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Emma Straub
American Fantasy
Annie, a newly divorced woman nearing fifty, finds herself on a cruise ship filled with adoring fans and the members of a 90s boy band. What starts as a lark to appease her sister soon becomes a journey of self-discovery, as Annie reconnects with a long-submerged part of herself. This story explores themes of fame, aging, marriage, and the enduring power of passion, showing that deep meaning can be found in unexpected places.