Reviews
"I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub's writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It's a beyond the beach read. It's Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "Sharply observed and funny, Straub's domestic-drama-goes-abroad is a delightful study of the complexities of family and love, and the many distractions from both." - Booklist (starred review) "A novel that is both a lot of fun to read and has plenty of insight into the marital bond and the human condition." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly "Straub's characters are suffused with humor and humanity, their relationships every bit as fragile and flawedbut also resilientas we know to be true of real life…This novel is an utter delight and the perfect read for a sunny afternoon. It rings with truth and shines with the confidence of a writer hitting her stride." - BookRiot, "[F]unny, poignant and beautifully observed" Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You , via Twitter "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub''s writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It''s a beyond the beach read. It''s Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "Did Emma Straub just get a little John Cheever-esque with her latest novel? Take the WASPy family on vacation, with all their little underlying issues coming to the surface, combined with Straub's witty and colorful writing, and The Vacationers is the type of book just about anybody can read and enjoy. We guarantee this will be on every single list of summer beach reads come next month. Just you watch." - Flavorwire "Funny and tender…the perfect lighthearted beach read." - Pop Sugar "In The Vacationers, Emma Straub, a master observer of human emotion, once again dazzles her readers with this richly imagined travelogue, a fun, witty story about family relationships - their evolution and strength. With its lush, scenic setting and its exciting cast of characters, The Vacationers is certain to be your newest beach accessory." - Bustle "Few writers can infuse a sentence with as much wit as Straub can…a near-perfect high-brow summer novel." - Grantland "Emma Straub''s second novel is funny and yet also surprisingly substantial." - Christian Science Monitor "Sharply observed and funny, Straub's domestic-drama-goes-abroad is a delightful study of the complexities of family and love, and the many distractions from both." - Booklist (starred review) "A novel that is both a lot of fun to read and has plenty of insight into the marital bond and the human condition." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly "Straub's characters are suffused with humor and humanity, their relationships every bit as fragile and flawedbut also resilientas we know to be true of real life…This novel is an utter delight and the perfect read for a sunny afternoon. It rings with truth and shines with the confidence of a writer hitting her stride." - BookRiot "Straub has created long lost friends through whom she explores the ways in which love cuts us and prompts us to grow throughout our lives." - Bloggers Recommend, "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub's writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It's a beyond the beach read. It's Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly, "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub's writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It's a beyond the beach read. It's Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife , "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub's writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It's a beyond the beach read. It's Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "Did Emma Straub just get a little John Cheever-esque with her latest novel? Take the WASPy family on vacation, with all their little underlying issues coming to the surface, combined with Straub's witty and colorful writing, and The Vacationers is the type of book just about anybody can read and enjoy. We guarantee this will be on every single list of summer beach reads come next month. Just you watch." - Flavorwire "Funny and tender…the perfect lighthearted beach read." - Pop Sugar "In The Vacationers, Emma Straub, a master observer of human emotion, once again dazzles her readers with this richly imagined travelogue, a fun, witty story about family relationships - their evolution and strength. With its lush, scenic setting and its exciting cast of characters, The Vacationers is certain to be your newest beach accessory." - Bustle "Sharply observed and funny, Straub's domestic-drama-goes-abroad is a delightful study of the complexities of family and love, and the many distractions from both." - Booklist (starred review) "A novel that is both a lot of fun to read and has plenty of insight into the marital bond and the human condition." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly "Straub's characters are suffused with humor and humanity, their relationships every bit as fragile and flawedbut also resilientas we know to be true of real life…This novel is an utter delight and the perfect read for a sunny afternoon. It rings with truth and shines with the confidence of a writer hitting her stride." - BookRiot, "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub's writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It's a beyond the beach read. It's Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "A novel that is both a lot of fun to read and has plenty of insight into the marital bond and the human condition." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly "Straub's characters are suffused with humor and humanity, their relationships every bit as fragile and flawedbut also resilientas we know to be true of real life…This novel is an utter delight and the perfect read for a sunny afternoon. It rings with truth and shines with the confidence of a writer hitting her stride." - BookRiot, "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, "[F]unny, poignant and beautifully observed" Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You , via Twitter "I would read anything Emma Straub writes. She's a natural talent and a gorgeous and witty storyteller, who makes each sentence look not only easy, but perfectly real. I came to care so deeply about every single character in this great novel that I found myself unable to go to sleep at night until I was certain they had all landed safely. And they will linger with me, this richly imagined family, long into the future." -Elizabeth Gilbert "Witty, big-hearted, and packed with wisdom, this novel is a breezy read that sneaks in its emotional wallops and leaves you smiling for days." -Maria Semple, author of Where'd You Go, Bernadette "Charming and absorbing, this is a novel that demands to be read in long, satisfying gulps." -Maggie Shipstead, author of Seating Arrangements " The Vacationers is a beautifully told story that walks the tightrope of family angst and connection with hilarity and truth. Get ready for the Post family drama, where the near empty nest collides with the dreams of the new generation. Emma Straub''s writing is deft, clear and wise in ways that will surprise and delight you. It''s a beyond the beach read. It''s Ms. Straub at her dazzling best." -Adriana Trigiani, author of The Shoemaker's Wife "Expertly observed…offers such psychologically astute portrayals of the characters that it is hard not to feel fondly towards even their least appealing quirks. It's a delightful, breezy read in every way but one-it's a vacation that's hard to leave behind." - Elle "Did Emma Straub just get a little John Cheever-esque with her latest novel? Take the WASPy family on vacation, with all their little underlying issues coming to the surface, combined with Straub's witty and colorful writing, and The Vacationers is the type of book just about anybody can read and enjoy. We guarantee this will be on every single list of summer beach reads come next month. Just you watch." - Flavorwire "Funny and tender…the perfect lighthearted beach read." - Pop Sugar "In The Vacationers, Emma Straub, a master observer of human emotion, once again dazzles her readers with this richly imagined travelogue, a fun, witty story about family relationships - their evolution and strength. With its lush, scenic setting and its exciting cast of characters, The Vacationers is certain to be your newest beach accessory." - Bustle "Few writers can infuse a sentence with as much wit as Straub can…a near-perfect high-brow summer novel." - Grantland "Emma Straub''s second novel is funny and yet also surprisingly substantial." - Christian Science Monitor "Sharply observed and funny, Straub's domestic-drama-goes-abroad is a delightful study of the complexities of family and love, and the many distractions from both." - Booklist (starred review) "A novel that is both a lot of fun to read and has plenty of insight into the marital bond and the human condition." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The pacing is quick but satisfying and the characters themselves feel genuinely complex, interesting, and knowledgeable...A pleasant, readable journey." - Publishers Weekly "Straub's characters are suffused with humor and humanity, their relationships every bit as fragile and flawedbut also resilientas we know to be true of real life…This novel is an utter delight and the perfect read for a sunny afternoon. It rings with truth and shines with the confidence of a writer hitting her stride." - BookRiot "Straub has created long lost friends through whom she explores the ways in which love cuts us and prompts us to grow throughout our lives." - Bloggers Recommend