Best Offer Wins A Novel
Best Offer Wins A Novel by Marisa Kashino, published by Celadon Books on November 25, 2025, is a darkly humorous exploration of the competitive housing market. The story follows 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake, who, after losing multiple bidding wars, becomes fixated on acquiring the perfect house in the Washington, DC suburbs. As she navigates her obsession, Margo’s desperate attempts to secure her dream home lead her to increasingly questionable tactics, raising questions about ambition and the lengths one will go to achieve success.
In this 288-page novel, readers will encounter a blend of humor and satire as Margo’s journey unfolds. The narrative delves into themes of class and the modern housing crisis, presenting a biting commentary on societal pressures. As Margo’s actions become more unhinged, the story challenges readers to reflect on their own values while maintaining a comedic edge. Best Offer Wins offers a unique perspective on the intersection of ambition and morality, making it a thought-provoking read.
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An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino’s darkly humorous debut novel, Best Offer Wins, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success—and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams?
Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington, DC suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband Ian — and in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track — Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand).
A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged—but just when she thinks she’s won them over, she hits a snag in her plan. Undeterred, Margo will prove again and again that there’s no boundary she won’t cross to seize the dream life she’s been chasing. The most unsettling part? You’ll root for her, even as you gasp in disbelief.
Dark, biting, and laugh-out-loud funny, Best Offer Wins is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis.
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