Emily, Alone - Stewart O'Nan

Once again making the ordinary and overlooked not merely visible
but vital to understanding our own lives, Stewart O'Nan confirms his
position as an American master with Emily, Alone. A sequel to
the bestselling, much-beloved Wish You Were Here, O'Nan's
intimate novel follows Emily Maxwell, a widow whose grown children have
long departed. She dreams of visits from her grandchildren while
mourning the turnover of her quiet Pittsburgh neighborhood. When her
sister-in-law and sole companion, Arlene, faints at their favorite
breakfast buffet, Emily's life changes in unexpected ways. As she
grapples with her new independence, she discovers a hidden strength and
realizes that life always offers new possibilities.