@tbretc Thoughts on A LITTLE HOPE! I grabbed this to try a few pages and got drawn in right from the beginning. It opens in the morning in the kitchen of Freddie Tyler. She’s getting things organized for the day and reflecting on her life and her marriage. She is actively trying not to worry about her husband Greg, who has just received news of some irregularity in his bloodwork. This is used as the jumping-off point to examine the lives of many of the people in the town of Wharton, CT. They are all loosely connected and a new character narrates each of the chapters. Generally, I prefer a deep dive on a few characters versus getting to know many, but the author was able to craft this story in a way that made me feel like I got to know them without spending a ton of pages getting there. You have Greg’s perspective and his fear of what’s to come. He’s used to being a successful businessman and struggles with being one that needs to be taken care of. There’s Luke, who struggles with addiction. He’s disappointed in the way his life has turned out but doesn’t know how to fix it. Luke’s mother is still mourning the loss of her husband and wishes she could find a way to get through to their son. Luke’s childhood girlfriend Ginger returns to town for a wedding, which causes her to rethink the course of her life. It sounds like there’s too much going on, but the author really wove these stories together seamlessly. I loved the storytelling and although it was quiet, and makes you really realize how you never really know what’s going on behind closed doors. This book is sad, but it wasn’t as heavy as I was expecting. It was also beautiful. I thought it was a really good pick for this time of year, and fans of character-driven books would like it. I enjoyed! Have you tried this one?