Six Little Words - by Sally Page

Book Synopsis

Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect armchair read! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.

Can one small note give her the courage to find a new path?

Kate gave up her dreams of being a painter years ago. But six little words pinned to the noticeboard of her local café could change her path forever.

"To be, or not to be ..."--printed on an orange card with no explanation--appears one morning.

Each day, a new line from a different Shakespeare play is added, sparking curiosity throughout the café. Among the regulars is Bardy, a retired English teacher grappling with writer's block.

As Kate and Bardy follow this breadcrumb trail, they discover a local community group encouraging people to rediscover their own creative spark--and the long-lost courage to chase it.

For Kate, their new group might just offer a second chance at happiness, if only Bardy can find the strength to share his story too ...

Review Quotes

"So much to love! First off, the characters--within a few pages of meeting Bardy and Kate I felt as if I knew them and was invested in things turning out well. North Norfolk is painted with such love, I feel I've been there already, and I adored the quirky idea of To Be or Not To Be driving the action along. It's an overall thoughtful read. I really didn't know much about synesthesia before--the whole story was so much more (in the best way) than I expected...Brimful of joy, hope, and all the summer feels--I loved it!"

-- "Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming Club"

"Six Little Words is a marvel--it is funny, thought-provoking, and comforting all at once. Sally Page has a gift for creating lovable characters who feel instantly familiar and a fictional landscape that's a joy to return to. I loved it."

-- "Clare Leslie Hall, bestselling author of Broken Country"

"Six Little Words combines an unusual storyline with a cast of exceptionally lovable characters. Against an exquisite backdrop of sky and seabirds, the story is about a small group of people who bond over their deep-seated need for creativity. A beautiful book with an important message. Colorful, thoughtful, uplifting, and devilishly funny."

-- "Hazel Prior, bestselling author of Away with the Penguins"

"Six Little Words is a beautifully heartwarming story of hope, love, and friendship, and a powerful reminder that we all have creativity within us, if we just give it a chance to breathe. Sally Page writes with such vivid elegance, transporting readers into the windswept Norfolk marshes. A gorgeous gem of a story."

-- "Freya Sampson, bestselling author of The Last Chance Library"

"Beautifully written, thought provoking, uplifting...I loved everything about this book!"

-- "Amanda Prowse, bestselling author of Waiting to Begin"

"I adored this heartwarming and witty book that explores how creativity can spark new connections and fill your life with color. Guaranteed to make you smile--and maybe follow your own secret dream."

-- "Jo Leevers, bestselling author of Tell Me How This Ends"

"I LOVE Sally Page's storytelling and her characters (who, quite frankly, could simply sit about a room for an entire novel and I'd still be entranced!)."

-- "Freya North, bestselling author of Pillow Talk"

"Six Little Words is a lovely, life-affirming novel of friendship, community, and kindness. With a cast of characters who quickly feel like your friends, Sally Page has created a world that feels wonderfully real in the best possible way. I just wish I could meet Kate, Bardy, (and Noy in his jumper) in real life!"

-- "AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs. Bird"

"Utterly mesmerizing. Tender and truly memorable. I adored it."

-- "Heidi Swain, bestselling author of The Cherry Tree Café"

"A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional, and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with."

-- "Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found, on The Keeper of Stories"

"Absolutely spellbinding...Warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny, and yet deeply poignant."

-- "Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane, on The Keeper of Stories"

"Funny, wise, moving, and full of lovely moments...The characters are endearing and unforgettable."

-- "Hazel Prior, bestselling author of How the Penguins Saved Veronica, on The Keeper of Stories"

"I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny, and charming."

-- "Katie Fforde, Sunday Times (London) bestselling author, on The Keeper of Stories"

"Tender and moving."

-- "Evie Woods, internationally bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, on The Secrets of Flowers"