NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as Featured on Today • From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo . . . Four famous siblings throw an epic party to celebrate the end of the summer. But over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever.“One of the most anticipated [books] of the year—and rightfully so. . . . It’s a must-read.”—ParadeMalibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over—especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the center of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud—because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth.Jay, on the other hand, is counting the minutes until nightfall, when the girl he can’t stop thinking about promised she’ll be there.And Kit has a couple secrets of her own—including a guest she invited without consulting anyone.By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come rising to the surface.
Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them . . . and what they will leave behind.
In Taylor Jenkins Reid's captivating novel, "Malibu Rising: A Novel (Random House Large Print)," we're transported to the sun-drenched shores of Malibu during one unforgettable night in August. The Riva family, known for their glamorous lifestyle and celebrity status, gathers at their iconic beachfront estate for an annual end-of-summer party that promises to be legendary.
The Riva siblings—Nina, Jay, Hud, and Kit—are at the heart of this story. Nina, the eldest and a talented surfer, struggles with the pressure of living up to her family's expectations. Jay, the charismatic musician, battles his inner demons while navigating the highs and lows of fame. Hud, the peacemaker, tries to keep the family together amid secrets and tensions. And Kit, the youngest and most enigmatic, holds the key to unlocking the family's past.
As the Riva family prepares for their party, tensions escalate, and long-buried secrets threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives. The arrival of unexpected guests, including a mysterious surfer named Mick Riva, further complicates matters. As the sun sets over Malibu, the Riva siblings find themselves facing their darkest fears and confronting the truth about themselves and their family.
With vivid prose and a keen eye for detail, Taylor Jenkins Reid captures the essence of Malibu's allure, the intoxicating atmosphere of a summer party, and the complexities of family dynamics. Through the Riva siblings, she explores themes of identity, love, loss, and the search for belonging. "Malibu Rising" is a poignant and immersive story that will resonate with readers long after the final page is turned.
