Sophie Standing There (From the bestselling author of Sorrow and Bliss)

Sophie Pattison is a lovely person warm, kind, relentlessly positive. Shes cherished by her brother Laurie, adored by her best friend Emma and valued by her colleagues. Sometimes, its true, one day in her life can feel like the entire month of January. Its also true she can go an entire day without speaking. But shes fine really. She spends her time alone reading, finding comfort in the pages of the books she devours.Until one day she stumbles upon an author she hasnt read in years. Her books, interviews and podcasts soon become a lifeline; every word is a solace, company she hasnt felt in so long. Its almost like love.A lot like love. And Sophie would love to meet the author, although she never will obviously. In a way, thank goodness, because that would change everything. Sophies entire life. Wouldnt it?Hilariously candid and raw, Sophie, Standing There is a bittersweet story of love, loneliness and finding connection in the most unlikely of places.