Sarah Jessica Parker’s Latest Book Pick Is a 'Sophisticated, Complicated Triumph' & Is Now in Paperback

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As longtime fans of Sarah Jessica Parker know all too well, the actress launched a book publishing imprint, named SJP Lit, back in 2022. And, since then, she’s given followers book recommendations of novels she not only loves but championed to get published in the first place.

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Most recently, the And Just Like That star announced that one of the imprint’s books, A Quitter’s Paradise by Elysha Chang, will be soon available in paperback.

“I’m so crazy about this book,” the actress said in a short video on Instagram. “It is so spectacular and it is such a sophisticated, complicated triumph.”

In another post, SJPLit added that the novel’s paperback comes with a “gorgeous updated cover.” “We’re so excited to share this funny and poignant intergenerational saga with new and returning readers,” the caption continued.

Sarah Jessica Parker Announces ‘A Quitter’s Paradise’ in Paperback
Sarah Jessica Parker Announces ‘A Quitter’s Paradise’ in Paperback

'A Quitter's Paradise: A Novel' By Elysha Chang

$17.00

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A Quitter’s Paradise is an intergenerational novel that follows Eleanor as she struggles to grasp and grieve her mother’s recent death. And, as she “wends her way forward,” the novel shares glimpses of her parents’ past when they emigrated from Taiwan to start a whole new life for them are their two daughters.

But, as their business grows, the struggles of being parents only build. “Rita and Jing Liu remain confounded by the process of raising their two daughters,” the description reads. “How do you dole out affection, discipline, protection, and care in a strange place, in a foreign tongue?”

In the Amazon reviews, many readers are seen raving over Chang’s literary debut. “A raw, authentic, funny story touching on the immigrant experience, mental health, and family dynamics,” wrote one reviewer. “Such an important and lesser-told story reflecting on how the ‘American Dream’ manifests for many Asian Americans and immigrants.”

In the comments on Parker’s video, followers can’t wait to get their hands on the book. “As ever, you really do select the best books for us,” one wrote. “Thanks you for picking such a beautiful story 💗,” echoed another.

A Quitter’s Paradise, now in paperback, is now available for purchase for under $17! Get yours today!

Before you go, click here to see 10 of Reese Witherspoon’s best book club picks.

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