by Nora Ephron
First published 2003
Nora, a middle-aged woman, is struggling to find her place in the world. Lonely and adrift, she begins to conjure up imaginary friends to keep her company. But as these manifestations grow stronger, they start to take on lives of their own, pulling Nora further from reality. Forced to confront her own inner demons, Nora must decide whether to embrace the comfort of her imaginary companions or find the strength to face the world alone. A poignant exploration of loneliness, identity, and the power of the mind.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
144 pages · Paperback · Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Content warnings: mental-illness