Wish You Were Here: A Novel

Jodi Picoult's "The Book of Two Ways" has been a New York Times bestseller and will soon be adapted into a feature film by Netflix. The book follows Diana O’Toole, an ambitious woman whose life plans are disrupted by unexpected events.

Diana had her life mapped out: get married by thirty, finish having kids by thirty-five, and settle in the New York City suburbs while advancing her career in the competitive art auction world. As an associate specialist at Sotheby’s, she is on the brink of a promotion if she can close a deal with a high-profile client. Her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic getaway to the Galápagos Islands, right before her thirtieth birthday.

However, their plans take an unexpected turn when a virus hits the city, forcing Finn to stay behind for work while Diana heads to the Galápagos alone. Her dream vacation turns into a nightmare as her luggage is lost, the hotel is closed due to the pandemic, and the entire island is placed under quarantine. Stranded and isolated, Diana forms an unlikely connection with a local family, leading her to reevaluate her relationships and life choices. The setting of the Galápagos Islands, known for Darwin’s theory of evolution, prompts Diana to reflect on how she might have evolved by the time she returns home.

"The Book of Two Ways" also includes a short story, discussion questions, and an excerpt from Jodi Picoult's upcoming novel, providing readers with additional content to enrich their reading experience.

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