{"product_id":"the-take-9780593953372","title":"The Take","description":"\u003cb\u003eA provocative, fast-paced novel about two creative women--a young writer fighting to be heard and an older producer clinging to relevancy--and the age reversal treatment that intertwines both of their lives...from the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the beloved \u003ci\u003eFront Desk\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWould you sell your youth for $3 million? \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaggie Wang, a broke young Asian American writer, needs a lifeline. Ingrid Parker, a veteran white Hollywood producer with her career on the edge, offers an irresistible deal: $3 million for ten experimental medical sessions to reverse her aging, using Maggie as a transfusion partner, and mentorship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor Ingrid, it's a chance to reboot her fading career. For Maggie, it's access and freedom--money to support her parents and the connections to finally get her novel published. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat starts as a professional transaction exchanging blood quickly becomes a complex psychological dance. As Maggie gains unprecedented access to Ingrid's hard-earned wisdom, Ingrid sees in Maggie a weapon against an industry that's been trying to sideline her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs their relationship intensifies, the rules around aging begin to shift. So does the balance of power between the two women, leaving both questioning who holds the upper hand and what they're willing to sacrifice to succeed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSharp, timely, and utterly compelling, \u003ci\u003eThe Take\u003c\/i\u003e is perfect for readers of \u003ci\u003eYellowface \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSuch a Fun Age\u003c\/i\u003e--a searing portrait of two women fighting to rewrite their story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kelly Yang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Berkley Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.29w x 1.26d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593953372\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/06\/2026 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly Yang\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the\u003ci\u003e Front Desk\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eNew from Here\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinally Seen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFinally Heard\u003c\/i\u003e, young adult novels \u003ci\u003eParachutes\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrivate Label\u003c\/i\u003e, and picture books \u003ci\u003eYes We Will\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLittle Bird Laila\u003c\/i\u003e. Her books have earned multiple awards, including the 2019 APALA Award for Children's Literature and the Strega Prize, and have featured on multiple best of the year lists. \u003ci\u003eFront Desk\u003c\/i\u003e was named one of the Best Books of the 21st Century by Kirkus Reviews. In addition, Kelly has written screenplays and television pilots for Netflix, CBS Studios, and the CW. Kelly immigrated to the United States when she was six years old and grew up in Southern California. She went to college early and is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School. \u003ci\u003eThe Take \u003c\/i\u003eis her first adult novel.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kelly Yang \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47858847711389,"sku":"9780593953372","price":47.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_4b43dc11-235f-4769-b24a-b792f3cefd14.jpg?v=1776861891","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-take-9780593953372","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}