How to Read a Book: A Novel

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"The perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours....A reminder that goodness, and books, can still win in this world." —New York Times Book Review

"A beautiful, big-hearted treasure of a novel." —Lily King

National Bestseller * From the award-winning author of The One-in-a-Million Boy comes a heartfelt, uplifting novel about a chance encounter at a bookstore, exploring redemption, unlikely friendships, and the life-changing power of sharing stories.

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Published May 7, 2024

Average rating: 8.07

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AgentH

Feb 20, 2026

8/10 stars

So good! Violet made mistakes but she finds people who are willing to give a second chance and love her. Plus talking birds.

nrvelo

Jan 22, 2026

We mostly enjoyed it. Big twist at the end. Kind of sad.

P Mancuso

Jan 15, 2026

10/10 stars

Beautiful story!

monicaroush

Apr 08, 2025

9, 9, 8.5, 9, 8.5, 8.5, 9, 8.5, 9, 9, 9, 8.5, 8.5 (Soffolk)

Lowlybookworm

Nov 16, 2024

9/10 stars

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