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

"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: 8.1

681 RATINGS

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Readers say Monica Wood’s *How to Read a Book* is a heartfelt novel exploring forgiveness, redemption, and unlikely friendships through nuanced, imper...

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

https://goodreads.com/review/show/6442588815

litjock

Feb 06, 2026

7/10 stars

Yes. A misleading title but it's a cute easy to read story about unlikely friendships turned into chosen family.