In a West London suburb, a teenage library assistant finds a crumpled reading list that sets her on an impulsive quest through other people's stories. Nearby, widower Mukesh navigates loss and family tensions while trying to reach his bookish granddaughter. As the list circulates, fiction becomes a gentle bridge between two isolated lives.

Warm and character-driven, the novel examines grief, community, and the quiet power of libraries. It celebrates how shared stories can open conversation, offer comfort, and create new connections across generations.

Details: Paperback, 384 pages. Published 2021 by HarperCollins Publishers.

• Intergenerational friendship
• Libraries & reading culture
• Healing after loss

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