The Last Book Party

In The Last Book Party, set against the vibrant backdrop of New York's publishing scene and the beaches of Cape Cod in the late 1980s, 25-year-old Eve Rosen navigates the challenges of ambition and romance as she strives to carve out her identity. After being invited to an exclusive gathering at the home of a renowned writer, Eve's summer unfolds with new job opportunities and complicated relationships, leading her to confront the stark realities of the literary world she idolizes. With lyrical prose and a focus on the transformative nature of literature, Karen Dukess delivers a poignant coming-of-age story about finding one's voice amidst youthful aspirations and disillusionments.