Vinegar Girl

Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler is a sharp, funny contemporary retelling of The Taming of the Shrew, perfect for readers who like literary fiction with bite and heart. Set in modern-day Baltimore, it follows Kate Battista, a no-nonsense woman stuck keeping her chaotic household afloat while her absent-minded scientist father and spoilt younger sister sail through life.

When her father’s brilliant lab assistant, Pyotr, faces deportation, an outrageous solution appears: a marriage of convenience that would protect his future—and her father’s work. Kate is drafted into the plan, but she’s nobody’s easy fix. As the two men attempt to “woo” her in their own awkward ways, Kate begins to question what she’s willing to trade, and what freedom might look like on her terms.

Ideal for fans of Anne Tyler, modern Shakespeare adaptations, and character-driven books about family, independence, and unconventional romance. Add it to your cart and meet Kate for yourself.