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How to Read a Book: A Heartfelt Novel of Redemption and Unlikely Friendships in a Small Town Bookstore

By Monica Wood

"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: 8.04

1,208 RATINGS

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Readers say Monica Wood’s *How to Read a Book* is a heartfelt, well-written novel that explores themes of redemption, unlikely friendships, and the he...

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Gabriela-in-Amherst
9/10 stars
I enjoyed the way the author allows the lead character to mature and discover who she can become. The relationships seemed a smidge simplistic, but the overall dynamic worked well. The ending is satisfying.
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Patti P
9/10 stars
I really enjoyed this book. The group of women in the book club had very little in common. They formed relationships through the book club where they had to be flexible to relate to each other.
AgentH
AgentH
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.
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nrvelo
We mostly enjoyed it. Big twist at the end. Kind of sad.
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P Mancuso
10/10 stars
Beautiful story!

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