The Friday Afternoon Club A Family Memoir

Griffin Dunne’s New York Times bestselling memoir is a stunning portrait of a life lived at the intersection of Hollywood glamour and profound heartbreak. Named a Best Book of the Year by TIME, NPR, People, and Town & Country, this isn’t your typical celebrity tell-all—it’s a deeply human story about family, resilience, and finding light in the darkest moments.

Dunne guides us through an extraordinary childhood and young adulthood populated by iconic figures: from Sean Connery to Janis Joplin, from his legendary aunt Joan Didion to roommate Carrie Fisher during her Star Wars days. But beneath the glittering surface lies something far more compelling—the story of a family navigating unimaginable tragedy when Griffin’s sister, actress Dominique Dunne, was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, transforming their father Dominick into a crusading crime journalist.

What makes this memoir remarkable is Dunne’s ability to find humor and grace alongside grief. The Washington Post notes that “Griffin Dunne knows how to tell a story,” while the Los Angeles Times praises him as “a prospector for the incandescent detail.” Anderson Cooper calls it “a remarkable and moving story filled with twists and turns…revealed with loving candor.”

Whether you’re drawn to Hollywood history, family sagas, or simply beautifully crafted prose, The Friday Afternoon Club offers an unforgettable journey through one family’s most painful and luminous moments. It’s the kind of book that lingers long after the last page—perfect for readers who appreciate memoirs with both heart and substance.

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