![]() This is especially true of the aging dachshund at the heart of LILY AND THE OCTOPUS and her best-friend-slash-owner Ted. These books tick all the boxes for an unforgettable and recommendable read: fresh narrative voices, moments of hilarity in ordinary absurdity, and the kinds of relationships that make you want to reread discussions and heartfelt declarations between the characters again and again. Like other perennial top picks on bookstore displays, such as THE ROSIE PROJECT, WHERE’D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, and A MAN CALLED OVE, this little novel with the whimsical jacket packs an emotional punch for which you might not be prepared. LILY AND THE OCTOPUS is one of those special novels. But sometimes there’s a book you find yourself recommending to just about everyone. Usually you know which quirky sci-fi will appeal to whom, or the buzzy bestseller someone will fall in love with, or the thought-provoking family saga that fits right into a book club’s repertoire. Your friends and family are regularly pinging you for another personalized book recommendation that caters to their particular tastes and interests. ![]() One of the best parts of working in the book world is you tend to become a catch-all for book requests. ![]()
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