Description

In this late coming-of-age story, 31-year-old writer Casey Peabody navigates the tumultuous landscape of her early thirties, grappling with grief, financial instability, and the complexities of love. Torn between two compelling men and facing the relentless rejections of the publishing world, Casey finds solace and struggle in the act of writing itself. This novel masterfully explores the intertwined nature of art and life, delving into the messy, often heartbreaking, process of finding one's voice and carving out a meaningful existence. It's a poignant and fast-paced read for anyone who has ever wrestled with creative ambition, complicated relationships, or the profound act of channeling personal experience into art.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Pan Macmillan

Published Jan 1, 2025

336 pages

ISBN: 9781035090785

available
hardcover edition cover

hardcover

Grove Press

Published Jan 1, 2020

320 pages

ISBN: 9780802148537

available

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Community Reviews(1)

@suzanne_xJun 5, 2026

Kept thinking of You’ve Got Mail: it’s romance, the 90’s and books

Details

First Published

2020

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Writers & Lovers by Lily King.

Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm
Sexual Content
Substance Use