Mrs. Fletcher

By Tom Perrotta,

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New York Times bestseller!
Now a major Sky/HBO TV series

From the bestselling author of The Leftovers and Little Children comes a penetrating and hilarious new novel about sex, love, and identity on the frontlines of America's culture wars.

Eve Fletcher is trying to figure out what comes next. A…

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1 author picked Mrs. Fletcher as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

As a parent on the verge of becoming an empty nester (noooooo!!), I was immediately drawn to Mrs. Fletcher. The titular character is a 46-year-old divorcee who has a sexual awakening—and develops an appetite for online porn—after her son leaves for college. Her son, meanwhile, gets his own education in sex, gender, and consent on campus. It’s an entertaining and surprisingly sweet exploration of sexuality, relationships, and the ways people navigate turning points in life. 

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