This article was previously published in our March 2020 Newsletter.
Lily King’s new book, WRITERS & LOVERS, is exactly the book we need now. Witty and heartfelt, this story of Casey, a 31 year old woman working in an upscale restaurant to pay the bills (great moments) while trying to finish her first novel, is filled with memorable characters – from the older writer with two little kids (best kids in a book in a long time) who want Casey even more than their father does, to a younger writer, a best friend, and a much missed mother.
The reviews are glowing and I can’t say it any better, except to echo Lily’s own words when asked what moves her most in reading a novel, which turns out be exactly what moves me. “Small unexpected moments of human connection.” There’s not a false note or sappy sentence in this book. But there are many moments of unexpected human connection.
I could not stop reading and when I finished I wept, not because it’s sad – it isn’t – but because it’s not every day that I get to read a book that moves me, entertains me, and is just so good. Casey is a spirited character I rooted for on every page. I predict you will too.
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Lily King is also the author of the best-selling novel Euphoria, which has been on our staff rec list since our store opened.
Every other month or so, we pick a new book for the Books & Books @ The Studios Virtual Book Club. Our virtual book club is a way for us to share what we’re reading with our friends near and far. It’s an opportunity to pick up a new read and share your thoughts (and photos) with other readers online. Follow our book club hashtag (#bbkwbookclub) on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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