After Annie A Novel

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“Part of Quindlen’s gift is that you don’t just read about these characters, you inhabit them. . . . Luminous with life, hope, and the power of love.” — People (A Book of the Week Pick)

“[A] quietly revelatory and gently gleaming gem of a book.” — The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)

In After Annie, Anna Quindlen brings her signature wisdom and insight to a deeply moving novel about love, loss, and resilience. Centered on themes of family, friendship, and the enduring ties that bind, this story explores how the power of love transcends grief and triumphs over adversity.

When Annie Brown dies unexpectedly, her absence leaves a void in the lives of those who loved her most. Her husband, Bill, struggles to navigate life without her steady presence. Annemarie, her closest friend, must confront old habits Annie had helped her overcome. Meanwhile, Annie’s eldest daughter, Ali, is thrust into adulthood, caring for her younger brothers and father while grappling with life’s complexities.

Through the next year, Annie’s memory remains vivid—a guiding voice that is sharp, funny, and profoundly loving. Her influence gives those she left behind the strength to move forward, proving that no one truly disappears from the hearts of those they touched.

Written with Quindlen’s signature emotional depth and keen understanding of human relationships, After Annie is a story of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of love in the face of loss.