In 'Best Offer Wins,' an ambitious millennial is driven mad by the homebuying process : NPR's Book of the Day
- Posted on December 8, 2025
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In 'Best Offer Wins,' an ambitious millennial is driven mad by the homebuying process : NPR's Book of the Day

Marisa Kashino used to report on the real estate industry in Washington, D.C. That experience inspired her debut novel, Best Offer Wins, which follows an ambitious woman who goes to extreme lengths to secure her dream home. In today’s episode, Kashino joins NPR’s Miles Parks for a conversation that touches on the changing nature of home ownership in the United States, particularly for millennials.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookoftheday