Discover the heartwarming, witty, and emotionally unforgettable novel that has captivated more than one million readers. The Wedding People by Alison Espach is a Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick, a New York Times bestseller, and one of the most celebrated novels of the year. Blending humor, heartbreak, and hope, this standalone novel explores grief, unexpected friendships, and the surprising ways life can change when you least expect it.

The Wedding People is a standalone novel.

Phoebe Stone arrives alone at the luxurious Cornwall Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, wearing an elegant green dress and gold heels. With no luggage and no intention of attending the wedding taking over the hotel, she's quickly mistaken for one of the guests.

But Phoebe isn't part of the celebration.

She's there to fulfill one final dream after her life has completely unraveled. What she doesn't anticipate is crossing paths with the bride, whose meticulously planned wedding weekend has no room for unexpected complications—especially one mysterious stranger.

As the weekend unfolds, Phoebe and the bride form an unlikely connection, sharing secrets, fears, and hopes that neither expected to reveal. Surrounded by eccentric wedding guests, heartfelt conversations, and moments both hilarious and deeply moving, Phoebe begins discovering that even life's most painful detours can lead to entirely new beginnings.

Filled with sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and emotional depth, The Wedding People is a moving story about resilience, second chances, friendship, and finding joy in unexpected places.

The Wedding People – A Standalone Contemporary Fiction Bestseller

Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman, Abby Jimenez, Emily Henry, Ann Patchett, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Kristin Hannah, this bestselling novel features emotional contemporary fiction, women's fiction, found friendship, self-discovery, healing, and heartfelt humor.

Product Details

Title: The Wedding People

Author: Alison Espach

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Contemporary Fiction
• Women's Fiction
• Literary Fiction
• Humor
• Book Club Fiction

Pages: 384

Dimensions: 1.2 x 9.3 x 6.2 inches

Publication Date: July 30, 2024

Features:

• New York Times Bestseller
• Today Show #ReadWithJenna Book Club Pick
• Standalone novel
• Women's fiction
• Literary fiction
• Emotional contemporary novel
• Found friendship
• Self-discovery
• Humor and heart
• Book club favorite

Author Biography

Alison Espach is the author of The Wedding People, The Adults, and Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance. Her work has been recognized as a New York Times Editors' Choice, a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick, and has been featured on numerous Best Books of the Year lists. Her fiction and essays have appeared in publications including Vogue, McSweeney's, Outside, and Joyland. She teaches creative writing at Providence College in Rhode Island.