By Nightfall

In Michael Cunningham's compelling new novel, mid-forties Manhattan couple Peter and Rebecca Harris appear to lead an enviable life, marked by successful careers in the arts and a spacious loft in SoHo. Their routine is disrupted when Rebecca's troubled younger brother, Mizzy—a charming but directionless twenty-three-year-old—arrives for a visit, prompting Peter to reassess his professional and personal identity. Through this emotional journey, Cunningham explores contemporary themes of beauty, love, and the complexities of modern life, delivering a poignant narrative that resonates with profound insights.