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Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan

I loved this book so deeply that it’s hard for me to articulate all the reasons why. Anna is a fierce and relatable protagonist with many responsibilities in the absence of her father—a man she adored and whose disappearance still haunts her. The beautifully written story expands with cleverly interwoven storylines involving the Brooklyn Naval Yard, the organized crime scene in New York City, and even the Merchant Marine. Egan’s first historical novel is an absolute triumph filled with vibrant details and flawed, compelling characters.

Kelly, R. J. Julia Booksellers, Madison