This one’s universal — a reminder that upgrading life is about small moments, thoughtful choices, and embracing the unexpected.
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Erika Veurink, whose exquisite writing graces the pages of Marie Claire and the insightful essays of her Substack Long Live, has just delivered a stunning debut novel through modern romance powerhouse 831 Stories. Exit Lane, just released on September 16 is a slow-burn, richly textured tale of two lives intertwined over a decade — a modern day When Harry Met Sally with a twist of raw emotional truth and stylish detail.
The story follows Teddy and Marin, who meet on a college road trip from Iowa to New York City and navigate the messy, beautiful terrain of friendship, love, and missed moments. Erika’s eye for detail—like Marin’s signature loafers or the sleek Copenhagen apartment interiors—makes this novel as much a story about life’s aesthetics as it is about the heart.
If you appreciate stories that feel curated like your favorite wardrobe — where every piece tells a part of your journey — then Exit Lane is your next read. Elegant, thoughtful, and perfectly paced, it’s a book to carry with you on those moments when life feels ready to bloom anew.
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