Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason

“So smart, so funny, so moving. I absolutely loved it.” That’s high praise from Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry. Ann Patchett calls the author “brilliant.”

Sophie Pattison loves books. She has a dream job at a local book festival, a husband she adores, a lifelong best friend, and a brother she’s always been close to. So why, since Christmas, is she living alone, estranged from Emma, avoiding her brother, and about to be fired?

Reading is all she has left. Then Sophie rediscovers an author she first read in her twenties, and the words reach her in a new way. They become solace and company. She devours every novel, and begins to dream of meeting the writer. But what if she did? What if the author began to feel like a friend? What if it felt almost like love?

This tender, hilarious follow-up from the beloved author of Sorrow and Bliss is full of heartache and dark humor. It’s a story about loneliness, the messy complexity of our relationships, and the power of connection.

Perfect for:

• Readers who love funny, emotionally honest literary fiction
• Book lovers who have ever felt a favorite author was speaking just to them
• Book clubs looking for a conversation-starter about family, friendship, and the human heart

It’s a new hardcover, made for a cozy chair, a cup of tea, and a long linger on a salty afternoon. We’d love to help you find your next favorite read, and this one might just be it.

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