A Novel Obsession A Novel
A Novel Obsession A Novel by Caitlin Barasch is a 336-page work published by Penguin on March 15, 2022. This debut novel follows 24-year-old New Yorker Naomi Ackerman, a bookseller struggling to find inspiration for her own writing. When she meets Caleb, a seemingly perfect match, her world is turned upside down by the unexpected presence of his ex-girlfriend, Rosemary, who also resides in New York and works in the literary field. Naomi’s fascination with Rosemary leads her down a path of obsession, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the complexities of relationships through a humorous lens. As Naomi’s curiosity about Rosemary deepens, her initial Instagram stalking evolves into a deceptive friendship that fuels her writing ambitions. The story delves into the psychological aspects of obsession and the lengths one might go to in pursuit of a compelling narrative. This edition presents a contemporary take on the intricacies of modern relationships and the challenges of self-discovery within the literary world.
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A Good Morning America Buzz Pick, and a BuzzFeed and New York Post “Best Book of 2022”
“If you’ve ever felt tempted to ‘keep tabs on’ a partner’s ex on Instagram and then found yourself down a rabbit hole of their vacation posts from three years ago, this debut novel—which follows a 24-year-old New Yorker named Naomi who becomes obsessed with her boyfriend’s former girlfriend—is for you.”—Vogue, “Best New Beach Reads”
Twenty-four-year-old New York bookseller Naomi Ackerman is desperate to write a novel, but struggles to find a story to tell. When, after countless disastrous dates, she meets Caleb—a perfectly nice guy with a Welsh accent and a unique patience for all her quirks—she thinks she’s finally stumbled onto a time-honored subject: love. Then Caleb’s ex-girlfriend, Rosemary, enters the scene.
Upon learning that Rosemary is not safely tucked away in Caleb’s homeland overseas, but in fact lives in New York and also works in the literary world, Naomi is threatened and intrigued in equal measure. If they both fell for the same man, what else might they have in common? The more Naomi learns about Rosemary, the more her curiosity consumes her. Before she knows it, her casual Instagram stalking morphs into a friendship under false pretenses—and becomes the subject of her nascent novel.
As her lies and half-truths spiral out of control, and fact and fiction become increasingly difficult to untangle, Naomi must decide what—and who—she’s willing to sacrifice to write the perfect ending.
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