Wish You Were Here

Diana O'Toole's life is meticulously planned: marriage by thirty, children by thirty-five, a suburban move, and a thriving career in the competitive art auction world. As an associate specialist at Sotheby's, a promotion hinges on a significant deal. Her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is set to propose during their Galápagos getaway, just before her thirtieth birthday. Everything is on schedule.

However, a distant virus escalates, and Finn must remain in the city for an emergency. Diana travels alone, only for her dream vacation to unravel. Lost luggage, scarce Wi-Fi, and a pandemic-closed hotel leave her stranded and quarantined on the island. Isolated, she must step outside her carefully constructed life.

Through unexpected connections with a local family and a teenager with a secret, Diana finds herself in the Galápagos, the birthplace of Darwin's theories. Amidst this profound setting, she begins to re-examine her relationships, her choices, and her own identity, questioning if she will return home transformed. This edition includes a short story, discussion questions, and an excerpt from Jodi Picoult's next novel. A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER and optioned by Netflix for a feature film adaptation.