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Estranged from her family and lost in an isolating routine, Sophie turns to her most reliable companion to help her feel like herself again: books. This is a tender ode to the messiness of humanity and the power of reading.
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“Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason is our October Reese's Book Club pick! A funny and tender story about loneliness, connection, and finding your way back to yourself.” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club October ’26 Pick)
“The great pleasure of this novel, aside from its depiction of Sophie coming into her own, is its celebration of reading and writers.” —Wall Street Journal
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