'The literary love child of Jonathan Franzen and Anne Tyler' Observer'A gripping and poignant ode to a messy, loving family in all its glory' Madeline Miller'Should appeal to fans of Maria Semple, Emma Straub and Jennifer Egan' Sunday Times'The perfect, engrossing holiday read' Red

The New York Times bestselling author of The Most Fun We Ever Had (“wonderfully immersive…deliciously absorbing”—NPR) returns with another brilliantly observed family drama in which the enduring, hard-won affection of a long marriage faces imminent derailment from events both past and present.

Same As It Ever Was showcases the consummate style, signature wit, and profound emotional intelligence that made The Most Fun We Ever Had one of the most beloved novels of the past decade. Featu...