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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Novel
- ISBN
- 9780062834683
- Book Title
- When You Read this : a Novel
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Item Length
- 8 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Fiction, Literary Collections
- Topic
- Family Life, General, Literary, American / General
- Item Weight
- 10.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062834681
ISBN-13
9780062834683
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309303399
Product Key Features
Book Title
When You Read this : a Novel
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Family Life, General, Literary, American / General
Genre
Fiction, Literary Collections
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
This inventive and hilarious novel has it all: Mid-life crisis sufferers denying their regrets, a lawless intern with alarming email etiquette, poetic online therapists and a moving message about the resiliency of the human heart. Read this book--I loved it!, "I found the romantic comedy -- about a man trying to fulfill his late friend's last wish -- both completely wrenching and hilarious. I mean like, crazy funny. The offbeat story about love, family and mortality really sticks with you. The ideal summer read." -- Cup of Jo "An uncanny novel that hits the zeitgeist." -- Thrillist, "The Best Books of 2019 (So Far)" "It's a risk to write a hilarious novel about grief and regret. It's a bigger risk to tell the story solely through virtual communication. Mary Adkins succeeds on both fronts in this epistolary novel . . . . A story of flawed people who have connected under the worst of circumstances. It's a quick, worthwhile read." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune "Delightful... An epistolary novel for the 21st century, When You Read This sparkles with a perfect blend of humor, pathos and romance.... Adkins has managed to paint an authentic and nuanced portrait of grief and the various ways people attempt to cope and continue on with life when the worst has happened. Inventive and irresistible, When You Read This is a tender and uplifting story about love, loss and the resilience of the human heart that will have you laughing and crying in equal turns." -- BookPage "Stellar. . . witty, entertaining and at times heartwrenching. . . . When You Read This is an outstanding addition to contemporary literature that effectively addresses the issues people face today in a poignant and cleverly insightful manner. It is a true standout and should not be missed." -- BookReporter "Adkins brilliantly captures the rhythms and cadences of the epistolary format in the digital age through a delightful cast of quirky, imperfect characters, both dead and alive. Tart, sweet, poignant, and rich with humor; completely irresistible." -- Library Journal (starred review) "When You Read This checks all the essential boxes of Up Lit--though-provoking, tear-jerking, funny--and adds a delectable epistolary twist." -- Refinery29 "A touching, funny, and life-affirming tale." -- Publishers Weekly "[A] heartfelt page-turner . . . A natural readalike for Maria Semple's Where'd You Go Bernadette and Rainbow Rowell's Attachments." -- Booklist "This inventive and hilarious novel has it all: Mid-life crisis sufferers denying their regrets, a lawless intern with alarming email etiquette, poetic online therapists and a moving message about the resiliency of the human heart. Read this book--I loved it!" -- Courtney Maum, author of Touch and I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You "Warm, original, funny and heartbreaking, this novel made me drop everything so I could read it in one lovely afternoon. WHEN YOU READ THIS is inventive and witty, but more importantly it's honest and wise. I adored it." -- Jennifer Close, author of Girls in White Dresses and The Hopefuls "Deeply moving but also uplifting, Mary Adkins' debut novel is easy to read but hard to forget." -- Anne Youngson, author of Meet Me at the Museum "I loved every word of this sweet little gem of a book. It was a quick, humorous--but ultimately touching--read that I couldn't put down!" -- Meg Cabot
Dewey Decimal
813/.6
Synopsis
For fans of Maria Semple and Rainbow Rowell, a comedy-drama for the digital age: an epistolary debut novel about the ties that bind and break our hearts. Iris Massey is gone. But she's left something behind. For four years, Iris Massey worked side by side with PR maven Smith Simonyi, helping clients perfect their brands. But Iris has died, taken by terminal illness at only thirty-three. Adrift without his friend and colleague, Smith is surprised to discover that in her last six months, Iris created a blog filled with sharp and often funny musings on the end of a life not quite fulfilled. She also made one final request: for Smith to get her posts published as a book. With the help of his charmingly eager, if overbearingly forthright, new intern Carl, Smith tackles the task of fulfilling Iris's last wish. Before he can do so, though, he must get the approval of Iris' big sister Jade, an haute cuisine chef who's been knocked sideways by her loss. Each carrying their own baggage, Smith and Jade end up on a collision course with their own unresolved pasts and with each other. Told in a series of e-mails, blog posts, online therapy submissions, text messages, legal correspondence, home-rental bookings, and other snippets of our virtual lives, When You Read This is a deft, captivating romantic comedy--funny, tragic, surprising, and bittersweet--that candidly reveals how we find new beginnings after loss., "Warm, original, funny and heartbreaking, this novel made me drop everything so I could read it in one lovely afternoon. When You Read This is inventive and witty, but more importantly it's honest and wise. I adored it." -- Jennifer Close, author of Girls in White Dresses and The Hopefuls For fans of Maria Semple and Rainbow Rowell, a comedy-drama for the digital age: an epistolary debut novel about the ties that bind and break our hearts. For four years, Iris Massey worked side by side with PR maven Smith Simonyi, helping clients perfect their brands. But Iris has died, taken by terminal illness at only thirty-three. Adrift without his friend and colleague, Smith is surprised to discover that in her last six months, Iris created a blog filled with sharp and often funny musings on the end of a life not quite fulfilled. She also made one final request: for Smith to get her posts published as a book. With the help of his charmingly eager, if overbearingly forthright, new intern Carl, Smith tackles the task of fulfilling Iris's last wish. Before he can do so, though, he must get the approval of Iris' big sister Jade, an haute cuisine chef who's been knocked sideways by her loss. Each carrying their own baggage, Smith and Jade end up on a collision course with their own unresolved pasts and with each other. Told in a series of e-mails, blog posts, online therapy submissions, text messages, legal correspondence, home-rental bookings, and other snippets of our virtual lives, When You Read This is a deft, captivating romantic comedy--funny, tragic, surprising, and bittersweet--that candidly reveals how we find new beginnings after loss.
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- a***1 (11)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe product came exactly described and was in great condition. Price was reasonable as this game is extremely hard to find sealed. The packing of the product was excellent and this seller was packed it with care. Top quality and you could tell the item was handled with care and appearance was exactly as described. Will definitely be buying from this small business owner again. The package also came with a thoughtful message and candy.
- 5***t (52)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFrom the initial purchase until I received the package the seller was amazing. I was confused of the delivery date but the seller quickly answered my email and clarified the error on my part. Great customer service. I give this seller 5 stars.Dragon Quest Builders - Sony PlayStation 4 - Brand New Factory Sealed (#365619563135)