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Best Abbi Waxman Books

December 2024

The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

Nina Hill’s life revolves around books, her cat, and a meticulously organized planner. Introverted and content, she works at a quirky bookstore and leads a trivia team. But when her estranged father dies, leaving her with a sprawling family she never knew existed, Nina’s carefully curated world is thrown into chaos. Suddenly, she’s navigating new relationships, unexpected feelings for a trivia rival, and the realization that stepping out of her comfort zone might just lead to the greatest adventure of all. A charming tale of self-discovery, family, and the power of embracing the unexpected.

Other People’s Houses

Abbi Waxman’s “Other People’s Houses” is a delightfully witty peek into the lives of four families in a close-knit Los Angeles neighborhood. As the neighborhood carpool driver, Frances Bloom thinks she knows everything about her neighbors, until she accidentally walks in on Anne Porter in a compromising position. Suddenly, the facade of suburban perfection crumbles, revealing the messy, complicated lives behind closed doors. With humor and heart, Waxman explores marriage, friendship, and the secrets we keep, reminding us that sometimes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the picket fence.

The Garden of Small Beginnings

Lilian Girvan’s life took an unexpected turn when her husband died in a car accident. Now, three years later, she’s a single mom juggling work, two daughters, and a sister who’s determined to drag her back into the land of the living. When her boss assigns her to illustrate a vegetable encyclopedia, Lilian finds herself enrolled in a gardening class. Surrounded by quirky characters and budding plants, she discovers that new beginnings can sprout in the most unlikely places. With humor, heart, and a touch of dirt under her fingernails, Lilian learns that sometimes, the smallest seeds can grow into the most beautiful gardens.