Dream State: Oprah's Book Club

In "Dream State," a 2025 Oprah’s Book Club pick and New York Times bestseller, Cece arrives early at her future in-laws' lake house in Montana to plan her wedding to Charlie, a promising young doctor. As Charlie's college friend Garrett, an unexpected choice for officiating, reconnects with his own past, Cece finds herself questioning her future amid the turmoil of a looming wedding and a contagious flu outbreak. Spanning fifty years, this poignant novel delves into the complexities of family, friendship, and the weight of inherited mistakes, all set against the backdrop of a changing American West. With a blend of humor and heart, Puchner captures the fleeting nature of dreams and relationships.