TRADE PAPERBACK ORIGINAL FROM AN AUTHOR TO WATCH: The second novel from Abbi Waxman is just as charming and un-put-down-able as her debut, The Garden of Small Beginnings

A CLEVER SETUP: Waxman uses a neighborhood carpool to explore the meaning of family, friendship, and happiness—all with her trademark wit and heart

FRESH AND FUNNY: The author’s background in advertising gives her a distinctive voice that will have readers laughing out loud even as she pulls on their heartstrings

INDIE NEXT AUTHOR: Waxman’s debut novel The Garden of Small Beginnings is beloved by independent booksellers and was chosen as an Indie Next Pick for May 2017

HUGE BUZZ:The Garden of Small Beginnings also received starred reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews and was chosen as a Publishers Lunch Buzz Book

SMART AND FUNNY WOMEN’S FICTION: For readers of Jane Green, Elin Hilderbrand, Lauren Weisberger, and Taylor Jenkins Reid

PERFECT FOR BOOK CLUBS: Includes a readers guide

Abbi Waxman, the author of The Garden of Small Beginnings, is a chocolate-loving, dog-loving woman who lives in Los Angeles and lies down as much as possible. She worked in advertising for many years, which is how she learned to write fiction. She has three daughters, three dogs, three cats, and one very patient husband.

Author Residence: Los Angeles, CA

Praise for Other People’s Houses 
Named A Highly Anticipated Book for 2018 by InStyle online, Elite Daily, and Hello Giggles • One of Popsugar’s “10 Books Your Favorite Celebrities Are Reading This Spring”

“We absolutely adored Abbi Waxman’s The Garden of Small Beginnings. And if it’s possible, we’re even more in love with her much-anticipated follow-up, Other People’s Houses. April’s book club pick is set in stone.”—Hello Giggles

“Meet your new favorite wry writer.”—The Daily Beast

“Hilarious ruminations about child-rearing, shopping, and other parents give [Other People’s Houses] broad appeal that should extend beyond fans of Waxman’s first novel.”—Publishers Weekly

“Once again, Waxman manages to take a far-reaching topic and sprinkle it with spicy dialogue, adorable kids, and characters who feel like best friends…Frances is equal parts warmth and snark as she considers her friends and neighbors through the lens of TMI. Recommend to those who like to turn pages quickly without sacrificing complex characters.”—Booklist

Praise for The Garden of Small Beginnings
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“Filled with characters you’ll love and wish you lived next door to in real life.”—Bustle
 
“Brilliant…Quirky yet very real characters sparkle on every page.”—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author
 
“A quirky, funny, and deeply thoughtful bookl.”—HelloGiggles
 
“A summer beach read with meat.”—Associated Press
 
“This is my favorite kind of book—hilarious, sad, joyful. Beautifully written. Fun. I dare you not to enjoy it.”—Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me
 
“A beautiful book full of humor, heart, and deep insight…Abbi Waxman’s quick wit and heart shine brightly throughout this debut novel. I just loved it!”—Molly Shannon, actress
 
“Funny and poignant. Guaranteed to make you laugh and cry. May make you want to play in dirt and grow a new life of your own.”—Wendy Wax, USA Today bestselling author of One Good Thing
 
“Full of wry humor and a cleareyed view of how life keeps offering good things…This debut begs for an encore from Waxman.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 
 
“[Waxman’s] narrative and dialog are drenched with spring showers of witty and irreverent humor.”—Library Journal (starred review)