“Even better than her enchanting debut, Meyerson's sophomore novel is an exquisitely researched, propulsive tale about the resilience of a splintered family and the power of secrets through a century of lies, betrayals, and life-changing fortune. A wonderfully structured multigenerational family drama woven with international intrigue, The Imperfects is a truly beautiful and truly American story full of unspoken history, loss, and hope. Absolutely winning.”

—J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest and The Lager Queen of Minnesota

“Helen Auerbach must have stolen the Florentine Diamond. Why else would an ordinary woman have kept the long-lost gem, once the property of Austrian royalty, hidden for so long? When Helen dies, her family must put their differences aside if they want to have any hope of holding on to this unexpected inheritance and, more importantly, unraveling the mystery of Helen’s past and clearing the matriarch’s name. Amy Meyerson’s second novel The Imperfects is a book that shines as brightly as the jewel at the center of its tale and will leave readers wondering what mysteries might be hidden in their own pasts, waiting to be revealed.”

—Meghan MacLean Weir, author of The Book of Essie

“The matriarch of a perfectly imperfect family bequeaths them the perfect diamond—but is it a family heirloom or stolen treasure? In this clever, meticulously plotted tale of secrets, family dynamics, and resilience, Amy Meyerson takes readers on a what-if journey filled with equal parts history, tenderness, and intrigue.”

— Cynthia Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of The Bookseller and The Glass Forest

I love everything about this gem of a novel. Both a tender exploration of inter-generational resilience and trauma and a fast-paced comedy of manners, The Imperfects moved me deeply - and kept me turning pages late into the night.

—Rachel Person, Northshire Bookstore

As with The Bookshop of Yesterdays, Meyerson's gift is in her characters' relationships to each other and to the secrets that push them apart and tug them back together again. There's no sophomore slump for this author as she takes on a large historical tale and crafts it with grace. The Imperfects is as unputdownable as the most thrilling mystery and has the familial nuance of a favorite literary novel. 

—Afton Montgomery, Tattered Cover Bookstore

The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson is an engrossing dysfunctional family drama revolving around the historical mystery of the missing Florentine Diamond. The characters will draw you in as they uncover secrets, disappoint each other, and do their best to love each other, too. Hard to put down and a great mystery too. Perfect for fans of The Immortalists and The Last Romantics.

—Tierney Miller, Cherry Hill Public Library 

"The Imperfects is a smart, warm, lively reminder that Meyerson has become one of the bright young stars of contemporary fiction."  

—Bill Finley, Tucson Festival of Books

The Washington Post

"It’s clear that Amy Meyerson is a lover of books due to the layers upon layers of great literature featured throughout the story. Part mystery and part drama, Meyerson uses a complex family dynamic in “The Bookshop of Yesterdays” to spotlight the importance of truth and our need for forgiveness."
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Kirkus Reviews

“Meyerson writes beautifully, with lush descriptions of LA and believable interactions between characters. Prospero Books is warm, inviting, and populated with lovably quirky employees readers will want to get to know. A lovely look at loss, family, and the comfort found in a good bookstore.”
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Charlie Lovett

New York Times bestselling author of The Bookman's Tale

“[Meyerson’s] affection for all things literary pours forth on every page and through a cast of characters every book lover will embrace.”

J. Ryan Stradal

New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest

“This delightful, propulsive debut is part cozy literary mystery, part family drama, and 100% heart. [A] page-turner in the best sense.”