In "The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047," author Lionel Shriver weaves a gripping tale of the Mandible family as they navigate economic collapse and social unraveling in a near-future America. As their wealth evaporates and the government implodes, the family must come to terms with their new reality and find a way to survive together. With sharp wit and keen insight, Shriver explores the fragility of societal structures and the bonds that hold families together in times of crisis. A thought-provoking and timely read that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.