Nic Stone's Boom Town is a contemporary novel exploring gentrification, community, and what happens when a small town becomes suddenly valuable. Through interconnected perspectives, Stone examines how rapid change transforms places and people, asking who benefits from boom and who gets left behind. The novel becomes a meditation on belonging, displacement, and the cost of progress.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Stone refuses to simplify the complexities of gentrification. This novel reminds us that boom towns aren't just economic phenomena, they're human stories about losing home and fighting to stay.

DETAILS: • Author: Nic Stone • Publisher: Simon & Schuster • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 14, 2025 • ISBN: 9781668056271 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days