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'Among Friends' explores issues of friendship, class and betrayal

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published June 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM PDT
The cover of "Among Friends" and author Hal Ebbott. (Courtesy of Riverhead Books and Beowulf Sheehan)
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The cover of "Among Friends" and author Hal Ebbott. (Courtesy of Riverhead Books and Beowulf Sheehan)

Here & Now‘s Asma Khalid speaks with Hal Ebbott about his new novel “Among Friends.” It tells the story of two families, longtime friends, whose relationships are tested after an ugly act occurs during a weekend visit.

Book excerpt: ‘Among Friends’

By Hal Ebbott

From “Among Friends” by Hal Ebbott. Used with permission of the publisher, Riverhead Books. Copyright © 2025 by Hal Ebbott.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

Copyright 2025 WBUR

Here & Now Newsroom