I Want You to Be Happy

I Want You to Be Happy

by Jem Calder

Farrar, Straus and Giroux · 2026 · 272 pages

A chance encounter between a jaded copywriter and a struggling poet sparks an intense, complicated connection that throws their lives into sharp relief. This debut novel dissects modern relationships with a keen eye, exploring the messy realities of desire, ambition, and the often-painful search for belonging. If you appreciate stories that are both bitingly funny and deeply felt, this is a must-read.

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