This is a story of one writer and nine readers and the impact of one book on their lives. The diversity of experiences for each reader and their connection to the book and sometimes other characters is powerful. My emotions got a big workout reading this book. Erica Bauermeister gets and writes people well. Each character - flawed and lovable - made me what to be in conversation with them. She is masterful. I now want to go into her backlist of fiction and her memoir - and will.  I loved this book so much - for the story and the feelings each person’s reading experience evoked in me. I highly recommend this book (already in my top 2024 book list). Read it without much research so you can experience it raw and real.