel follows the Posts as they embark on a two-week celebration of family milestones, including Franny and Jim's thirty-fifth wedding anniversary and their daughter Sylvia's high school graduation. However, the anticipated escape from their Manhattan tensions quickly unfolds into a revealing exploration of secrets, rivalries, and emotional struggles. With a blend of humor and depth, Emma Straub captures the complexities of familial bonds as the characters confront both their strengths and vulnerabilities, ultimately emerging transformed yet united.