A light and engaging read about really rich people in New York and their first world problems as part of the 1%.

When the son and heir marries out Sasha brings with her the chance for all the family to review their lifestyles and consider their values.

Descriptions of how the family copes with the changes brought about by this catalyst are fun and lightweight, everyone has a good think and decides that money, when you have so much of it, isn’t always the answer.

Pineapple Street is an enjoyable novel set in an area of Brooklyn Heights in New York City known as the fruit streets. Jenny Jackson presents the lives of three women; siblngs Darley and Georgiana, and their sister in law Sasha who is married to their brother Cord. The way they respond to incidents in their lives through the lens of extreme wealth is presented in a very readable and sometimes surprisingly relatable way. Recommended for fans of Emma Straub.

Does Money Buy you Happiness?
This is such a fun read of how the other half really lives in New York - the close-knit Stockton clan are part of the 1 percent. They live lives of trust funds, prestigious jobs, private schools, lots of tennis (the only book I’ve ever read with more tennis is Carrie Soto) and in fabulous homes in Brooklyn Heights, Fruit District.

Matriarch Tilda and husband Chip are the parents of three grown-up children: eldest daughter Darley is a stay at home mother to her two children having traded her job and inheritance for motherhood while husband Malcolm is a hedge fund manager responsible for aviation accounts due. Sasha is married to Cord the only son who works with his father managing the family real estate business. Sasha is the outsider who is unsurprising suffering from imposter syndrome as she struggles to fit in with the family norms and expectations while Georgiana the youngest is single and working for a not-for-profit wanting to save the world between her tennis matches and society parties.

The story is told from the points of view of the three younger women and alternates between their lives and stories. I absolutely could not put this book down and read it in two sittings as it just grabbed me. At times, I really disliked some of the characters but then they won me around and I just found Tilda hilarious with her tablescapes and party planning.

I imagine it’s going to be a huge summer hit and absolutely deservedly so as it’s a delicious read, that I just gobbled up. If you enjoyed Crazy, Rich Asians and/or Gossip Girl then you definitely need to pick this one up!
Many thanks to @penguinbooks and @netgalley for an ARC in return for an honest review

Unfortunately, I was disappointed with this book, and it didn’t meet my expectations. Reading the synopsis and seeing the marketing for this book, I really thought it would be an exciting family saga.

The storyline isn’t strong, and nothing really happens. It didn’t keep my interest and I struggled to keep reading. It trails around a family’s daily rich lives, and how lives change once married into wealth – but in a drawn out slow paced way, that could have been condensed down, probably by half of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in return of an honest, unbiased review.

I loved this one.

Initially I thought I would hate the Stocktons with their wealth and waspy entitlement but I quickly fell in love with them all. Takes a real talent to make such characters relatable but Jenny Jackson certainly accomplished it. Their wealth doesn’t protect them from lifes up and downs and I loved seeing how they all coped and how their outlooks changed.

They are full on as a family unit and as much as I did love them, I wouldn’t like to be Sasha and could definitely see how much of a problem they could be as in-laws.

It's a bit of a commentary on wealth and family and how even those who we think we know the best can surprise us.

This was a really great read which I found hard to put down and I could definitely see it as a TV series or film. I’d definitely watch it!

Huge thanks to Random House for the chance to read an early copy

I really enjoyed reading this book by Jenny Jackson, in fact I read it in one sitting!

I love how the book was driven by the characters making it an easy read that I didn't want to end

Loved this - completely believable characters that I really cared about, and a brilliant voice. It's not the most plot-driven book ever, but enough happened in small ways to keep me interested, and I felt equal sympathy for and interest in all three main characters which is a tough act to pull off in a book like this.

"Pineapple Street" by Jenny Jackson is a touching and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of grief, family, and the power of connection.

The story follows protagonist Ellie, who is struggling to come to terms with the recent loss of her mother. Seeking solace, she retreats to her grandmother's house in the small town of Pineapple Street, where she reconnects with her estranged sister and becomes embroiled in the lives of the town's quirky and colorful residents.

This was a lovely and entertaining read about three women in a family. It was very character-driven and I loved that the story was told from each of their perspectives as this gave us a richer understanding of them (even if they could be a bit unlikeable!). The plot was a bit too thin for me and I wish there was a bit more depth, but I think if you enjoy character-driven books then this one is certainly one to try!

This book is a really easy, entertaining read. It tells the story of an “old money” wealthy family from Brooklyn, New York from the perspectives of three of the women of the family: Darley, the eldest daughter who gave up her career when she had kids with her husband; Georgiana, Darley’s little sister who is the baby of the family whose work and relationships prompt her to think about what sort of a person she wants to be; and Sasha who married Darley and Georgiana’s brother but who is from a middle class background and who struggles to fit in with her wealthy in laws.

Suffice to say that there are tensions between all three women. Given that the story is told from each of their perspectives, it’s easy to have sympathy for them all and the author is skilled at making you support one versus the other as you read their thoughts. My only criticism is that perhaps the story is a little bit thin on plot, it very much focuses on the relationships and the different thoughts on wealth.

But overall, I really enjoyed reading it and would recommend it to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book.

This was a treat! I've read a lot of heavy books recently, and this was just the break I needed.

Pineapple Street was all of the things I love about a good novel: a character-driven family drama and a sneak peek into the lives of the uber-rich. Plus, it gets bonus points for including an important social message.

Sure, the characters were unlikable (a couple were downright annoying!), and there wasn't much of a plot, but it kept me entertained, laughing out loud at parts, and engaged from cover to cover.

If you're looking for a fun beach read this summer, look no more!

I enjoyed this book. It tells the story of the wealthy Stockton family living in New York City. The parents have moved out of the home they all grew up in so that their son Cord and his wife Sasha can live there. However, Sasha doesn't really like the house, and she is really angry that her 2 sisters in law call her the gold digger, despite the fact that she has signed a pre nup. Darley is happily married to Malcolm and they have 2 young children, but she regrets the fact that she gave up her career to be a full time mother. Georgiana, the youngest, has fallen in love with the wrong man and is left devastated when disaster strikes. This is a really enjoyable family story with some interesting characters. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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Unfortunately this book was not for me.

The writing is fine and everything but I requested this after reading and loving Trust bY Hernan Diaz and seeing that this dealt with supposedly similar themes (albeit in a contemporary setting) I was drawn to this. It is nothing like Trust and I blame myself for rushing into the request.

Ultimately this felt superficially written to me but again I am conscious that I am not the intended audience for this - I prefer literary fiction to general fiction.

If Edith Wharton were to write about today's 1 percent in New York City, it might be this book. As seen through the lives of three (very rich) women, this book is very scathing, insightful, heartbreaking, but most of all, very funny. Rich descriptions, spot-on characterisations, ennui aplenty. I loved it. and I bet Edith would love it, too.

A look into the mega-rich lifestyle of the Stockton family of New York.
Sadly at the beginning I didn't enjoy the book as much as I thought I would from the synopsis, I found the characters one-sided, snobby, spoilt and pretentious. I debated whether to continue but decided that I would persevere. I'm glad I did as towards the middle of the book some of the characters personalities completely changed for the better. Others didn't until near the end, but still redeemed themselves
Overall I found it a good read

This wouldn't be the usual type of book I would go for but I did really enjoy it. It was something different and it was really well written.
Thank you to Jenny Jackson and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This was a wonderful book exploring the wealth of some New Yorkers. However don’t be led by that alone. The story is full of humour and warmth and is not an account of “stuffy old money” versus “new money”. There is an element of this but it is portrayed in a very amusing and self deprecating manner.

We learn of three siblings and how they deal with their inherited wealth.

Well worth a read with some very unpleasant characters and some fantastic ones with a few eccentrics thrown in.

Old money. New family . . .


Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights is one of New York City's most desirable residences, and home to the glamorous and well-connected Stockton family . . .


Darley, the eldest daughter, has never had to worry about money. She followed her heart, trading her job and her inheritance for motherhood - but ended up sacrificing more of herself than she ever intended.


Sasha is marrying into the wealthy Stockton family, who are worlds apart from her own. She feels like the outsider, trying to navigate their impenetrable traditions and please her new mother-in-law - plus her hesitancy to sign a pre-nup has everyone questioning her true intentions.


Georgiana, the youngest, is falling in love with someone she can't (and really shouldn't) have - and is forced to confront the kind of person she wants to be.

A character driven story highlighting indulgence , money and status in the Stockton family. Told through the three main women characters you see pain, hurt , sadness , hypocrisy, laughter , humor and love. Living in Brooklyn Heights and fruits streets was often busy don’t throw out the couch or change the curtains! The novel is centered around change how hard it is , fitting in and finding that money is not everything.
I have not read this author before but enjoyed my time with the Stockton family . Thank you @hutchheinemann and @jennyjacksonpineapple @netgalley ;)

Pineapple Street follows three women within the Stockton family, either connected by birth or marriage. It's a heartwarming tale of how people connect to each other and the perceptions we bring to relationships based on class and upbringing and how these develop to navigate and build relationships with others.

This is a very character driven book. All three of these women are completely different. Despite two being born into the same family, their perceptions and ideas about life are different. This made it fascinating to read and see how these characters learn to adapt to what life throws at them.

The story and characters make this book completely absorbing, and I struggled to put it down. The writing is so easy to read and engaging.

I could honestly read a thousand more pages about these characters!

Excellent. Was slightly reluctant to read another account of very rich people in New York but this is so well written that even the more odious characters remain fascinating.