When Violet Powell is newly released from prison after killing someone in a drink-driving crash, she longs for a chance to start over.
Harriet Larson believes stories can light a way through the loneliest chapters. Now she must hold onto that belief more than ever.
Frank Daigle works as a handyman in the bookshop. His quiet grief connects them in ways none of them anticipated.
As their lives intertwine among the bookshelves, small acts of kindness open the door to healing. Can forgiveness grow where it's least expected?
"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
"A deeply humane and touching novel; highly recommended for book clubs and fans of Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures."Booklist
| ISBN: | 9780008831691 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2026 |
| Author: | Monica Wood |
| Publisher: | HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Genres: |
Modern and Contemporary Fiction Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Family Drama Contemporary lifestyle fiction |
When Violet Powell is newly released from prison after killing someone in a drink-driving crash, she longs for a chance to start over.
Harriet Larson believes stories can light a way through the loneliest chapters. Now she must hold onto that belief more than ever.
Frank Daigle works as a handyman in the bookshop. His quiet grief connects them in ways none of them anticipated.
As their lives intertwine among the bookshelves, small acts of kindness open the door to healing. Can forgiveness grow where it's least expected?
"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
"A deeply humane and touching novel; highly recommended for book clubs and fans of Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures."Booklist
How to Read a Book features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Family Drama, Contemporary lifestyle fiction
How to Read a Book is available in Paperback
How to Read a Book was written by Monica Wood and published by HarperCollinsPublishers an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
How to Read a Book has 384 pages
£8.99