Lights out in Lincolnwood

In this mordantly funny novel reminiscent of Tom Perotta and Emma Straub, the Altman family of Lincolnwood, New Jersey, faces a jarring global calamity that disrupts their mundane routines. As lawyer-turned-screenwriter Dan, perfectionist daughter Chloe, rebellious son Max, and vodka-sipping mom Jen navigate the sudden collapse of modern technology, they confront water shortages, tense neighbors, and unexpected chaos. Over four transformative days, this privileged family struggles to understand their new reality and survive their own dysfunction amid the upheaval.