The latter, such an engaging read, I had to come back for a second serving.Īnnie’s journey starts on a bit of a whimsical note. From Eight Hundred Grapes to Hello, Sunshine, followed-up with the creme de la creme, The First Husband.

Last year, an organic introduction to Dave’s writing induced a full-fledged binge. The dynamic storytelling, relatable bouts of self-reflection, and endearing characters made succumbing to Laura Dave’s words an effortless undertaking. You don’t know it until it is happening.Īn intrinsically witty tale of love, marriage and self-discovery that reiterates the best things in life can often be found in the unexpected.įor this reader, The First Husband presented itself as one of those rarities-an assuming novel that managed to capture my heart and leave a lasting mark. What you have been waiting your whole life for.

Her third novel is packed with humor, empathy, and psychological insight about the power of love and home. Within three months, Griffin is Annie's husband and Annie finds herself trying to restart her life in rural Massachusetts.Ī wry observer of modern love, Laura Dave 'steers clear of easy answers to explore the romantic choices we make' ('USA Today'). Reeling, Annie stumbles into her neighborhood bar and finds Griffin-a grounded, charming chef who seems to be everything Annie didn't know she was looking for. But when Nick comes home from a meeting with his therapist (aka 'futures counselor') and announces that he's taking a break from their relationship so he can pursue a woman from his past, the place Annie had come to call home is shattered. She visits the world's most interesting places for her syndicated travel column and she's happily cohabiting with her movie director boyfriend Nick in Los Angeles. A savvy, page-turning novel about a woman torn between her husband and the man she thought she'd marry.Īnnie Adams is days away from her thirty-second birthday and thinks she has finally found some happiness.

The first husband by laura dave