Crackpots by Sara Pritchard

Crackpots by Sara Pritchard is a funny, tender, and deeply human debut about growing up odd, loving imperfectly, and becoming yourself.

Ruby Reese grows up in a small town where her unconventional family is lovingly labeled “a bunch of crackpots.” From an eccentric childhood to an adulthood shaped by love, loss, and romantic missteps, this warm, insightful novel traces the making of a resilient, unforgettable woman.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A richly drawn, character-driven coming-of-age story
Humor and melancholy blended with empathy and grace
An offbeat family portrait that feels affectionate, not cruel
A resilient female protagonist you’ll root for across decades
🌟 Perfect For
Readers who enjoy literary fiction centered on women’s lives
Fans of family sagas with warmth and wit
Book clubs that like reflective, character-led discussions
Readers who appreciate humor alongside emotional depth
 
In Crackpots, Sara Pritchard introduces Ruby Reese, first as a spunky child tap-dancing through an off-kilter 1950s childhood and later as a thoughtful, creative woman navigating adulthood’s complicated terrain. Raised by an insomniac mother and a father whose profession only adds to the family’s legend, Ruby grows up surrounded by chaos, imagination, and love. As the novel moves fluidly between past and present, Ruby’s life unfolds through unsuitable marriages, intense crushes, and deeply felt relationships—especially the enduring bonds of family. Suffused with humor, tenderness, and insight, Crackpots is a portrait of a woman shaped by imperfection and strengthened by survival, marking the debut of a sensitive and confident storytelling voice.