Under the Whispering Door by: TJ Klune Book #1

by TJ Klune

A New York Times Bestseller that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in second chances. When a workaholic lawyer discovers he’s dead at his own funeral, he gets one week at a magical tea shop between worlds to learn what it truly means to live—and love.

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A New York Times Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller that will make you laugh, cry, and believe in second chances.

What happens when a workaholic lawyer discovers he’s dead at his own funeral? In this enchanting tale from TJ Klune, Wallace Price gets exactly one week to figure out what he missed while spending his entire life behind a desk.

Welcome to Charon’s Crossing, a peculiar tea shop nestled between the living and the dead, where the scones are always warm and the proprietor, Hugo, specializes in helping souls find their way home. But Wallace isn’t ready to cross over—not when he’s only just beginning to understand what it means to truly live. With Hugo’s patient guidance and a found family of delightfully quirky characters, Wallace embarks on a journey of self-discovery that’s equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious.

This queer love story blends the grumpy-meets-sunshine charm of A Man Called Ove with the philosophical warmth of The Good Place, creating something entirely magical. Klune’s signature wit and profound kindness shine through every page, reminding us that it’s never too late to become who we were meant to be.

Under the Whispering Door is a celebration of found family, second chances, and the transformative power of love—a story that lingers long after the final page, like the perfect cup of tea on a foggy coastal morning.

Perfect for readers seeking:

  • LGBTQ+ romance with depth and heart
  • Contemporary fantasy with a cozy, intimate setting
  • Stories about redemption and self-discovery
  • Humor balanced with genuine emotional resonance

What The Critics Are Saying

A warm hug of a story...Readers will revel in Klune's wit and ingenuity.

Publishers Weekly

Profound and playful...Klune masterfully constructs a world that is both whimsical and grounded, filled with characters who are flawed, funny, and deeply human.

Kirkus Reviews

A cozy, heartwarming story about a man who spent his life working and missed out on living...Klune has a knack for creating endearing characters, and readers will grow to love Wallace and Hugo.

Library Journal

Delightfully whimsical...a cozy, fireside read.

Booklist

A tender and uplifting story about a man learning to be a person.

BuzzFeed

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Weight 0.69 lbs
Dimensions 5.38 × 0.96 × 8.25 in
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