Fitness Junkie

Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza Penguin Random House

Sykes and Piazza’s second novel, Fitness Junkie, is more than just its title, providing insightful commentary about the times we live in — in this case, the wellness craze. A CEO of a couture wedding-dress company is forced to go on leave from her job because she’s gained weight. Shedding pounds, she discovers what really matters to her.