Cassandra at the Wedding

$17.95

I read this on Lily’s recommendation and really enjoyed it. A bracing story with an unusual, charismatic cast. Pairs well with East of Eden. Thanks Lily!

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Lily10mo ago

A slender little dagger of a novel I think about every time I read something about Steinbeck’s women, Didion, Sacramento, or Rachel Getting Married. A real touchstone for many female novelists I know.

6 months ago

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Lily

@lilySep 1, 2026

Thrilled to hear it! Now go rewatch Rachel Getting Married, which must be adapted from this little sisterly gut-punch!

Laura Gardner Longo

@larsgardSep 1, 2026

This is on its way to me, can’t wait.

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Cassandra at the Wedding

Lyla

“Iconic sister book.”

Lily

“A slender little dagger of a novel I think about every time I read something about Steinbeck’s women, Didion, Sacramento, or Rachel Getting Married. A real touchstone for many female novelists I know.”

Gabriela Riccardi

“The forbidden love is between the protagonist and her twin sister (of the titular wedding). Definitely forbidden, but not in a weird way. An overly-attached sister way. Nasty, sardonic, affecting. I love it!”