Wayward

In "Wayward," a New York Times Notable Book, the story follows Samantha Raymond, who faces a midlife crisis as her family dynamics shift with her mother’s illness and her daughter's growing distance. At fifty-two, she impulsively buys a dilapidated house in Syracuse, escaping her suburban life to explore her roles as wife, mother, and daughter amidst a crumbling nation. Dana Spiotta's novel intricately examines themes of aging, womanhood, and societal decay, blending humor with poignant insights about the complexities of contemporary female experience.