The Book of Silver Linings

by Nan Fischer Narrated by Not Yet Available Unabridged

Overview

Within the margins of an antique book, a timeless love waits for a young woman on the precipice of a terrible mistake in this enthralling exploration of fate and independence from the acclaimed author of Some of It Was Real.
 
Constance Sparks always says yes¿when her capricious best friend needs money; when her boss gives her more responsibility without a raise; and when her boyfriend, Hayden, who is very kind but also secretive, asks her to marry him.

While planning their wedding-and struggling with anxiety about the right course for her future-Constance researches the history of her antique engagement ring and unearths the name of a man who might be connected to it, plus his tragic love story. When she finds a book of letters in her library's old manuscript section written by the long-dead man, Constance is deeply touched by his words and leaves a note for him confessing her uncertainty and doubts. She's shocked days later to find a response tucked among the pages.

As the notes continue to arrive, Constance finds herself quickly falling in love with a ghost and putting her real-life relationship in jeopardy. Will a bond based on letters impossibly sent from the past derail her future? Or will Constance discover her voice and risk everything for the chance to somehow connect with her true soul mate?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Fresh, surprising, and compulsively readable, Some of It Was Real sucked me right in with its rich characters, sparkling wit, and captivating story arc. This debut is more than a page-turner; it's an unflinching exploration of identity, trauma, and transcending the past, and it kept me riveted all the way up to its jaw-dropping conclusion."—New York Times bestselling author Andrea Bartz

"Some of It Was Real had everything I love—characters I was rooting for and an intriguing premise that kept me guessing. The ending had me turning the final pages at a breakneck speed. You will simply love this book."—Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl He Used to Know

"The perfect blend of mystery and love story, Some of It Was Real kept me guessing and turning pages way past my bedtime, all the way to its shocking denouement. An absolute must-read."—USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley

"Some of It Was Real by Nan Fischer is an addictive mixture of several genres—magical realism, mystery, family drama and romance — and is the perfect distraction for summer’s dog days."—Augusta Chronicle

“Fischer has a natural touch for plotting and clever dialogue, and her fresh, delightful plot charms and entices. Women’s fiction readers will devour this.”—Publishers Weekly

"Some of it Was Real is a beautiful, well-written, and well-structured novel that is easily worthy of five stars."—New York Journal of Books

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178083598
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	08/15/2023
Edition description:	Unabridged