The Nanny Diaries: A Novel [Paperback] Kraus, Nicola and McLaughlin, Emma

A 24-year-old NYU grad takes a nanny job for Manhattan's ultra-wealthy X family and discovers that raising their four-year-old is the least complicated part of the gig. Mrs. X is more interested in spa appointments than her son. Mr. X is barely there. And Nanny — our nameless, overworked protagonist — becomes the emotional center of a household that's falling apart behind its pristine Upper East Side facade. Kraus and McLaughlin, both former nannies themselves, nail the absurdity of a world where status matters more than parenting and employees are treated like furniture. It's sharp, funny, and unexpectedly heartbreaking — especially when it comes to Grayer, the kid caught in the middle. Perfect for anyone who's ever worked a soul-crushing job and fantasized about burning it all down (professionally speaking). Sitting at 3.6 on Goodreads with over 300,000 ratings.