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This trad wife-inspired debut novel by Caro Claire Burke is IndyBest’s April Book Club pick
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This trad wife-inspired debut novel by Caro Claire Burke is IndyBest’s April Book Club pick

The Independent·Daisy Lester·about 1 month ago
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There’s one new book you’re about to see everywhere, from coffee shops to the commuter train: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Only adding to the buzz surrounding the debut novel, the movie rights have already been snapped up in an 11-way bidding war, won by Anne Hathaway who will star in the leading role. Part social satire, part thriller, the story taps into the zeitgeist, tackling everything from influencer culture and trad wives to social media, conservative religion and feminism. The novel is poised to dominate WhatsApp groups, book clubs and office water cooler conversations – which is why we’ve chosen it as the IndyBest Book Club pick for April. I received an early proof last year and tore through the book in two sittings. It’s gripping, pacy and thought-provoking, with a memorable protagonists I loathed but was fascinated by in equal measure. Yesteryear  centers around a “trad wife” influencer called Natalie.…

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