Book Chat with Anna Katsavos: This is Not About Us (2026) by Allegra Goodman

Join fellow fiction enthusiasts to discuss critically acclaimed novels. This class focuses on This is Not About Us (2026) by Allegra Goodman. This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman is a linked story collection that functions as a modern family saga, focusing on the multi-generational Rubinstein family, particularly the feud between sisters Sylvia and Helen that starts over an apple cake recipe. The book explores themes of family, love, resentment, and the complexities of modern life through the different perspectives of various family members, from the elderly sisters to their children and grandchildren. It's praised for its witty, realistic, and insightful portrayal of a contemporary American Jewish family.