The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits - Large Print by Jennifer Weiner (Paperback)

About the Book

"Cassie and Zoe Griffin were born just a year apart, but the sisters could not have been more different. Zoe, beautiful and charming, grew up with a burning desire for fame, making up for a lack of natural talent with hard work and determination. Cassie, though, had a gift. She was uncomfortable in her plus-sized body and preferred to be in the shadows. ... On the threshold of adulthood, the sisters are discovered by a record label and become The Griffin Sisters, a band that quickly skyrockets to fame, reaching the heights of pop stardom: MTV, VH1, the Billboard charts, and every marker of a dream come true. Cassie's musical gifts make her the voice of a generation and while the spotlight tests her spirit, it also opens her heart to possibilities for connection she has never considered. Zoe gets everything she thought she wanted: international fame and the paparazzi, the couture--and the man--that go with it. But twenty years later, everything has changed"--]cProvided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, a deeply moving novel set against the glitz and chaos of early 2000s pop stardom. Equal parts heartfelt family saga and behind-the-scenes look at fame, this is a story about sisters, secrets, and the power of second chances.

Cassie and Zoe Grossberg were thrust into the spotlight as The Griffin Sisters, a pop duo that defined the early 2000s. Together, they skyrocketed to the top, gracing MTV, SNL, and the cover of Rolling Stone. Cassie, a musical genius who never felt at ease in her own skin, preferred to stay in the shadows. Zoe, full of confidence and craving fame, lived for the stage. But fame has a price, and after one turbulent year, the band abruptly broke up.

Two decades later, Zoe is a suburban mom warning her teenage daughter Cherry to avoid the spotlight, while Cassie has disappeared from public life entirely. The sisters couldn't be further apart, and Cherry is desperate to bring them back together--and unearth the truth behind their breathtaking rise and infamous breakup. As long-buried secrets surface, all three women must confront their choices, their desires, and their complicated bonds.

With richly developed characters, a nostalgic nod to the pop culture of the 2000s, and a resonant tale of ambition, forgiveness, and family, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits will captivate readers from the first note to the final encore. Whether you've followed Jennifer Weiner for years or are discovering her for the first time, this book is a must-read for music lovers, fans of sisterly dramas, and anyone looking for an unforgettable story of second chances.

Review Quotes

"A shimmering story about music, motherhood, sisterhood and the dreams we chase." -- Woman's World

"Weiner is at her best when she's writing about sisters, and her latest (after The Breakaway, 2023) features a memorable pair. A story about the ways those closest to us can hurt us the most deeply, the destructive power of guilt, and the rough road to forgiveness. This is an irresistible, multigenerational tale from a master of her craft. A compelling family drama [that] fans will gobble up." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Former journalist-turned-blockbuster novelist Jennifer Weiner is deft at making readers fall in love with her emotional characters." -- Philadelphia Inquirer

"Irresistible. [Weiner] breathes new life into the love triangle trope and offers a nuanced view of sisterhood's complexities. [Her] fans will be delighted." -- Publishers Weekly

"Weiner excels at capturing the complex relationships among sisters, mothers, and daughters, and the novel's nonlinear structure and multiple viewpoints add both nuance and interest. An excellent addition to the current crop of Y2K pop culture-themed novels; this will satisfy Weiner's many fans." -- Library Journal

"Weiner deftly explores the pop landscape of the early 2000s. Zoe and Cassie are both realistic and flawed characters, each with their own challenges. There's a compelling and dramatic love triangle here, too, but the true love story is between two sisters and their music. A heartfelt look at sisterhood, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to follow your dreams." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The Breakaway is sexy and suspenseful and so much fun, even as it asks us to imagine lives unconstrained by convention or the Supreme Court. It's the lobster roll you get with mayo and melted butter--because why choose? To quote Mary Oliver grossly out of context, 'Let the soft animal of your body love what it loves, ' whether it's noodles or romance or even the uncertainty that comes with getting to decide who we want to be." -- New York Times

"[F]eel-good family drama...A strong showing by Weiner." -- Association of Jewish Libraries

"Weiner is the undisputed queen of the fun yet thoughtful poolside read" -- Vogue

"A fun, smart, and a powerful reminder to follow your own path." -- The Skimm on The Breakaway

"This is a winning combination of a light read with serious emotional depth, the very mix Weiner's many fans have come to expect from her. Weiner's annual summer release is a welcome (and highly anticipated) treat for readers of relatable relationship fiction." -- Booklist, starred review, on The Breakaway

"Sexy and satisfying. . . Observant, self-aware, and very funny, Big Summer will delight Jennifer Weiner's many fans and could be just the absorbing take-me-away read so many of us need right now." -- USA Today, on Big Summer

"It's the beach read to end all beach reads." -- Entertainment Weekly, on Big Summer

"It's deliciously fun: frothy entertainment with surprising depth. Big Summer is big fun, and then some. It's empowering and surprising--a reminder to put down the phone and enjoy each moment for what it is, rather than what it could look like on Instagram." -- The Washington Post, on Big Summer