Brunch and Other Obligations - by Suzanne Nugent (Paperback)

About the Book

A heartwrenching and witty up-lit novel about three mismatched frenemies forced to endure monthly Sunday brunch together while they mourn the death of their mutual best friend.

Book Synopsis

"Poignant, funny, and smart, Brunch and Other Obligations is a must-have for contemporary women's fiction shelves. Readers will want to watch for what Nugent does next."

--Booklist

"A thoroughly upbeat and fully entertaining novel from cover to cover."

--Midwest Book Review

"Brunch and Other Obligations is women's fiction at its finest! A
tender, witty, heartfelt novel that had me laughing out loud in one
chapter and reaching for tissues in the next. With humor, heart, and
hope, Nugent reminds us that, once in a lifetime, if we're very, very
lucky, we just might find a friend who knows us better than we know
ourselves."

--Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times best-selling author of The Life List

The only thing reclusive bookworm Nora, high-powered attorney Christina,
and supermom-in-training Leanne ever had in common was their best
friend, Molly. When Molly dies, she leaves mysterious gifts and cryptic
notes for each of her grieving best friends, along with one final
request: that these three mismatched frenemies have brunch together
every month for a year.

Filled with heartwrenching scenes and witty prose, Brunch and Other Obligations
explores the intricate dynamics of girlhood acquaintances who are
forced to reconnect as women. This upbeat novel reminds readers that
there's hope for getting through the hard times in life--with a lot of
patience, humor, and a standing brunch date.

Review Quotes

2020 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women's Fiction

"Poignant, funny, and smart, Brunch and Other Obligations is a must-have for contemporary women's fiction shelves. Readers will want to watch for what Nugent does next."
--Booklist

"Brunch and Other Obligations
is women's fiction at its finest! A tender, witty, heartfelt novel that
had me laughing out loud in one chapter and reaching for tissues in the
next. With humor, heart, and hope, Nugent reminds us that, once in a
lifetime, if we're very, very lucky, we just might find a friend who
knows us better than we know ourselves."
--Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times best-selling author of The Life List

"A delightful debut that captures the beauty and complexity of relationships."
--Amy Blumenfeld, author of The Cast

"Brunch and Other Obligations
is an engaging, often sweet, and absolutely laugh-out-loud story of how
relationships can evolve even among individuals who would like to
believe they are vastly different--and lifelong frenemies. Suzanne
Nugent's writing is sharp and masterful, with spot-on dialogue and
scenes that jump to life on the page."
--Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, author of Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

"... an inspiring and fun read for the beach."
--Travel + Leisure

".
. . a bright and witty debut novel--and what readers will hope is
[Nugent's] first of many. . . . For dog-lovers and dog-haters,
Francophiles, caregivers, wives, mothers, girlfriends and introverts, Brunch and Other Obligations will be a good read."
--BookTrib

"A thoroughly upbeat and fully entertaining novel from cover to cover."
--Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Suzanne Nugent is a writer committed to exploring women's lives and relationships through poignant comedy (or funny drama, depending on your level of optimism). She was shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting and has received accolades from the Denver Film Festival and the San Francisco Writers Conference. She holds a dual degree in journalism and film from UMass Amherst and studied screenwriting at UCLA. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. Brunch and Other Obligations is her first novel.