Ralph's Party A Novel

By: Lisa Jewell

Published by Atria Books, 2026-01-06

<b>Discover the debut novel of the #1 <i>New</i> <i>York</i> <i>Times</i> bestselling author Lisa Jewell in which the residents of an apartment building confront one another’s attractions, distrust, secrets, and lies. Perfect for fans of Dolly Alderton and Jojo Moyes.</b><br><br>Welcome to 31 Almanac Road where the walls don’t talk, but the people sure do.<br> <br>First, we have Ralph and Smith. Roommates and life-long best friends. Nothing can come between them…That is, until Jemima moves in, and the two find themselves in a battle for her affections. Neither Ralph nor Smith can boast successful love lives, but maybe their luck is about to change.<br> <br>The real question, though, is who does <i>Jemima </i>want?<br><br> Take the stairs up a flight, and you’ll find Karl and Siobhan. On the outside, they’re the perfect couple. Look a little closer, though, and you might just spot some cracks in their fifteen-year relationship. And those cracks are suspiciously shaped like their upstairs neighbor, the beautiful and smooth-talking Cheri.<br><br> In a building packed with this many secrets, everything is bound to unravel eventually. So, really, what better place for tears and laughter, break ups and make ups than at Ralph’s party?