by Meg Wolitzer
First published 1994
Meredith, Lisa, and Ann have been inseparable since fifth grade. Now nearing thirty, their monthly hot and sour soup meetups are the glue holding their lives together. But as careers, relationships, and medical crises complicate their bond, the women must decide if their friendship can survive the unpredictable demands of adulthood. A poignant, humorous exploration of the ties that define us.
Genres: literary-fiction, friendship, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: New York (N.Y.)
213 pages · Hardcover · Crown