A smart, funny, and heartfelt story about ambition, motherhood, and finding balance when life refuses to stay neatly divided.
 
Alice Pearse has what looks like the perfect life—a devoted husband, three great kids, and a part-time job she loves at her favorite bookstore. But when her husband’s career falters and she’s offered a full-time position at a sleek new startup, Alice steps into the corporate world with optimism—and a bit of guilt. As she tries to “have it all,” she discovers that having it all often means losing sight of what truly matters.
 
In A Window Opens, Elisabeth Egan delivers a sharp, witty, and deeply relatable portrait of modern womanhood. Torn between family, work, and self, Alice struggles to meet impossible expectations in a culture obsessed with productivity and perfection.
 
Drawing from her own experience as a book editor and working mother, Egan infuses humor, insight, and emotional honesty into every page. As Alice juggles PTA meetings, workplace politics, and late-night deadlines, she begins to realize that success isn’t defined by titles or income—it’s about staying true to yourself.
 
Witty, warm, and unflinchingly real, A Window Opens is a story for every reader who’s ever tried to do it all and discovered that happiness doesn’t always fit neatly on a checklist.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A modern, funny, and touching look at work-life balance.
Honest portrayal of motherhood, marriage, and ambition.
Smart, bookish heroine readers will instantly connect with.
Perfect blend of humor, heart, and reflection.
Reminiscent of Where’d You Go, Bernadette and I Don’t Know How She Does It.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Readers of women’s fiction and contemporary family stories.
Book clubs discussing modern motherhood and identity.
Fans of Maria Semple, Jennifer Weiner, and Liane Moriarty.
Working moms and anyone navigating change or reinvention.
 
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