Culpability (Oprah's Book Club, July 2025)

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the lines between human responsibility and technological agency blur. This gripping novel delves into the complex moral landscape of our modern era, where advanced AI intersects with personal lives.

When a tragic accident occurs involving the Cassidy-Shaw family's autonomous minivan, the event unravels a web of secrets. Seventeen-year-old Charlie was at the wheel, but the circumstances surrounding the collision implicate every member of the family, particularly Lorelei, a leading figure in AI development. As they confront the aftermath during a week on the Chesapeake Bay, excruciating ethical dilemmas surface.

This timely thriller, recognized as an Oprah's Book Club pick, a New Yorker Best Books Of 2025 selection, and one of the Kirkus Best Books Of 2025, masterfully explores the consequences of our reliance on nonhuman forces. It is a suspenseful family drama that challenges readers to consider the profound ethical questions posed by AI, from autonomous vehicles to sophisticated chatbots.