The Accidental Favorite

The Accidental  Favorite by Fran Littlewood

From the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace Adams comes a sharply funny and emotionally rich family drama that dares to ask the question: do parents really have a favorite child? In People in Glass Houses by Fran Littlewood, a weeklong family celebration unravels into a whirlwind of secrets, sibling rivalry, and unexpected revelations.

The Fisher family seems picture-perfect. Vivienne and Patrick have raised three accomplished daughters—Alex, Nancy, and Eva—who now return with their own families to a stunning glass house in the English countryside to mark Vivienne’s 70th birthday 🎉. But when Patrick’s response to a bizarre accident unintentionally reveals his favoritism, decades of unresolved tension surface, throwing the entire gathering into chaos.

As buried resentments, forgotten crushes, parenting doubts, and long-held secrets come to light, the Fishers must face the messy truth of their past—and the fragility of their carefully curated lives. 💔💬

Witty, heartfelt, and deeply relatable, People in Glass Houses is a brilliant exploration of sisterhood, memory, and the dynamics that define modern families. Perfect for fans of Emma Straub, Elizabeth Strout, and Ann Patchett, this novel will resonate with anyone who’s ever sat at a chaotic family dinner table wondering what’s really going on beneath the surface.