Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny

Standard Deviation by Katherine HeinyA divinely funny novel about the challenges of a good marriage, the delight and heartache of raising children, and the irresistible temptation to wonder about the path not taken. This sensational debut will appeal to fans of David Nicholls, Nick Hornby, Nora Ephron and Lorrie Moore. Graham Cavanaugh's second wife, Audra, is everything his first wife was not. She considers herself privileged to live in the age of the hair towel, talks non stop through

she must fend for herself

mathematicians and storytellers

from megafauna to Macquarie - the cock-ups and curiosities

She may well be the last

And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor

and calling institutional prejudice to account

lost treasure

Danny Kelly's only wanted one thing: to win Olympic gold

Ray doesn't see the need to ask where it comes from

and foldouts

In this foolproof recipe collection

This collaboration takes them both to new places in their creative lives