Blue skies and clouds at top and an ocean and island with trees visible in the distance. Pink Alligator tails stick out on the corners.

The Float Test

The Float Test (Mariner Books) follows four semi-estranged siblings reunited under unfortunate circumstances — the death of their mother. Jenn, Fred, Jude, and George are each dealing with their own struggles as they try to come together in the sweltering Florida heat. Secrets, love, and betrayal all play a role as this story unfolds and ultimately paints a picture of how complicated a family can truly be. The novel reflects on the power of family ties for better and for worse.  

Paw in print

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Terri Sewell ’86 at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, stands next to a portrait of civil rights leader John Lewis.
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November 2026

History is in Terri Sewell ’86’s hands; campus mental health culture; the two Princetons.