The Night Bus - by Tessa Bickers (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

One book. Two strangers. An unforgettable journey as they rewrite the ending.

Daisy Douglas has spent her life behind the scenes: at work, in her relationships, and now, in planning a wedding she isn't sure she even wants. As an entertainment journalist, she can spot the start of a story a mile away. So when her routine 4 a.m. bus ride to the newsroom takes a surprising turn, she notices.

For months, the same man has boarded at the same stop, reading the same tattered copy of Virginia Woolf's Orlando over and over as if his life depends on it. When a broken-down bus and a shared walk through the quiet early-morning London streets finally throws them together, Tom reveals the heartbreaking truth as to why he can't be without his novel.

Determined to help him find the answer to the riddle hidden in its pages, Daisy joins Tom on his strange literary quest--one that leads them to places neither of them ever expected. But as their friendship deepens, she starts to wonder if what they're both looking for might not be in the book after all.

Review Quotes

"A gorgeous, moving love story about coming to terms with your past and deciding what you want for your future. About the perfect imperfectness of the people we love. Made me want to sit on a bus at 4am to watch the world wake up... Daisy Douglas has my whole heart - you'll be rooting for her all the way." Emily Stone - author of Always, in December on The Night Bus

"A beautiful, unforgettable story filled with hope, humor and the kind of chemistry that leaps off the page. I devoured it in one sitting and finished with a smile (and a few tears) I couldn't shake. Bravo Tessa!" - Meg Anderson, author of The Memory of Borrowed Books on The Night Bus

"Taking the Night Bus with Daisy and Tom was such a delight. I came for the literary intrigue and stayed for the sizzling chemistry." - Laura Pearson, No.1 Bestselling author on The Night Bus

"The Night Bus is a terrific reminder that the right person helps us expand rather than contract. Bickers masterfully brings us two characters who are impossible not to root for--both as a couple and as individuals." - Allison Raskin, New York Times bestselling author of Save the Date on The Night Bus

"Tessa Bickers' writing is like sinking into a warm bubble bath. The Night Bus is a ray of sunshine. I loved it." - Freya Berry, author of The Birdcage Library on The Night Bus

"I adored Tessa's debut and it's a joy to discover she brings her considerable talents to her second novel. The Night Bus is a joyous romantic tale that tackles some big issues, sensitively explored with a light touch while still delivering an emotional punch - a rare talent. She's an exceptional writer and this book has it all: wisdom, humour, and heart. A five-star read." - Christina Pishiris, author of Love Songs for Skeptics on The Night Bus

"Bickers charms in her depiction of how James and Erin bond through literature, and how literature changes their lives. This will have bookworms swooning." - Publishers Weekly on The Book Swap

★ "A lovely and lively tale of second chances, following one's dreams, and books. Bickers deals with sensitive topics with a deft and delicate hand...Highly recommended." - Booklist starred review of The Book Swap

"Both a gorgeous romance between two broken people, and a love letter to books and reading. If you loved THE FLATSHARE you will love this heartfelt debut from Tessa Bickers about two people with tragic pasts, brought together through notes scribbled in the margins of their favourite reads. This debut is catnip for any book geek. I just loved it." - Cesca Major, author of Maybe Next Time, a Reese's Book Club Pick on The Book Swap

"What a beautiful, heartwarming debut! When two star-crossed lovers meet in the margins of their favorite classics, they discover so much more than just happily ever after. In The Book Swap, Tessa Bickers proves that she understands what it means to be a book lover...and what it means to be human." - Lucy Gilmore, author of The Library of Borrowed Hearts on The Book Swap

"If you love books and love love, you are going to adore THE BOOK SWAP--a gorgeous novel about a couple falling in love, and finding themselves, in the notes they scribble for each other in beloved books. It's heartwarming and hopeful and a testament to the power of a good read." - Julie Cohen, bestselling author of Spirited on The Book Swap

"It's a soul-warming tale, perfectly balanced. I cried not once but several times. It's Sophie Kinsella meets Beth O'Leary via Emily James and I loved it. It deserves to be a smash!" - Freya Berry, author of The Birdcage Library on The Book Swap

"Moving and romantic. Tessa Bickers writes with a fresh and warm-hearted voice, and what a romantic concept!" - Lia Louis, author of Better Left Unsent on The Book Swap