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.
"So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it."-Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry
The "brilliant" (Ann Patchett) and much beloved author of the critically acclaimed Sorrow and Bliss returns with a tender and hilarious novel about heartbreak and the journey from isolation and loneliness towards love.
Sophie Pattison loves books. And as well as a dream job at a local book festival, she has a husband she adores, a lifelong best friend, Emma, and a b...






















