This Book Made Me Think of You - by Libby Page (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost-a year of books, one for every month-launching a reading-inspired journey to live, dream, and love again in this glimmering and heart-stopping novel. Twelve books. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart... When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. But mainly because Joe died five months ago.... When she goes to pick up the present, Alfie, the kind (and adorably bookish) bookshop owner, explains the gift-twelve carefully chosen books from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him. Her monthly trips to the bookstore-and heartfelt conversations with Alfie-give Tilly the comfort she craves and the courage to set out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to vlog her journey, her story becomes more than her own. With help from Alfie, her budding new following and her friends and family, can Tilly's year of books show her how to love again?"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A woman receives an unexpected gift from the man she loved and lost--a year of books, one for every month--launching a reading-inspired journey to live, dream, and love again in this glimmering and heart-stopping novel.

Twelve books. Twelve months. One chance to heal her heart...

When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there's a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn't come as more of a shock. Partly because she can't remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. But mainly because Joe died five months ago....

When she goes to pick up the present, Alfie, the bookshop owner with kind eyes, explains the gift--twelve carefully chosen books with handwritten letters from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.

At first Tilly can't imagine sinking into a fictional world, but Joe's tender words convince her to try, and something remarkable happens--Tilly becomes immersed in the pages, and a new chapter begins to unfold in her own life. Monthly trips to the bookstore--and heartfelt conversations with Alfie--give Tilly the comfort she craves and the courage to set out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to share her journey with others, her story--like a book--becomes more than her own.

Review Quotes

"A clever and tender novel about love, loss and the healing power of stories... A love letter to bookstores, to second chances, and to the way reading stitches us whole again, this big-hearted hug of a novel will stay with you long after the last page."--Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Story She Left Behind

"Charming, tender, and utterly unputdownable, This Book Made Me Think of You is the feel-good novel of the season! A poignant reminder that with books, love, and a little bit of magic, anything is possible--even a fresh start more glorious than we could imagine. Five twinkling stars!" --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of Beach House Rules

"A delightful, deliriously bookish book, filled with romance and wonder, I loved it. As befits a novel about books, this one is all about endings and beginnings and the transformations that lie in between."--Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill

"I enjoyed it so much! Cozy, uplifting and heartwarming, with a beautiful message at its heart.... it's the sort of book you want to curl up with, ideally with a warm cup of tea and a cat for company."--Beth O'Leary, international bestselling author of Swept Away

"Tilly Nightingale's journey will break your heart and mend it again, reminding you that even in your darkest chapters, new beginnings are waiting to be written." --Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Love at First Book

"Libby's big heart, emotional intelligence and love of reading shine through every page of this beautiful book. And like all the best books, it will make you laugh, make you cry but above all it will give you hope. A book to treasure."--Victoria Henry, bestselling author of One Night at the Chateau

"Heart-breaking and heart-mending, This Book Made Me Think Of You is Libby Page's most tender, love-filled book yet. Utterly beautiful."--Laura Jane Williams, international bestselling author of Our Stop

"A beautifully written love letter to books and bookshops, and their ability to touch and transform us, This Book Made Me Think Of You is a poignant and heartwarming story about self-discovery, connection and learning to live after loss. A treat of a read for any book lover."--Holly Miller, international bestselling author of The Spark

"With a big heart and a beautiful spirit, This Book Made Me Think of You has to be one of the loveliest books you'll read all year. It's an incredibly moving tale of grief and hope, as well as a delightful love letter to the joy of living bookishly."--Emylia Hall, author of The Book of Summers

About the Author

Libby Page is a Sunday Times bestselling author whose work has been published in over 20 territories around the world. Before becoming an author, she worked in journalism and marketing. She lives in Somerset, England, with her husband and young son.