All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews is a sharp, tender work of contemporary fiction that follows a young woman building a life from scratch while navigating work, friendship, love, and identity. Finalist for the 2022 National Book Award for Fiction, it brings emotional depth and modern realism to the struggles of ambition, belonging, and self-discovery.
Thoughtful and quietly powerful, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy character-driven stories about finding your place in an often uncertain world. Mathews writes with warmth and insight, making this a compelling read about resilience, chosen family, and the search for meaning in adulthood.
