Plays Well with Others: A Novel Authored By Sophie Brickman

Plays Well with Others is a wickedly funny and incisive debut novel by [Author Name], reminiscent of Where’d You Go, Bernadette and Fleishman Is in Trouble. This engaging story follows Annie Lewin, a mother of three young children, as her life unravels amidst the competitive frenzy of NYC parenting. Annie, a former New York Times journalist turned parenting-advice columnist for an internet start-up, is exasperated by the cutthroat race for kindergarten spots. Despite her skepticism, she finds herself caught in the same desperate struggle to secure the best for her son.

Annie’s life becomes even more chaotic with the arrival of her nemesis, Belinda Brenner, a hotshot lawyer whose perfectly curated bento box lunches and flawless Instagram presence infuriate Annie. As her rivalry with Belinda escalates, Annie's increasingly unhinged behavior boosts the popularity of her advice column, attracting more clicks and comments.

The tipping point comes when Annie commits a social faux pas that goes viral, forcing her to question if she’s any better than the parents she has always judged. This epistolary novel, crafted through emails, group texts, advice columns, and newspaper profiles, offers a whip-smart, genuinely funny exploration of modern motherhood. Beneath its fast-paced, satirical veneer, Plays Well with Others provides a fresh, open-hearted, and all-too-real take on what it means to be a parent—capturing the fierce love, craziness, and inevitable challenges.

Described as "Heavenly hilarity for readers" by Good Housekeeping, this novel is a must-read for anyone navigating the minefield of contemporary parenting. 📚❤️