Ask Again, Yes: A Novel

The triumphant New York Times Bestseller *The Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick*

Named one of the Best Books of the Year by People, Vogue, Parade, NPR, and Elle

"A gem of a book." —Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

How much can a family forgive?

Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie NYPD cops, are neighbors in the suburbs. What happens behind closed doors in both houses—the loneliness of Francis’s wife, Lena, and the instability of Brian’s wife, Anne, sets the stage for the explosive events to come.

In Mary Beth Keane's extraordinary novel, a lifelong friendship and love blossoms between Kate Gleeson and Peter Stanhope, born six months apart. One shocking night their loyalties are divided, and their bond will be tested again and again over the next thirty years. Heartbreaking and redemptive, Ask Again, Yes is a gorgeous and generous portrait of the daily intimacies of marriage and the power of forgiveness.

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432 pages

Average rating: 7.3

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Community Reviews

LTC
Nov 20, 2024
Book #48: Carol's selection and due to ongoing lockdown, the meeting was held via Zoom!
Tia Maria
Aug 14, 2024
10/10 stars
So many triggers. But if you've ever been in a relationship where trust was broken, this will be a healing balm for your soul.
TexasPinesLady
Jul 12, 2024
7/10 stars
There are so many layers in this book, so many stories being told that I want to read it again next year and see what I might have missed the first time. Highly recommend!!

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