How to Read a Book by Wood, Monica [Royal Edition]

Description: Note: This is not a reprint. The original paperback or hardcover edition has been purchased directly from the authorized distributor or publisher. The book purchased has been carefully bound in genuine leather to enhance its durability and extend its shelf life. Please be assured that no content or pages have been altered or reformatted during the leather binding process. Product Information: - Title of Product: How to Read a Book [Royal Edition] Author: Wood, Monica Number of Pages: 288 Publication Year: 2024 Language: English Book Synopsis: - "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 KingNational 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. Our Reasons meet us in the morning and whisper to us at night. Mine is an innocent, unsuspecting, eternally sixty-one-year-old woman named Lorraine Daigle...Violet Powell, a twenty-two-year-old from rural Abbott Falls, Maine, is being released from prison after serving twenty-two months for a drunk-driving crash that killed a local kindergarten teacher.Harriet Larson, a retired English teacher who runs the prison book club, is facing the unsettling prospect of an empty nest.Frank Daigle, a retired machinist, hasn't yet come to grips with the complications of his marriage to the woman Violet killed.When the three encounter each other one morning in a bookstore in Portland--Violet to buy the novel she was reading in the prison book club before her release, Harriet to choose the next title for the women who remain, and Frank to dispatch his duties as the store handyman--their lives begin to intersect in transformative ways.How to Read a Book is an unsparingly honest and profoundly hopeful story about letting go of guilt, seizing second chances, and the power of books to change our lives. With the heart, wit, grace, and depth of understanding that has characterized her work, Monica Wood illuminates the decisions that define a life and the kindnesses that make life worth living. "A deeply humane and touching novel; highly recommended for book clubs and fans of Shelby Van Pelt's Remarkably Bright Creatures." -- Booklist Product Description: This exquisite book is crafted exclusively for discerning readers and collectors who seek to elevate and preserve their literary treasures. Bound in GENUINE LEATHER, it showcases the finest craftsmanship with luxurious GOLDEN LEAF DETAILING adorning the spine, front cover, and back cover. The elegance is further enhanced by EDGE GILDING, giving the book an opulent finish. Customize Your Leather-Bound Edition with Color Options: - 1. Select from a wide array of leather colors at no additional cost. Share your preferred leather color with us via email. 2. Choose from a diverse range of leather colors with colored marbles (endpaper), including Brown, Crimson Red, Forest Green, Royal Blue, Rich Black, Hot Pink, Yellow, And Tan. 3. For a truly unique touch, request Multi-Color Labels to complement your custom leather-bound book spine. 4. Own a timeless masterpiece that adds sophistication to any collection! Artisan Quality and Dispatch Information: - We appreciate your understanding that these Leather-Bound Books are meticulously crafted works of art, requiring significant time and attention to detail to achieve their exceptional quality. Our standard handling time for dispatch is 35 business days, as each book undergoes various stages of production. However, we do accommodate special & requests for specific occasions. We offer additional customization options upon request, subject to extra charges. Additionally, we handle both printing and leather binding for all books. Product Disclaimer: Please note that as Leather is a Natural Material, minor variations in color or texture may occur.

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