The Day Before Tomorrow by Monique Britten

Both a heartbreaking book about the impact of grief, and an uplifting novel about strong, unremitting, and unconditional love, The Day Before Tomorrow: An Idea Whose Time Has Come by Monique Britten is a multifaceted and affecting read. Telling the story of a series of women who battle illness, such as Juliette, trauma, such as her daughter Kate, or unfaithful, criminal husbands, such as Linda, each character is riveting and thoroughly well-crafted. Thanks to Britten’s deeply moving and beautifully crafted prose, this richly emotional book manages to talk about death, grief, and hope across generations without ever being maudlin or heavy-handed, offering a finely tuned balance of insightful messaging and character-driven storytelling.