To Paradise

In "To Paradise," the #1 New York Times bestseller by Hanya Yanagihara, readers explore three distinct versions of the American experiment across three centuries, each revealing deep emotional truths about love, family, and the quest for utopia. The novel intricately weaves together stories set in an alternate 1893, an AIDS-stricken 1993 Manhattan, and a dystopian 2093, showcasing themes of desire, loss, and the complexities of human connection. Through its rich narrative, Yanagihara examines the ache of protecting loved ones and the painful realities when such protection falters. This emotionally resonant work invites contemplation on what it truly means to find a place in an earthly paradise.