Adult Assembly Required

In Abbi Waxman's engaging novel, a young woman named Laura Costello moves to Los Angeles seeking a fresh start, only to find herself unexpectedly homeless within a week. As she navigates her new reality, she's taken in by a quirky bookseller and finds herself living in an illegal boarding house, while also taking on the challenge of reviving a failing trivia team. Surrounded by a cast of endearing misfits, including a regretful landlady and a handsome housemate, Laura grapples with the complexities of adult life, all while confronting the shadows of her past. With humor and heart, the story captures the ups and downs of forging connections in an unfamiliar city.