The Rest of Our Lives

The Rest of Our Lives is a 2025 novel by Ben Markovits. The novel tells the story of 55-year-old law professor Tom Layward, who is disgruntled and unhappy with his life. Upon dropping off his daughter to college in Pittsburgh, he decides to take a cross-country road trip rather than going home to his wife in New York City. The novel was shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize. The judges called it an unforgettable work about the challenges of marriage.

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