Isola
Reese's Book Club: A Novel
What's it about
Ever wondered what happens when an idyllic island paradise becomes the center of a high-stakes Hollywood scandal? Get ready to uncover the secrets of Isola, where a movie shoot turns into a real-life drama of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance under the scorching sun. You'll follow two captivating women: Nina, a fiercely ambitious producer, and her estranged, famous mother, who is also the film's star. As a Category 4 hurricane barrels toward the island, you’ll discover how their tangled past collides with the chaotic present, forcing them to confront their deepest secrets and decide what truly matters.
Meet the author
Allegra Goodman is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels, including Kaaterskill Falls, have been finalists for the National Book Award and the Man Booker Prize. A Harvard-educated writer with a PhD in English literature, she masterfully blends intellectual depth with compelling human stories. Goodman's keen observations of family, ambition, and community are informed by her own life as a mother and a scholar, allowing her to create the richly textured and thought-provoking world found within Isola.
What's it about
Ever wondered what happens when an idyllic island paradise becomes the center of a high-stakes Hollywood scandal? Get ready to uncover the secrets of Isola, where a movie shoot turns into a real-life drama of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance under the scorching sun. You'll follow two captivating women: Nina, a fiercely ambitious producer, and her estranged, famous mother, who is also the film's star. As a Category 4 hurricane barrels toward the island, you’ll discover how their tangled past collides with the chaotic present, forcing them to confront their deepest secrets and decide what truly matters.
Meet the author
Allegra Goodman is a New York Times bestselling author whose novels, including Kaaterskill Falls, have been finalists for the National Book Award and the Man Booker Prize. A Harvard-educated writer with a PhD in English literature, she masterfully blends intellectual depth with compelling human stories. Goodman's keen observations of family, ambition, and community are informed by her own life as a mother and a scholar, allowing her to create the richly textured and thought-provoking world found within Isola.
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