The Reading List: A Novel by Sara Nisha Adams (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams Working at the local library, Aleisha reads every book on a secret list she found, which transports her from the painful realities shes facing at home, and decides to pass the list on to a lonely widower desperate to connect with his bookworm granddaughter. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A BEST OF SUMMER READ ACCORDING TO NEWSWEEK, PARADE MAGAZINE, NBC NEWS, LITHUB, AND POPSUGAR!"The most heartfelt read of the summer...a surprising delight of a novel."--ShondalandAn unforgettable and heartwarming debut about how a chance encounter with a list of library books helps forge an unlikely friendship between two very different people in a London suburb.Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in Wembley, in West London after losing his beloved wife. He shops every Wednesday, goes to Temple, and worries about his granddaughter, Priya, who hides in her room reading while he spends his evenings watching nature documentaries.Aleisha is a bright but anxious teenager working at the local library for the summer when she discovers a crumpled-up piece of paper in the back of To Kill a Mockingbird. Its a list of novels that shes never heard of before. Intrigued, and a little bored with her slow job at the checkout desk, she impulsively decides to read every book on the list, one after the other. As each story gives up its magic, the books transport Aleisha from the painful realities shes facing at home.When Mukesh arrives at the library, desperate to forge a connection with his bookworm granddaughter, Aleisha passes along the reading list...hoping that it will be a lifeline for him too. Slowly, the shared books create a connection between two lonely souls, as fiction helps them escape their grief and everyday troubles and find joy again. Author Biography Sara Nisha Adams is a writer and editor. She lives in London and was born in Hertfordshire to Indian and English parents. Her first novel was The Reading List. Review "A quietly beautiful novel about the magic of books and the joy of human connection." -- Newsweek"A remarkable, heartwarming debut about the power of fiction." -- Popsugar"Thoughtful and heartwarming... An absolute delight to read, it will be catnip to book groups craving a story to remind them why we read and how very important libraries and book shops are." -- Library Journal (starred review)"A lovely story about how a love of reading can transport us to other worlds and also bring us together." -- Toronto Star"This moving debut demonstrates the power of novels to provide comfort in the face of devastating loss and loneliness, with relatable characters and a heartwarming tone throughout. Readers who enjoyed Gabrielle Zevins The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry and Nina Georges The Little Paris Bookshop will find themselves drawn in by this book." -- Booklist"The most heartfelt read of the summer...a surprising delight of a novel." -- Shondaland"The story is an absolute joy. A captivating and exquisitely crafted debut." -- Heidi Swain, bestselling author of The Winter Garden"If you love books, read this. If you love people, read this. If you love crying with sadness, crying with happiness, and feeling like you have been wrapped in the blanket of someone elses life, read this." -- Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of Maybe One Day"A wonderful read about the fundamental power of books to lift our lives from the mundane and transform them into something truly magical." -- Imogen Clark, bestselling author of Postcards From a Stranger"The Reading List absolutely captures the magic of reading and of libraries. I felt a part of Mukesh and Aleishas book club, revisiting some of my favourite novels alongside these new friends." -- Louise Hare, author of The Lovely City Review Quote "Thoughtful and heartwarming... An absolute delight to read, it will be catnip to book groups craving a story to remind them why we read and how very important libraries and book shops are." Details ISBN0063090244 Author Sara Nisha Adams Short Title The Reading List Language English ISBN-10 0063090244 ISBN-13 9780063090248 Format Paperback Subtitle A Novel Pages 544 Edition Description Large type / large print edition DEWEY 823.92 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Year 2021 Publication Date 2021-08-03 US Release Date 2021-08-03 Publisher US HarperCollins Imprint US William Morrow Large Print We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138833721;

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