From the author of AFRICA and THE W SERIES, a gripping novel that follows Amber Gillingham, an accomplished journalist, as she wrestles with society's expectations about women and motherhood. NINE explores the role of women in today's society, the meaning of modern motherhood and how it impacts the relationship between a woman and her companion, her workplace, her friends, her family. Reviewers of NINE say it is a "remarkably candid" and "eye-opening take on the demons and fears of pregnancy", a powerful answer to "what we think it means to be a woman today". Perfect for book clubs! Visit annalisaconti.com for discussion guides and more.