sara shukla

Pink Whales
"It is the inalienable right of every man, woman, and child to wear khaki."
—The Official Preppy Handbook, edited by Lisa Birnbach, c.1980
"A satisfying romp through a New England enclave that’s not nearly as idyllic as it seems.”
—Kirkus reviews
on sale june 2024

pink whales

Falling in with the cool moms of her preppy New England town might upend one woman’s life, in a sparkling and sharp-witted novel about marriage, escape, and deceptively tidy little lives.

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Pink Whales
"A satisfying romp through a New England enclave that’s not nearly as idyllic as it seems.”
―Kirkus Reviews
"...a delicious, hilarious, voicey romp... Sara Shukla has an absolutely killer sense of humor, and the voice is pitch perfect. I adored it.”
―Annie Hartnett, author of Unlikely Animals and Rabbit Cake
“...deep and delightful modern rom-com full of meaningful twists on love, redemption, family, and the meaning of home. A perfect read for the beach…or the yacht club.”
―Byron Lane, author of A Star Is Bored and Big Gay Wedding
“...a can’t-miss coastal romp... I loved every page. Shukla has a gift for writing humor that hits deep while also exposing truth...”
―Rachel Barenbaum, author of Atomic Anna and A Bend in the Stars
"...an equal parts hilarious and heartfelt portrait of class anxiety and late coming of age... I loved reading this utterly delightful debut!”
―Liv Stratman, author of Cheat Day
"Pink Whales lets you go places you’re not invited, drink more than you should, and escape to the beach on nearly every page—what’s not to like?”
―Christine Simon, author of Patron Saint of Second Chances