Overdue

Stephanie Perkins has captured the essence of romance with her novel "Overdue," a story long awaited by her fans, according to Christina Lauren, a New York Times bestselling author. Ingrid Dahl, a lively 29-year-old librarian, resides in the charming mountain town of Ridgetop. She shares a comfortable life with her college sweetheart, Cory, and they have remained content without venturing into conversations about marriage. However, the dynamic shifts dramatically when Ingrid's sister announces her engagement to a woman she has been with for just two years. This prompts Ingrid and Cory to contemplate the next stages of their relationship, including marriage and children, something they haven't really considered before.Neither Ingrid nor Cory has experienced romantic relationships with others, leading them to ponder if they should explore this before settling down. They decide on a bold plan: a month-long break to date other people, believing they'll return to their relationship with renewed certainty and readiness to tie the knot. During this break, Ingrid sets her sights on Macon Nowakowski, her charming yet grumpy coworker whom she has admired for years. As the month draws to a close, however, both Ingrid and Cory come to the realization that they aren’t prepared to pick up right where they left off.According to Rainbow Rowell, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, "Overdue" is a deeply relatable love story and stands out as her favorite work by Stephanie Perkins.