Assimilation, Western Heritage, and Moratorium Idea

Ann interviews the author on her new book, A Better Life (released February 10, 2026).

A brilliant and hilarious. novel about the state of immigration in our country. Despite being eminently fair to both sides, most liberal reviewers are kvetching because they only wanted to hear one side.

From The Atlantic (of all places): [Shriver] has a wry observational intelligence that propels her well beyond her personal orbit. She is also adept at unpacking psychological states and analyzing relationships with almost clinical incisiveness. Her writing is witty, and startlingly precise.

• Author of 18 books, including: We Need to Talk About Kevin
• Mania
• The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047