@penguinbooks
Penguin BooksHave you ready FRIENDS AND FAMILY by @nataliebaszile, one of the Best Books of Fall 2026 according to @oprahdaily? FRIENDS AND FAMILY tells the story of Babs and Nora, best friends living in a tight-knit enclave in the Bay Area who find themselves at odds over their beliefs on race, identity and allyship, especially after an incident involving the police and their teenage children. When Nora's adopted black son comes to Babs for refuge, she'll find herself torn between respecting Nora’s boundaries and embodying the values so important to her own family. The choice she makes will shape their lives forever. @charmspen1 raves, "tenderness meets tough love in this page-turning story of two friends—one black, one white—who face life-altering choices as a crisis threatens to divide them," while @dolenperkinsvaldez promises "this is a novel to be read, discussed, and read again." Pick up this eye-opening exploration of friendship, privilege, race, and community today!
On the profile · Oct 15, 2026