How to Read a Book: A Novel

"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

288 pages

Average rating: 8.02

278 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

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
SewSatisfied
Jul 08, 2025
9/10 stars
Great premise of rehabilitation and women in prison.
MED
Jun 17, 2025
6/10 stars
It was easy to listen to on audio, but I wish I was more emotionally drawn in. Plus, the ending brought it down for me.
Tara Y
Mar 30, 2025
10/10 stars
Simply fabulous!

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